Louisiana group home progress note requirements
Every page prints this at the foot, so a licensing specialist can look it up:Louisiana Medicaid Residential Options Waiver Provider Manual, Chapter 38, Section 38.8 (Record Keeping).
What the rule says
Louisiana Medicaid Residential Options Waiver Provider Manual, Chapter 38, Section 38.8 (Record Keeping) — Residential Options Waiver — Record Keeping
“Progress notes must be completed by both support coordinators and direct service providers at the time of each activity or service”
What it asks a note to show
- Descriptions of activities, procedures, and incidents
- A picture of the service provided to the recipient
- Progress towards the recipient's personal outcomes
- Any change in the recipient's medical condition, behavior, or home situation which may indicate a need for reassessment and Plan of Care change
- Any changes or deviations from the typical weekly schedule in the recipient's approved Plan of Care
- Each entry in the service log and/or timesheet
Checked against the source document on 14 October 2026. Anything our research listed that we could not find in that document on the day was left off. This is a summary to help you find the rule, not legal advice; your licensing specialist reads the rule itself.
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Alex was observed asleep and resting comfortably at the start of the shift. Staff supported Alex in completing his morning routine with verbal prompts. Alex chose to walk to the corner shop, where he paid for his own item. There were no problems or concerns during shift.
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