LAC 48:I.5415. Voluntary-Only Crisis Receiving Center

A. Any entity, organization, or person applying to be licensed as a CRC has the option to be licensed as a voluntary-only crisis receiving center (VO-CRC), wherein the licensed entity shall only admit or receive individuals who present voluntarily to the facility. B. Individuals presenting to a VO-CRC shall have the ability to come and go to the facility for services as the individual deems appropriate; individuals shall not be required to sign a formal voluntary admission form under R.S. 28:52 or successor statute. C. A VO-CRC shall adhere to all the licensing requirements for CRCs, including Chapter 53 and Chapter 54 of this licensing Rule, with the following substitutions: 1. for §5367.C, a VO-CRC shall only receive individuals who present voluntarily to the unit/facility; 2. for §5367.F.1.b, a VO-CRC does not need to establish legal authority for the individual; 3. for §5397.A.8, the VO-CRC does not need to maintain separate spaces for involuntary and voluntary admissions or individuals, since the VO-CRC will only serve voluntary admissions or individuals; and 4. for §5397.G, a VO-CRC shall not have a seclusion room.