LAC 40:I.701. Purpose

A. The purpose of this Section of administrative rule is to implement the provisions of R.S. 23:1226 and establish guidelines for the rehabilitation of the occupationally disabled employee. B. The purpose of the Rehabilitation Program is to coordinate and assure the most efficient and timely delivery of the multiple services often necessary to restore the occupationally disabled employee to employment as soon as possible after the injury. C. There are two major overlapping and interrelated components of the rehabilitation process: 1. vocational restorative services; and 2. reemployment services.