March 10, 2017 Nursing Facilities - Preadmission Screening and Resident Review LAC 50:II.Chapter 5

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Amends the provisions governing admissions for nursing facilities by revising the procedures for the preadmission screening and resident review process in order to: 1) remove the requirement that the level I Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) form be completed by a physician; 2) extend the number of days that the level II authority may make an advance group determination for individuals who require convalescent care in a nursing facility; 3) require nursing facilities to notify the level II authority if a PASRR was not completed or was completed incorrectly; and 4) clarify existing provisions.

Contact Information:  Jen Steele, Bureau of Health Services Financing, P.O. Box 91030, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9030

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RELATED ITEMS

• Emergency Rule: N/A                             
• Notice of Intent: Prior to Proposed Rule: January 2017 LAC
• Notice of Intent: Proposed Rule
• Notice of Intent: March 20, 2017 (Louisiana Register)
• Public Hearing: April 27, 2017
• Oversight Report: N/A
• Oversight Hearing: N/A
• Final Rule: N/A