LAC 48:I.5099. General Provisions

A. The provider applying to be licensed as a supported employment provider agency shall meet all of the HCBS provider core licensing requirements with the exception of the following requirements. The supported employment provider agency is not required to: 1. return all telephone calls from clients within one business day, other than during working hours; 2. have written policies and procedures approved by the owner or governing body that addresses client funds and emergency preparedness; 3. have written policies and procedures for behavior management, provided that the provider has no client with behavior management issues; 4. have licensed nursing services staff and direct care staff; 5. have a client’s assessment of needs conducted by a registered nurse; and 6. maintain progress notes at the client’s home. B. The administrator of the supported employment provider agency shall be exempt from the education qualifications listing in the core licensing requirements of this Chapter. C. The assessment of needs shall be done prior to placement of the client on a job site. A Medicaid HCBS comprehensive assessment approved by an LDH program office for a Medicaid recipient shall not substitute for the assessment of needs. A comprehensive plan of care approved by the department for Medicaid or waiver reimbursement shall not substitute for the ISP.