LAC 48:I.1605. Inpatient Facilities Operated by the Office of the Secretary

A. The following admission requirements apply to New Orleans Home and Rehabilitation Center and Villa Feliciana Medical Complex, both of which are long term care facilities operated by the Office of the Secretary. B. Initial Requirements for Admission Consideration 1. The person has a medical condition(s) that require the supervision and treatment in a facility that provides 24-hour nursing care. 2. Pre-admission screening procedures for the Medicaid program must be followed to ensure appropriateness of admission. C. Facilities Admission Criteria: 1. the person's medical/rehabilitation needs can be met within the resources and staffing available at the facilities; 2. the admission does not exceed the capacity, the services and/or population for which the facility is budgeted and operated; and 3. a means of financing the cost of care for each person admitted is available. D. Exclusions 1. Persons who are dangerous to self and others, or who are charged with a crime, and who require the availability of a secure and locked area in order to ensure the safety and well being of other residents and employees of the facility.