HB1214

Establishes the office of state health care facilities within the Louisiana Department of Health to administer certain state healthcare facilities.

Louisiana HB1214 establishes the office of state health care facilities within the Louisiana Department of Health. This office will administer and coordinate several state healthcare facilities, including psychiatric hospitals, developmental centers, and forensic facilities. The office will also be responsible for compliance with state and federal regulations. The bill transfers the responsibilities of certain facilities from other offices within the department.