La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-4761
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
Section I-4761 - TransportationA. The provider shall ensure that each client is provided with the transportation necessary for implementing the client's service plan.B. The provider shall have means of transporting clients in cases of emergency.C. Any vehicle used in transporting clients in care of the provider, whether such vehicle is operated by a staff member or any other person acting on behalf of the provider, shall be properly licensed and inspected in accordance with state law.D. Any staff member of the provider or other person acting on behalf of the provider operating a vehicle for the purpose of transporting clients shall be properly licensed to operate that class of vehicle according to state law.E. The provider shall not allow the number of persons in any vehicle used to transport clients to exceed the number of available seats in the vehicle.F. All vehicles used for the transportation of clients shall be maintained in a safe condition and be in conformity with all applicable motor vehicle laws.G. The provider shall ascertain the nature of any need or problem of a client which might cause difficulties during transportation, such as seizures, a tendency towards motion sickness or a disability. The provider shall communicate such information to the operator of any vehicle transporting clients in care.H. Every required exit, exit access and exit discharge in a provider's building shall be continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to immediate use in the case of fire or other emergency.La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-4761
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.