La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-4721

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section I-4721 - Personnel File

A. A provider shall have a personnel file for each employee which shall contain:

1. the application for employment and/or resume;

2. reference letters from former employer(s) and personal references or phone notes on such references;

3. any required medical examinations;

4. evidence of applicable professional credentials/certifications according to state law;

5. annual performance evaluations;

6. personnel actions, other appropriate materials, reports and notes relating to the individual's employment with the facility;

7. employee's starting and termination dates;

8. the staff member shall have reasonable access to his/her file and shall be allowed to add any written statement he/she wishes to make to the file at any time.

B. A provider shall retain the personnel file of an employee for at least five years after the employee's termination of employment.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-4721

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of the Secretary, Division of Licensing and Certification, LR 13:246 (April 1987).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:2125.