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LA Rev Stat § 40:1098.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1098.7. Redesignated to R.S. 40:1079.17 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.

RS 1098.7 - Redesignated to R.S. 40:1079.17 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1098.8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1098.8. Redesignated to R.S. 40:1079.18 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.

RS 1098.8 - Redesignated to R.S. 40:1079.18 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1099 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1099. Redesignated to R.S. 40:1271.1 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.

RS 1099 - Redesignated to R.S. 40:1271.1 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1099.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1099.1. Redesignated to R.S. 40:1271.2 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.

RS 1099.1 - Redesignated to R.S. 40:1271.2 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1101 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1101. Short title

RS 1101 - Short title  This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure Act".  Acts 1997, No. 909, §1, eff. July 10, 1997; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.121 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S. NOTE: Former R.S. 40:1101 redesignated to R.S. 40:1085.1 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1101.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1101.1. Legislative intent

RS 1101.1 - Legislative intent  The legislature finds and declares that:  (1) Certain nursing home and related facilities, residential care facilities, assisted living facilities, adult congregate living facilities, home health agencies, home- and community-based service providers which provide adult day care services, hospices, and continuing care retirement communities are presently known to offer to provide or provide a special program or special unit for persons who have Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.  (2) It is in the public interest to provide for the protection of consumers regarding the accuracy and authenticity of such claims.  (3) It is the public policy of this state to require such facilities to disclose the reasons for those claims, to require records of such disclosures to be kept, and to require the examination of such records.  Acts 1997, No. 909, §1, eff. July 10, 1997; Acts 2008, No. 839, §3, eff. July 8, 2008; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.122 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S; Acts 2018, No. 206, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1101.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1101.2. Definitions

RS 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.  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.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1101.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1101.3. Disclosure; content

RS 1101.3 - Disclosure; content  A. In accordance with Subsection E of this Section, any facility or other entity which offers to provide or provides a special program for persons with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder by means of an Alzheimer's special care unit shall disclose the form of care or treatment provided that distinguishes it as being especially applicable to or suitable for such persons. The disclosure shall be made to the state licensing agency and to any person seeking placement on behalf of a person with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder within an Alzheimer's special care unit. Disclosure may also be made to the state ombudsman. The department shall examine all such disclosures in the department's records as part of the facility's licensing renewal procedure to verify accuracy. The disclosure shall be made prior to the facility or entity entering into any agreement to provide care.  B. The information disclosed shall explain the additional care provided in each of the following areas:  (1) Philosophy: the Alzheimer's special care unit written statement of its overall philosophy and mission which reflects the needs of residents afflicted with dementia.  (2) Pre-admission, admission, and discharge: the process and criteria for placement in, transfer, or discharge from the unit.  (3) Assessment, care planning, and implementation: the process used for assessment and establishment of the plan of care and its implementation, including the method by which the plan of care evolves and is responsive to changes in condition.  (4) Staffing patterns and training: staff training and continuing education practices.  (5) Physical environment: the physical environment and design features appropriate to support the functioning of cognitively impaired adult residents.  (6) Resident activities: the frequency and types of resident activities.  (7) Family role in care: the involvement of families and the availability of family support programs.  (8) Program fees: the fees for care and any additional fees.  C. The department, with input from consumer and provider representatives, shall develop a standardized disclosure form and shall review the information submitted on the disclosure form by the facility or other entity to verify the accuracy of the information reported. Any significant change in the information initially submitted by the facility or other entity shall be reported to the department at the time the change is made.  D. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to preclude a nursing facility without an Alzheimer's special care unit from admitting a person with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.  E. As soon as practicable after July 10, 1997, the department shall promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of this Section.  Acts 1997, No. 909, §1, eff. July 10, 1997; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.124 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1101.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1101.4. Rules

RS 1101.4 - Rules  The department shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to implement the provisions of this Part.  Acts 1997, No. 909, §1, eff. July 10, 1997; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.125 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1102 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1102. Redesignated to R.S. 40:1085.2 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.

RS 1102 - Redesignated to R.S. 40:1085.2 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1103 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1103. Redesignated to R.S. 40:1085.3 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.

RS 1103 - Redesignated to R.S. 40:1085.3 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1103.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1103.1. Short title

RS 1103.1 - Short title  This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Carter Stokes Oral and Written Summary of Breast Cancer Treatment Alternatives and Access to Breast Reconstruction Surgery Information Law".  Acts 1999, No. 199, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.151 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S; Acts 2018, No. 580, §1, eff. May 31, 2018.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1103.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1103.2. Definitions

RS 1103.2 - Definitions  As used in this Part:  (1) "Board" means the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.  (2) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Health.  Acts 1999, No. 199, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.152 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1103.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1103.3. Standard written summary of breast cancer alternatives

