LAC 48:I.6233. General Provisions

A. Purpose and Organizational Structure. The purpose of the TGH shall be clearly defined in a statement filed with the department. The statement includes the: 1. program philosophy; 2. program goals and objectives; 3. ages, sex and characteristics of clients accepted for care; 4. geographic area served; 5. types of services provided; 6. description of admission policies; and 7. needs, problems, situations or patterns best addressed by the provider’s program; and 8. an organizational chart of the TGH which clearly delineates the line of authority. B. A TGH shall provide supervision and services that: 1. conform to the department’s rules and regulations; 2. meet the needs of the clients as identified and addressed in the comprehensive treatment plan; 3. provide for the full protection of clients’ rights; and 4. promote the social, physical and mental well-being of clients. C. A TGH shall make any required information or records, and any information related to assessment of compliance with these requirements, available to the department. D. A TGH shall allow designated representatives of the department, in performance of their mandated duties, to: 1. inspect all aspects of the TGH’s operations which directly or indirectly impact clients; and 2. conduct interviews with any staff member or client of the provider. E. A TGH shall make available, upon request, the legal ownership documents.