Health Standards Section Rulemaking
This web page contains administrative rulemaking documents promulgated by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Health Standards Section (HSS) and published in the Louisiana Register by the Division of Administration (DOA), Office of State Register. Title 48 of the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) contains the Rules governing the licensing and/or certification of healthcare facilities/programs. All Rules promulgated by the LDH/HSS can be found on the DOA, Office of State Register’s website.
Note: Prior to November 10, 2023, all HSS rulemaking activity was published on the Bureau of Health Services Financing (Medicaid) rulemaking website. To access postings prior to November 10, 2023, please click here.
Health Standards Section Administrative Rulemaking Activity
Pursuant to R.S. 49:950 et seq., LDH, HSS gives public notice that the agency is intending to take a particular action, adopt policy, or establish regulations through the administrative rulemaking process. Questions regarding HSS administrative rulemaking activity may be directed to Dr. Cynthia York at Cynthia.york@la.gov.
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- October 20, 2024 - NOTICE OF INTENT: FACILITY NEED REVIEW (ABANDONED)
- November 13, 2024 - This website posting pertains to the Facility Need Review Notice of Intent, which was published in the October 20, 2024 edition of the Louisiana Register. The Department has decided to abandoned the October 20, 2024 Notice of Intent, and proposes to publish a revised Notice of Intent in the Louisiana Register at a later date. Questions regarding HSS administrative rulemaking activity may be directed to Dr. Cynthia York at Cynthia.York@la.gov.
- November 20, 2023 - Nursing Staffing Agencies Notice of Intent