LAC 48:I.9713. Licensing Surveys

A. Prior to the initial license being issued to the nursing facility, an initial licensing survey shall be conducted on-site at the nursing facility to assure compliance with licensing standards. The nursing facility shall not provide services to any resident until the initial licensing survey has been performed and the nursing facility found in compliance with the licensing standards. The initial licensing survey shall be an announced survey. B. Once an initial license has been issued, the department may conduct licensing and other surveys at intervals deemed necessary by the department to determine compliance with licensing standards and regulations, as well as other required statutes, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and fees. These surveys shall be unannounced. C. A follow-up survey may be conducted for any survey where deficiencies have been cited to ensure correction of the deficient practices. The department shall issue written notice to the provider of the results of the follow-up survey. D. An acceptable plan of correction shall be required for any survey where deficiencies have been cited. E. If deficiencies have been cited during a licensing survey, the department may issue appropriate sanctions, including but not limited to: 1. civil fines; 2. directed plans of correction; 3. denial of license renewal; 4. provisional licensure; 5. license revocation; or 6. any other sanctions or actions authorized under state law or regulation. F. Surveyors and staff, on behalf of the department, shall be: 1. given access to all areas of the nursing facility and all relevant files during any licensing survey or other survey; and 2. allowed to interview any facility staff, resident, or participant as necessary to conduct the survey.