La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-8585

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

Section I-8585 - Abuse and Neglect

A. An ICF/DD shall have comprehensive, written procedure concerning individual abuse and neglect including:

1. a description of ongoing communication strategies used by the ICF/DD to maintain staff awareness of abuse prevention, current definitions of abuse and neglect, reporting requirements and applicable laws;

2. a procedure ensuring immediate reporting of any suspected incident to the administrator or his/her designee and mandating an initial written summary on the incident to the administrator or his/her designee within 24 hours;

3. a procedure for ensuring that the individual is protected from potential harassment during the investigation and which accused staff shall be removed from direct care of individuals during the investigation; and

4. a procedure for disciplining staff members who abuse or neglect individuals.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-8585

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 38:3205 (December 2012).

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