LAC 48:I.4701. General Requirements

A. A provider shall have a written policy on client civil rights. This policy shall give assurances that: 1. The provider will not discriminate in the rendering of services to individuals because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap, veteran status or any other non-merit factor. B. A provider shall allow representatives of DHHR in the performance of their mandated duties to inspect all aspects of the program's functioning which impact on clients and to interview any staff member or client. 1. A provider shall make any information which the provider is required to have under the present requirements and any information related to assessment of compliance with these requirements available to DHHR. C. The provider shall comply with all relevant standards, regulations, and requirements established by federal, state, local, and municipal regulatory bodies including: 1. the Division of Licensing and Certification; 2. the Office of Preventative and Public Health Services; 3. the Office of the State Fire Marshal; 4. the Office of the City Fire Marshal; 5. the applicable local governing authority; 6. fiscal and program review agencies with DHHR.