2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 40:1300.123 — Definitions

§1300.123.  Definitions

As used in this Part:

(1)  "Alzheimer's special care unit" means any nursing facility, residential care/assisted living facility, adult congregate living facility, home health agency, adult day care center, hospice, or continuing care retirement community that segregates or provides a special program or special unit for residents with a diagnosis of probable Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder so as to prevent or limit access by a resident to areas outside the designated or separated area; and that advertises, markets, or otherwise promotes the facility as providing specialized Alzheimer/dementia care services.

(2)  "Department" means the Department of Health and Hospitals.

Acts 1997, No. 909, §1, eff. July 10, 1997.

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Louisiana may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.