LAC 48:I.5381. Transportation

A. The CRC shall establish, implement and comply with policies and procedures to: 1. secure emergency transportation in the event of a client's medical emergency; and 2. provide non-emergent medical transportation to the clients as needed. B. The facility shall have a written agreement with a transportation service in order to provide non-emergent transport services needed by its clients that shall require all vehicles used to transport CRC clients are: 1. maintained in a safe condition; 2. properly licensed and inspected in accordance with state law; 3. operated at a temperature that does not compromise the health, safety and needs of the client; 4. operated in conformity with all applicable motor vehicle laws; 5. current liability coverage for all vehicles used to transport clients; 6. all drivers of vehicles that transport CRC clients are properly licensed to operate the class of vehicle in accordance with state law; and 7. the ability to transport non-ambulatory clients in appropriate vehicles if needed.