LAC 48:I.9102. Governing Body

A. The governing body shall designate an individual who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the HHA and shall ensure that all services provided are consistent with accepted standards of practice. B. Responsibilities. The governing body shall: 1. conduct an annual documented review of the policies and procedures, the budget, overall program evaluation, statistical information, complaint resolutions, any projected changes, and emergency preparedness; 2. maintain written minutes of meetings with the signatures of all attendees, dates, and times; and 3. receive written notification of any of the following: a. the agency’s administrator or clinical manager is fired, resigns, or becomes incapacitated to the extent that he/she can no longer perform his/her duties; b. the agency is surveyed and found to be in violation of the state law, minimum standards, Rules, or regulations of LDH; c. any other grounds which adversely affect the agency’s operation; 4. shall receive and acknowledge the results of any QAPI evaluation; and 5. maintain an organizational chart that delineates lines of authority and responsibility for all home health personnel.