LAC 48:I.4201. Introduction

A. The purpose of Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) services is to provide an alternative to or a possible prevention or delay of 24-hour institutional care by furnishing direct care for a portion of the day to adults who have physical, mental, or functional impairments. An ADHC shall be operational for at least five hours each day of operation. An ADHC center shall be operational for at least five days per week. An ADHC center shall protect the health, safety, welfare, and well-being of participants attending ADHC centers. B. An ADHC center shall have a written statement describing its philosophy as well as long-term and short-term goals. The ADHC center program statement shall include goals that: 1. promote the participant's maximum level of independence; 2. maintain the participant's present level of functioning as long as possible, while preventing or delaying further deterioration; 3. restore and rehabilitate the participant to the highest level of functioning; 4. provide support and education for families and other caregivers; 5. foster participation, socialization and peer interaction; and 6. serve as an integral part of the community services network and the long-term care continuum of services. C. All registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and/or certified nurse aides supplied by staffing agencies, shall be provided through licensed nurse staffing agencies.