La. Public Health and Safety § 40:2009

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
Section 40:2009 - Mandatory accreditation of facilities participating in the Medicaid Residential Treatment Option
A. Any facility participating in the Medicaid Residential Treatment Option, providing residential supports and services, shall be accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, or the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services.
B. The Louisiana Department of Health may adopt rules and regulations to administer and implement this Section.
C. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Louisiana Department of Health shall be the only agency responsible for licensing any facility participating in the Medicaid Residential Treatment Option.

La. Public Health and Safety § 40:2009

Acts 2003, No. 304, §1.
Acts 2003, No. 304, §1.