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August 2022 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The August 2022 Legislative Oversight Committee reports have been submitted to the respective legislative oversight committees in accordance with R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b)(c)
LDH News
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LDH issues public health notice following oil spill in Terrebonne Bay
People engaging in recreational activities in Terrebonne Bay and the Lake Pelto area need to be aware of the oil spill and take precautions.
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Second Oversight Report: LAC 51.II.107 Immunization Schedule
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Meeting of the Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness Review Committee
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Pediatric Day Health Care Program – Reimbursement Rate Increase LAC 50:XV.28101
Amends the provisions governing reimbursement in the Pediatric Day Health Care (PDHC) Program in order to increase reimbursement rates for PDHC centers, in compliance with Act 199 of the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
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LDH's breastfeeding peer counselors share accomplishments, stories to celebrate National Breastfeeding Month
Strengthening LDH programs that target enhanced breastfeeding practices and quality of care in Louisiana hospitals holds the potential to improve the lives of mothers and their babies across Louisiana, and particularly among vulnerable populations that have faced historical barriers.
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Targeted Case Management - Reimbursement Methodology - Workforce Retention Bonus Payments (LAC 50:XV.10704)
Adopts provisions governing targeted case management services in order to establish workforce retention bonus payments along with audit procedures and sanctions.
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Targeted Case Management - Reimbursement Methodology - EarlySteps Reimbursement Rate Increase (LAC 50:XV.10701)
Amends the provisions governing targeted case management services in order to increase reimbursement and utilize a flat rate reimbursement methodology for services in the EarlySteps Program.
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Personal Care Services–Long Term - Direct Service Worker Wages and Bonus Payments (LAC 50:XV.12917 and 12921)
Adopts provisions governing long term-personal care services in order to establish a direct wage floor and workforce retention bonus payments for direct service workers along with audit procedures and sanctions.
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Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities - Dedicated Program Funding Pool Payments (LAC 50:VII.32917)
Amends the provisions governing reimbursement to intermediate care facilities for persons with intellectual disabilities in compliance with Act 199 of the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature in order to allow a one-time, lump sum payment from the dedicated funding pool.
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Home and Community-Based Services Waivers - Supports Waiver - Direct Service Worker Wages and Bonus Payments (LAC 50:XXI.6101)
Amends the provisions governing reimbursement in the Supports Waiver in order to establish workforce retention bonus payments for direct service workers and support coordination providers along with audit procedures and sanctions.
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Home and Community-Based Services Waivers - Support Coordination Workforce Retention Bonus Payments (LAC 50:XXI.553)
Adopts provisions governing workforce retention bonus payments for agencies providing support coordination services to home and community-based services waiver participants.