LAC 48:I.4601
LAC 48:I.4601. Introduction
Cite as La. Admin. Code tit. 48, pt. I, § 4601
A. The purpose of this Chapter is to:
1. provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of statewide standards for the imposition of sanctions pursuant to state statutes against healthcare facilities in the state of Louisiana that have violations of federal or state law or statutes, licensure standards and requirements, certification requirements, or Medicaid requirements;
2. specify criteria as to when and how each sanction is to be applied;
3. specify the severity of the sanctions to be used in the imposition of such sanctions;
4. develop the procedure and requirements for applying each sanction;
5. provide for an administrative reconsideration process as well as an appeal procedure, including judicial review; and
6. provide for the administration of the Nursing Home Residents’ Trust Fund and the Health Care Facility Fund.
B. This Chapter shall not apply to any individual healthcare provider who is licensed or certified by one of the boards under LDH. These boards include, but are not limited to:
1. Board of Pharmacy;
2. Board of Physical Therapy;
3. Board of Licensed Medical Examiners;
4. Board of Dentistry;
5. Board of Podiatry; and
6. Board of Optometrists.