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The Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) is seeking competitive proposals from qualified Proposers who are interested in providing a web-based software application and clinical services to assist n the management of the Level I Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) process.
"There is no doubt that our COVID-19 situation in Louisiana has improved since the peak of our fourth surge, which was largely driven by the Delta variant, and for that I am deeply grateful," said Gov. Edwards. "Even so, the amount of COVID in Louisiana is still incredibly high, at 243 cases for every 100,000 people, as it is disproportionately driven by transmission in those five to 18 years old.
All 14 cases involved mothers who were unvaccinated, and resulted in 6 maternal deaths and 10 fetal deaths.
Effective immediately, booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are available to adults at increased risk, following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Louisiana Department of Health is now operating 13 community-based monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) treatment sites, including one in Baton Rouge, and is on track to open one additional site on Saturday.
Almost all properties that were damaged by Hurricane Ida and subject to rain water will have mold growth in wet or damp areas. Mold is a serious problem that occurs when water enters and stays within a structure.
The child was between the ages of 12 and 17. No further information will be released on this death.
Amends the provisions governing reimbursement in the Residential Options Waiver in order to establish a wage floor for direct support workers along with audit procedures, sanctions, and penalties in compliance with Act 119 and House Concurrent Resolution 127 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
Amends the provisions governing reimbursement in the Residential Options Waiver in order to establish a wage floor for direct support workers along with audit procedures, sanctions, and penalties in compliance with Act 119 and House Concurrent Resolution 127 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
Amends the provisions governing reimbursement in the New Opportunities Waiver in order to establish a wage floor for direct support workers along with audit procedures, sanctions, and penalties in compliance with Act 119 and House Concurrent Resolution 127 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
Amends the provisions governing reimbursement in the Children's Choice Waiver in order to establish a wage floor for direct support workers along with audit procedures, sanctions, and penalties in compliance with Act 119 and House Concurrent Resolution 127 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.