LAC 48:I.4749. Volunteers/Student Interns

A. A provider which utilizes volunteers or student interns on a regular basis, shall have a written plan for using such resources. This plan shall be given to all volunteers and interns. The plan shall indicate that all volunteers and interns shall: 1. be directly supervised by a paid staff member; 2. be oriented and trained in the philosophy of the facility and the needs of clients, and methods of meeting those needs; 3. be subject to character and reference checks similar to those performed for employment applicants; 4. be aware of and be briefed on any special needs or problems of clients.