LAC 48:I.1901. Program Profile [Formerly LAC 67:VII.1901]

A. Missionto provide services in a flexible, individualized manner to Louisiana citizens who survive traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries enabling them to return to a reasonable level of functioning and independent living in their communities. B. Program Administration 1. The Department of Health, Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS), shall be responsible for administration of the Louisiana Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund. 2. OAAS has the responsibility of: a. promulgating rules and regulations; b. establishing priorities and criteria for disbursement of the fund; c. evaluating the needs of brain injured and spinal cord injured individuals to identify service gaps and needs; d. submitting an annual report with recommendations to the legislature and governor 60 calendar days prior to each Regular Session of the Legislature; and e. monitoring, evaluating, and reviewing the development and quality of services funded through the trust fund.