LAC 48:I.9001. Purpose

A. The purpose of this Chapter 90 is to provide for the development, establishment and enforcement of statewide standards for the care of residents who are under 21 years of age in psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTFs) participating in the Medicaid Program, to ensure maintenance of these standards, and to regulate conditions in these facilities through a program of licensure which shall promote the health, safety and welfare of residents of PRTFs participating in the Medicaid Program. B. In addition to requirements stated herein, all licensed PRTFs shall comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.