Louisiana Administrative Code Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) Title 48 – Public Health – General
This Title of the LAC covers regulations adopted by various state health-related agencies, primarily under the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). Title 48 is extensive and addresses broad public health issues, services, licensing, inspections, and health standards across the state.
Overview of Key Parts of Title 48
Title 48 is divided into several Subparts and Chapters, including but not limited to:
Key Agencies Involved:
Office of Public Health (OPH)
Bureau of Health Services Financing (Medicaid)
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
Office of Behavioral Health
Health Standards Section
Selected Highlights of Coverage:
1. Licensing and Regulation of Health Facilities
Hospitals
Nursing homes
Ambulatory surgical centers
Intermediate care facilities (ICFs)
Home and community-based services (HCBS) providers
2. Disease Control and Environmental Health
Infectious disease reporting and control (e.g., TB, STDs, COVID-19)
Food safety and sanitation
Water supply and sewage regulations
Immunization requirements
3. Medicaid and Health Financing
Medicaid provider standards and reimbursement
Managed care rules
Long-term care Medicaid programs
4. Vital Records and Statistics
Birth and death certificates
Marriage and divorce registration
5. Health Professional Oversight
Licensing standards for professionals like CNAs, direct support workers
Training program standards
6. Developmental and Behavioral Health Services
Licensing for developmental disability service providers
Standards for mental health clinics and residential programs
Accessing the Full Regulations:
You can view the full and up-to-date LAC Title 48 text on the Louisiana Division of Administration's website under the "Administrative Code" section or search by keyword.
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