2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 46:2673 — Adult residential assisted living pilot project; creation

§2673.  Adult residential assisted living pilot project; creation

A.(1)  In cooperation with the Office of Elderly Affairs and the Department of Social Services, the department shall develop, implement, and administer a pilot project for a period of up to eight years for the Medicaid-funded, adult residential assisted living program.

(2)  The adult residential assisted living pilot project shall be conducted in a region which serves an urban area and in a region which serves a rural population.

B.  In accordance with the Louisiana Procurement Code, the department shall issue a request for proposals for the pilot project and contract with an experienced health and social services consultant organization or individual, who has knowledge of successful implementation of an assisted living program.

C.  The criteria for the pilot project shall include but are not limited to the following:

(1)  Contain not more than thirty Medicaid living units for each of the two facilities.

(2)  Be licensed as an adult residential facility pursuant to R.S. 40:2151 et seq.

(3)  Provide each resident with the option to live in private quarters with lockable doors containing a bedroom, kitchenette, and bathroom.

(4)  Provide common areas suitable for recreational, social, educational and entertainment, or other group activities.

(5)  Have one hundred percent handicapped accessible physical building features.

(6)  Provide an initial resident intake assessment care plan and quarterly updates with resident participation.

(7)  Comply with operational standards as required by state and federal regulations.

(8)  Work with all agencies concerned in the development of plans, procedures, and regulations according to the intent of this Chapter.

D.  If needed, an adult residential care facility which is part of the pilot project is authorized to apply for tax-free bonds for construction and funding for services and administration.

Acts 1997, No. 1185, §2; Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 42, §1, eff. April 17, 2000.