LAC 48:I.7261. Abuse and Neglect

A. The facility shall have comprehensive written procedures concerning client abuse and neglect to include provisions for: 1. training and maintaining staff awareness of abuse prevention, current definitions of abuse and neglect, reporting requirements and applicable laws; 2. protecting clients from abuse inflicted by other clients, employees or third parties, including but not limited to, criminal prosecution of the offending person and his/her permanent removal from the facility; 3. ensuring that regulations stipulated in this rule for reporting any incidents involving abuse and neglect are followed; 4. ensuring that the administrator/director completes an investigation report within 10 working days; and 5. ensuring that the client is protected from potential harassment during such investigation.