La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-4905

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

Section I-4905 - Standards on Protecting Client Rights, Health, and Safety

A. All DHHR and private disability agency case managers shall conform to applicable state laws and Department of Health and Human Resources policies and procedures relative to client rights, including but not limited to those concerning confidentiality of client information and grievance procedures and client's right to appeal department decisions on service eligibility, planning, and delivery.

B. All DHHR and private disability agency case managers, if utilized, shall conform to applicable state laws and Department of Health and Human Resources policies and procedures regarding client health and safety including but not limited to those concerning transporting clients and abuse/neglect reporting.

C. Case manager initiated contact with clients shall be as specified in each client's individual plan and shall not be less frequent than 90 days.

1. A program office shall allow (if requested) surveyors of the DHHR Division of Licensing and Certification to inspect all aspects of the case management/service coordination client care (if the client agrees to the interview).

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-4905

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. 28:380-451.