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LDH launches Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month campaign to increase awareness and screenings
Louisiana has above-average rates of incidence and mortality, as well as below-average screening rates.
LDH News
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Washington Parish Health Unit to hold open house on March 8
The Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) Region 9 (Northshore) will hold an open house on Wednesday, March 8 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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East Feliciana Parish Health Unit to hold open house in Clinton on February 28
The Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) Region 2 (Capital area) will hold an open house at the East Feliciana Parish Health Unit on Tuesday, February 28 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., located at 12080 Marston Street, Clinton.
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Region 7 Office of Public Health to host Winter Opioid Symposium
The symposium is in collaboration with the Northwestern State University Social Work Department, the Pi Delta Chapter of Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society, and End the Epidemic LA/Louisiana Ambulance Alliance.
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Dental Care with Adult Waiver Program
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Lincoln Parish Health Unit to hold open house in Ruston on February 28
The open house is an opportunity for the community to learn about the health unit and its services, and to meet its staff.
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Nursing Facilities – Licensing Standards (LAC 48:I.Chapter 97 and 9911)
Amends the November 18, 2022 Emergency Rule which amended the provisions governing the licensing of nursing facilities in compliance with Acts 253, 461, and 522 of the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
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Hospital Licensing Standards (LAC 48:I.9305)
Amends the provisions governing the licensing of hospitals in order to update the process for granting waivers to building and construction guidelines or requirements and to update provisions governing the clinical operation of hospitals.
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Home and Community-Based Services Waivers – Supports Waiver - Direct Support Worker Wages and Bonus Payments (LAC 50:XXI.6101)
Amends provisions governing reimbursement in the Supports Waiver in order to establish workforce 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 – Residential Options Waiver - Direct Support Worker Wages and Bonus Payments (LAC 50:XXI.16903 and 16905)
Amends and adopts provisions governing reimbursement in the Residential Options Waiver in order to establish workforce 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 – New Opportunities Waiver - Direct Support Worker Wages and Bonus Payments (LAC 50:XXI.14301)
Amends provisions governing reimbursement in the New Opportunities Waiver in order to establish workforce 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 – Children’s Choice Waiver - Direct Support Worker Wages and Bonus Payments (LAC 50:XXI.12101)
Amends provisions governing reimbursement in the Children’s Choice Waiver in order to establish workforce bonus payments for direct service workers and support coordination providers along with audit procedures and sanctions.