La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-9101
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Activities of Daily Living (ADL) B the functions or tasks which are performed either independently or with supervision or assistance:
Administrator-a person who is designated in writing as administratively responsible and available in person or by telecommunication at all times for all aspects of an agency's operations.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)-a licensed health care practitioner who is acting within the scope of practice of his/her respective licensing board(s) and/or certificates.
Advisory Board-Repealed.
Allied Health Personnel-nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, licensed physical therapy assistants, and other health care workers who require supervision by other licensed health care professionals in accordance with their scope of practice.
Branch-an office from which a home health agency (HHA) provides services within a portion of the total geographic service area served by the parent agency. The branch office is part of the parent HHA; is located within a 50-mile radius of the parent agency; and shares administration and supervision.
Bureau-Bureau of Health Services Financing.
Cessation of Business-agency is non-operational and/or has stopped offering or providing services to the community.
Change of Ownership (CHOW)-the addition, substitution, or removal, whether by sale, transfer, lease, gift, or otherwise, of a licensed health care provider subject to this Rule by a person, corporation, or other equity, which results in a change of controlling interest of assets or other equity interests of the licensed entity may constitute a CHOW of the licensed entity.
Clinical Manager-a person designated in writing to supervise all aspects of patient care, all activities of professional staff and allied health personnel, and be responsible for compliance with regulatory requirements.
Clinical Note-a written or electronic notation of each visit with a patient, which shall include the date and time of the visit, services rendered, and the signature of person providing services. The note shall include any pertinent information related to the visit.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)-a licensed health care practitioner who is acting within the scope of practice of his/her respective licensing board(s) and/or certifications.
Clinical Records-those documents maintained on all patients accepted for care by an HHA. The records shall be retained in accordance with existing state laws.
Controlling Ownership or Controlling Interest-an equity or voting interest possessed by a person or entity that:
Department-the Department of Health (LDH) or any of its sections, bureaus, offices or its contracted designee.
Director of Nurses (DoN)-Repealed.
Employed-being assigned the performance of a job or task for compensation, such as wages or a salary. An employed person may be one who is contracted or one who is hired for a staff position.
Full Licensure-issued only to those agencies that meet all criteria for licensure. It is valid for one year unless specified otherwise (the expiration date is on the license).
Geographic Service Area-area within a 50-statute mile radius of the parent agency.
Governing Body-the person or group of persons who have legal authority for and/or ownership of the corporation of the HHA and responsibility for agency operations. A governing body assumes full legal authority and responsibility for the operation of the agency.
Home Health Agency-a state-owned and operated agency, or a subdivision of such an agency or organization; or a private nonprofit organization; or a proprietary organization which provides skilled home health care and support services to the public. Skilled home health care is provided under the order of an authorized healthcare provider, in the place of residence of the person receiving the care, and includes skilled nursing and at least one of the following services:
Home Health Agency Premises-the physical site where the HHA maintains staff to perform administrative functions, and maintains its personnel records, or maintains its patient service records, or holds itself out to the public as being a location for receipt of patient referrals. The HHA shall be a separate entity from any other entity, business, or trade. If office space is shared with another healthcare related entity, the HHA shall operate independently, have a clearly defined scope of services, and ensure confidentiality is maintained for the HHA's patients. The HHA may not share office space with a non-healthcare related entity.
Home Health Aide-a person qualified to provide direct patient care in the home under the supervision of a RN or physical therapist to assist the patient with ADLs, in accordance with a written plan of care (POC), and requiring a clinical note for each patient visit.
Home Health Licensure Forms-the collection of appropriate forms for licensure that may be obtained from the department's website. Home health licensure forms shall be completed by all initial applicants before the licensure process can begin.
Jurisdiction-all home health agencies shall be under the jurisdiction of the LDH, which promulgates and enforces the rules governing the operation of such agencies or organizations. However, nothing in this Part shall be construed to prohibit the delivery of personal care, homemaker, respite, and other in-home services by a person or entity not licensed under this Rule unless provided with other home health services.
Licensed Practical Nurse-a licensed health care practitioner who is acting within the scope of practice of his/her respective licensing board(s) and/or certifications and who works under the supervision of an RN.
Life-threatening-causes or has the potential to cause serious bodily harm or death of an individual.
Misappropriation-taking possession without the permission of the individual who owns the personal belongings or the deliberate misplacement, exploitation or wrongful temporary or permanent use of an individual's belongings or money without the individual's consent.
Neglect-the failure by a caregiver responsible for an individual's care or by other parties, to provide the proper or necessary support or medical, surgical, or any other care necessary for his/her well-being, unless the patient exercises his/her right to refuse the necessary care.
Non-Licensed Person-any person who provides health-related services for compensation directly related to patient care to patients of an HHA and who is not a licensed healthcare provider. A non-licensed person is also any person who provides such services to individuals in their own homes as an employee or contract provider of an HHA.
Non-Operational-the HHA is not open for business operation on designated days and hours as stated on the licensing application and business location signage.
Nurse Practitioner (NP)-a licensed health care practitioner who is acting within the scope of practice of his/her respective licensing board(s) and/or certifications.
Physician-a licensed health care practitioner who is acting within the scope of practice of his/her respective licensing board(s) and/or certifications.
Physician Assistant (PA)-a licensed health care practitioner who is acting within the scope of practice of his/her respective licensing board(s) and/or certifications.
Professional Staff-health care providers who are required to possess current licensure and/or board certification and are authorized to supervise other health professionals as indicated.
Provisional License-a license issued to those agencies that do not meet criteria for full licensure. It is issued by the department and is valid for six months or until the termination date.
Registered Nurse-a licensed health care practitioner who is acting within the scope of practice of his/her respective licensing board(s) and/or certifications.
Skilled Care-services provided by an agency for patients who are not medically stable or have not attained a satisfactory level of rehabilitation. These patients require frequent monitoring by licensed professional health care personnel.
Supervision-authoritative procedural guidance by a qualified person who assumes the responsibility for the accomplishment of a function or activity and who provides direction, ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the actual act of accomplishing the function or activity.
Support Services-Repealed.
La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-9101