LAC 48:I.5679. General Provisions

A. The BHS provider that provides services to children and/or adolescents shall: 1. provide program lectures and written materials to the clients that are age-appropriate and commensurate with their education and skill-level; 2. involve the client’s family or an alternate support system in the process or document why this is not appropriate; 3. prohibit staff from: a. providing, distributing or facilitating access to tobacco products, alcohol or illegal drugs; and b. using tobacco products in the presence of adolescent clients; 4. prohibit clients from using tobacco products on the program site or during structured program activities; 5. address the special needs of its clients and comply with all applicable standards, laws and protocols to protect their rights; 6. develop and implement policies and procedures for obtaining consent in accordance with state statutes; and 7. prohibit adults and children/adolescents from attending the same group counseling sessions and activities unless it is therapeutically indicated. B. Staffing 1. All direct care employees shall have training in child and adolescent development, family systems, child and adolescent psycho-pathology and mental health, substance use in children and adolescents, and child and adolescent socialization issues.