LAC 48:I.6265. General Provisions

A. Upon admission, the TGH shall conduct an initial diagnostic interview. A nursing assessment shall be completed by a registered nurse within 24 hours of admission. B. The TGH shall develop and implement an initial plan of care after completion of the initial diagnostic interview and utilizing the information contained in the pretreatment assessment to implement care for the client up to and until the comprehensive treatment plan is developed. C. The TGH shall ensure that requirements for pretreatment assessment are met prior to treatment commencing.