the memorandum states that effective 05 april 2010, "the new nursing facility pre-admission process will be implemented. no one will be able to enter a medicaid certified nursing facility in louisiana without being approved prior to admission, regardless of payment source."
the memorandum then goes on to give a url to the office of aging and adult services: www.oaas.dhh.louisiana.gov where more information along with a power point presentation may be found.
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