RS 1103.3 - Standard written summary of breast cancer alternatives  A. Pursuant to the provisions of this Part and no later than March 1, 2000, the department, in consultation with the Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board, shall develop a standard written summary of the advantages, disadvantages, risks, and descriptions of the procedures regarding medically viable and efficacious alternative methods of treatment for breast cancer including surgical, radiological, or chemotherapeutic treatments or combinations thereof. Thereafter, the department shall review and, if necessary, revise the summary every three years; however, the department shall revise the summary prior to the three-year review if the department determines that new or revised information should be included in the summary.  B. At a minimum, the summary shall incorporate all of the following:  (1) Information regarding any method of treatment for breast cancer that is in the investigational or clinical trial stage and is recognized for treatment by the Physician's Data Query of the National Cancer Institute.  (2) Available telephone numbers, including but not limited to, toll-free numbers for the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society, to allow a breast cancer patient to obtain current information.  (3) A discussion of breast cancer reconstruction surgery, including but not limited to problems, benefits, and alternatives.  (4) Statistics on the incidence of breast cancer.  C.(1) The summary shall be developed using layman's terminology and shall be written in generally understandable language.  (2) The board shall have the summary printed and the printed copies made available to physicians and surgeons upon their request. Furthermore, the board shall establish a distribution system for the summary that is linked to the renewal of a physician's license.  Acts 1999, No. 199, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.153 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1103.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1103.4. Requirement of notification; recordation

RS 1103.4 - Requirement of notification; recordation  A. On and after July 1, 2000, a treating physician or surgeon shall inform his patient diagnosed with any form of breast cancer of the alternative efficacious methods of treatment by discussing such alternative methods of treatment with his patient and by providing his patient with the summary as provided in this Part. If the treating physician or surgeon informs his patient of the alternative methods of treatment and provides his patient with the summary prior to the performance of a biopsy to determine whether or not his patient has breast cancer, the requirement to inform and to provide the summary to a patient diagnosed with breast cancer shall be deemed to have been met.  B. On and after July 1, 2000, the failure of a physician or surgeon to discuss such alternative methods of treatment with his patient or to provide the summary to his patient prior to beginning treatment for any form of breast cancer shall be considered unprofessional conduct and cause for the board to take action as provided by R.S. 37:1285.  C. The treating physician or surgeon shall indicate on his patient's medical chart the date and time that he has discussed alternative methods of treatment with his patient and has given his patient the summary as required by this Section.  Acts 1999, No. 199, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.154 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1103.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1103.5. Information and access to breast reconstructive surgery

RS 1103.5 - Information and access to breast reconstructive surgery  Every hospital licensed by the Louisiana Department of Health pursuant to R.S. 40:2100 et seq., and every Louisiana physician who provides mastectomy surgery, lymph node dissection, or a lumpectomy shall provide information to the patient concerning the option of reconstructive surgery following such procedures, including the availability of coverage for reconstructive surgery, in accordance with the state insurance law and applicable provisions of federal law. The information shall be provided to the patient in writing and in advance of obtaining consent to the surgical procedure. At a minimum, the information provided shall include the following:  (1) A description of the various reconstructive options and the advantages and disadvantages of each.  (2) A description of the provisions assuring coverage by public and private insurance plans of the costs related to reconstructive surgery under federal and state law.  (3) A description of how a patient may access reconstructive care, including the potential of transferring care to a facility that provides reconstructive care or choosing to pursue reconstruction after completion of breast cancer surgery and chemotherapy or radiotherapy, if warranted.  (4) Other information as may be required by the secretary of health, consistent with information developed by the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board and circulated to providers and patients by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.  Acts 2018, No. 580, §1, eff. May 31, 2018.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1104 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1104. Redesignated to R.S. 40:1085.4 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.

RS 1104 - Redesignated to R.S. 40:1085.4 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1105 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1105. Redesignated to R.S. 40:1085.5 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.

RS 1105 - Redesignated to R.S. 40:1085.5 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1105.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1105.1. Definitions

RS 1105.1 - Definitions  As used in this Part:  (1) "President" shall mean the president of the Louisiana State University System or his designee.  (2) "Participating hospital" shall mean every hospital operating as such in the state of Louisiana.  (3) "Pathology laboratory" shall mean every pathology laboratory located or doing business in the state of Louisiana.  (4) "Office" shall mean the office of the president.  (5) "Board" shall mean the Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board.  (6) "Health care provider" shall mean every licensed health care facility and licensed health care provider, as defined in R.S. 40:1231.1(A), in the state of Louisiana.  (7) "Radiation center" shall mean every freestanding radiation diagnostic and treatment facility in the state of Louisiana.  Added by Acts 1978, No. 653, §1. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 812, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1197, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 2001, No. 197, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.80 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1105.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1105.2. Cancer registry program; data; statewide

RS 1105.2 - Cancer registry program; data; statewide  The president of the Louisiana State University System shall establish in the office of the president a statewide registry program for reporting cancer cases for the purpose of gathering statistical data to aid in the assessment of cancer incidence, survival rates, possible causes of specific cancers, and other related aspects of cancer in Louisiana. The program shall collect and disseminate cancer incidence data on a statewide level in accordance with the provisions of this Part.  Added by Acts 1978, No. 653, §1. Acts 1995, No. 1197, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 2001, No. 197, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.81 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1105.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1105.3. Powers; duties

