La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-8557

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-8557 - Transportation

A. The ICF/DD shall ensure that each individual is provided with the transportation necessary for implementing the individual's service plan.

B. The ICF/DD shall have means of transporting individuals in cases of emergency.

C. The provider shall have documentation of liability insurance coverage for all owned and non-owned vehicles used to transport individuals. Employee's personal liability insurance shall not be substituted for required coverage.

D. Any vehicle used in transporting individuals in care of the ICF/DD, whether such vehicle is operated by a staff member or any other person acting on behalf of the ICF/DD, shall be properly licensed and inspected in accordance with State law. All vehicles used for the transportation of clients shall be maintained in a safe condition, be operated at a temperature that does not compromise the health, safety, or needs of the individuals, and be operated with all applicable motor vehicle laws.

E. Any staff member of the ICF/DD or other person acting on behalf of the ICF/DD operating a vehicle for the purpose of transporting individuals shall be properly licensed to operate that class of vehicle, according to state law.

F. The ICF/DD shall not allow the number of persons in any vehicle used to transport individuals to exceed the number of available seats with seatbelts in the vehicle.

G. Identification of vehicles used to transport individuals in care of an ICF/DD shall not be of such nature to embarrass or in any way produce notoriety for individuals.

H. The ICF/DD shall ascertain the nature of any need or problem of an individual which might cause difficulties during transportation, such as seizures, a tendency towards motion sickness or a disability. The ICF/DD shall communicate such information to staff transporting clients; any such needs shall be addressed by the provider.

I. The following additional arrangements are required for an ICF/DD serving individuals who use wheelchairs.

1. A ramp device to permit entry and exit of an individual from the vehicle shall be provided for all vehicles normally used to transport persons with disabilities. A mechanical lift may be utilized, provided that a ramp is also available in case of emergency, unless the mechanical lift has a manual override.

2. Wheelchairs used in transit shall be securely fastened inside the vehicle utilizing approved wheelchair fasteners.

3. The arrangement of the wheelchairs shall not impede access to the exit door of the vehicle.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-8557

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 38:3199 (December 2012).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2180-2180.5.