§ 40:1101.2 — Definitions

Louisiana § 40:1101.2

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 40: Public Health and Safety

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§1101.2. Definitions
As used in this Part:
(1) "Alzheimer's special care unit" means any nursing facility, residential
care/assisted living facility, adult congregate living facility, home health agency, home- and
community-based service provider which provides adult day care services, hospice, or
continuing care retirement community that segregates or provides a special program or
special unit for residents with a diagnosis of probable Alzheimer's disease or a related
disorder so as to prevent or limit access by a resident to areas outside the designated or
separated area; and that advertises, markets, or otherwise promotes the facility as providing
specialized Alzheimer/dementia care services.
(2) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Health.

Legislative History

Acts 1997, No. 909, §1, eff. July 10, 1997; Acts 2008, No. 839, §3, eff. July 8, 2008; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.123 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.