RS 1105.3 - Powers; duties  The president shall:  (1) Collaborate with each participating health care provider and radiation center in the state of Louisiana to establish a uniform statewide registry system for collecting cancer incidence data and shall promulgate rules and regulations therefor in accordance with policies established by the board.  (2) Establish quality control programs and a training program for health care providers and the personnel of the participating radiation centers.  (3) Cooperate with the National Cancer Institute, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other national and international cancer surveillance programs designated by the Louisiana Tumor Registry in providing cancer data.  (4) Comply with reporting procedures and requirements established by the board for tumor registry.  (5) Collaborate in studies with clinicians and epidemiologists and publish reports on the results of such studies, and  (6) Establish, in accordance with policies of the board, rules and regulations to provide for the confidentiality of a patient's records.  (7) Establish and promulgate, in accordance with policies established by the board, the rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Part.  (8) Contract with private tumor registries for the collection and furnishing of data to the statewide registry and for the necessary planning and coordination incident thereto.  Added by Acts 1978, No. 653, §1. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 812, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1197, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 2001, No. 197, §1; Acts 2003, No. 225, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.82 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S; Acts 2018, No. 206, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1105.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1105.4. Authority

RS 1105.4 - Authority  In addition to other authority, the president may:  (1) Accept on behalf of the state any federal funds to assist in meeting the cost of carrying out purposes of this Part.  (2) Accept on behalf of the state funds from any private agency, such as the American Cancer Society, to assist in the cost of carrying out the purposes of this Part.  (3) Repealed by Acts 1985, No. 345, §1, eff. July 9, 1985.  Added by Acts 1978, No. 653, §1. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 812, §1; Acts 1985, No. 345, §1, eff. July 9, 1985; Acts 2001, No. 197, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.83 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1105.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1105.5. Participation in program

RS 1105.5 - Participation in program  A. Any health care provider or radiation center diagnosing or providing treatment to cancer patients shall report each case of cancer to the president in a format prescribed by the president within six months of admission or diagnosis. If the facility fails to report in a format prescribed by the president, the president may enter the facility, obtain the information, and report it in the appropriate format. In these cases, the facility shall reimburse the president for the cost of obtaining and reporting the information.  B. Any health care provider or radiation center diagnosing or providing treatment to cancer patients shall report each cancer case. In addition, health care providers shall furnish follow-up data on each cancer patient when requested.  C. Any health care provider or radiation center which provides diagnostic or treatment services to patients with cancer shall report any additional demographic, diagnostic, or treatment information requested by the president concerning any person presently or previously receiving services who has or had a malignant tumor. Additionally, the president shall have physical access to all records which would identify cases of cancer or would establish characteristics of the cancer, treatment of the cancer, or medical status of any identified cancer patient.  Added by Acts 1978, No. 653, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1197, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 2001, No. 197, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.84 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1105.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1105.6. Reports; liability for

RS 1105.6 - Reports; liability for  A. No action for damages arising from the disclosure of confidential or privileged information may be maintained against any person, or the employer or employee of any person, who participates in good faith in the reporting of cancer registry data or data for cancer morbidity or mortality studies in accordance with this Part.  B. No license of a health care provider may be denied, suspended, or revoked for good faith disclosure of confidential or privileged information or the reporting of cancer registry data or data for cancer morbidity studies in accordance with this Part.  C. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to apply to the unauthorized disclosure of confidential or privileged information when such disclosure is due to gross negligence or willful misconduct.  D. All information reported pursuant to this Part shall be confidential and privileged. The president shall take strict measures to ensure that all identifying information is kept confidential.  E. All information regarding case-specific data, as distinguished from group, tabular, or aggregate data concerning patients or health care providers contained in records of interviews, written reports, and statements procured by the president or by any other person, agency, or organization acting in connection with cancer morbidity and mortality studies shall be confidential and privileged and shall be used solely for the purposes of the study. Nothing in this Section shall prevent the president from publishing compilations relating to morbidity and mortality studies which do not identify case-specific data or sources of information.  Added by Acts 1978, No. 653, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1197, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 2001, No. 197, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.85 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S; Acts 2018, No. 206, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1105.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1105.7. Advisory functions

RS 1105.7 - Advisory functions  A. The tumor registry shall be operated under policies developed by the board and administered by the president.  B. The board shall establish policies for the development, accumulation, and distribution of data obtained under this Part.  C. The board shall exercise its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in the manner provided for agencies transferred in accordance with R.S. 36:802. The terms "secretary" and "undersecretary" as used in such Section and as applicable to the board shall mean the president or the president's designee.  Added by Acts 1978, No. 653, §1. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 812, §1; Acts 2001, No. 197, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.86 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1105.8.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1105.8.2. Cancer data; electronic notifications and reports

RS 1105.8.2 - Cancer data; electronic notifications and reports  The Louisiana Tumor Registry shall develop and publish on its website a mechanism by which individuals may elect to receive in electronic format notifications and reports issued by the tumor registry.  Acts 2017, No. 373, §1.