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LA Rev Stat § 28:215.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§215.3. Treatment facilities; dissemination of information

§215.3 Treatment facilities; dissemination of information  A. Notwithstanding R.S. 28.2, for the purposes of this Section, "treatment facility" shall mean any healthcare facility which provides services or treatment to a person who is suffering from a mental illness or substance-related or addictive disorder except for a nursing home as defined in R.S. 40:2009.2.  B. A treatment facility shall provide to all individuals in the parish suffering from a mental illness or substance-related or addictive disorder upon discharge or release an information and consent form which details the information, programs, and services which can be provided by the CSI/HIP to individuals suffering from mental illness and substance-related or addictive disorders and includes a voluntary consent form for the individual to complete if the individual desires to have the treatment facility notify the CSI/HIP on behalf of the individual that the individual would like to be contacted by the CSI/HIP to receive additional information about the program.  C. The information and consent forms shall be provided to the treatment facility by the CSI/HIP.  Acts 2010, No. 907, §1; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 28:215.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§215.4. Consent

RS 215.4 - Consent  A. Prior to personnel of the coroner's office or CSI/HIP providing any home-based supports or services to an individual, the personnel of the coroner's office or of the CSI/HIP shall provide to the individual in writing a full disclosure of all services to be provided, frequency of home visits, and notice that the individual may withdraw his consent in writing at any time. In addition, the individual shall also consent in writing to the list of persons, if any, with whom the personnel of the coroner or the CSI/HIP may discuss his behavioral health condition.  B. The personnel of the office of the coroner or the CSI/HIP shall ensure that if any protected health information of an individual is to be obtained from any healthcare provider that the information is obtained in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.  C. The office of the coroner or the CSI/HIP shall provide a copy to the individual of all signed consent forms.  D. All records of interviews, questionnaires, reports, statements, notes, and memoranda procured by and prepared by employees or agents of the office of the coroner or by any other person, agency, or organization acting jointly with that office pursuant to a function which is authorized by R.S. 28:215.2 shall be deemed nonpublic and confidential information.  Acts 2010, No. 907, §1; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 28:215.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§215.5. Coroner's Strategic Initiative for a Health Information and Intervention Program; advisory board

RS 215.5 - Coroner's Strategic Initiative for a Health Information and Intervention Program; advisory board  A. Each coroner establishing the program authorized in R.S. 28:215.1 shall establish a Coroner's Strategic Initiative for a Health Information and Intervention Program Advisory Board to advise the coroner on matters related to the services and programs provided through the Coroner's Strategic Initiative for a Health Information and Intervention Program. The advisory board shall serve the coroner only in an advisory capacity and shall not have any control or authority over the services or programs provided or funds expended by the office of the coroner to carry out the functions of the Coroner's Strategic Initiative for a Health Information and Intervention Program. The advisory board shall be domiciled in the same parish in which the CSI/HIP is maintained.  B. The membership of the advisory board shall be the following:  (1) The executive director of the coroner's office, who shall also serve as the chairperson of the advisory board.  (2) The director of the Mental Health Advocacy Service or his designee.  (3) One member appointed by the chief executive officer of a hospital within the parish where the CSI/HIP is located and which operates a psychiatric ward.  (4) One member appointed by the executive director of the human services authority or district which serves the parish where the CSI/HIP is located.  (5) One member appointed by the National Alliance on Mental Illness for the parish in which the CSI/HIP is located.  (6) One member appointed by the Ministerial Alliance for the parish in which the CSI/HIP is located.  (7) One member appointed by the coroner who is a member of a civic organization which provides charitable resources or services to low-income patients in the parish where the CSI/HIP is located.  C. Meetings of the advisory board shall be held at a time and place as determined by the chairperson or when requested by a majority of the board members. Notice of all meetings of the board, together with an agenda of the business to come before the board, shall be provided to the public. The board shall be subject to the Open Meetings Law (R.S. 42:11 et seq.) and the Public Records Law (R.S. 44:1 et seq.). A majority of the individuals appointed to the board shall constitute a quorum.  D. Members of the board shall serve on a voluntary basis and shall not receive any compensation or reimbursement for expenses.  Acts 2010, No. 907, §1; Acts 2014, No. 811, §14, eff. June 23, 2014; Acts 2018, No. 206, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:215.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§215.6. Limitation of liability

RS 215.6 - Limitation of liability A. Any and all personnel of the office of the coroner, who are performing duties in conjunction with the Coroner's Strategic Initiative for a Health Information and Intervention Program ("CSI/HIP"), shall be immune from criminal penalties or civil damages resulting from any act, decision, omission, communication, or any failure to act, which is made in good faith, including but not limited to any action pursuant to Part XXIII of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, while engaged in the performance of the functions provided for in R.S. 28:215.2, unless the damage or injury is caused by willful or wanton negligence or gross misconduct. B. For the purposes of this Section, the "personnel of the office of the coroner" shall mean any person who provides services or furnishes assistance pursuant to this Part, including an employee, contractor, or volunteer. Acts 2010, No. 907, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:221 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§221. Definitions

RS 221 - Definitions  As used in this Part:  (1) "Advance directive for behavioral health treatment" or "advance directive" means a written document voluntarily executed by a principal in accordance with the requirements of this Part and includes a declaration or the appointment of a representative or both.  (2) "Behavioral health treatment" means treatment of mental illness with psychotropic medication, admission to and retention in a treatment facility, or outpatient services. However, " behavioral health treatment" shall not include admission to or retention in a treatment facility for a period in excess of fifteen days.  (3) "Declaration for behavioral health treatment" or "declaration" means a written document executed by a principal, in accordance with the requirements of this Part, setting forth preferences or instructions regarding behavioral health treatment in the event the principal is determined to be incapable and behavioral health treatment is necessary.  (4) "Director" or "administrator" means a person in charge of a treatment facility or his deputy.  (5) "Incapable" means that, due to any infirmity, the principal is currently unable to make or to communicate reasoned decisions regarding the principal's behavioral health treatment.  (6) "Outpatient services" means treatment for a mental illness or a substance-related or addictive disorder that is obtained on an outpatient basis.  (7) "Physician" means an individual licensed to practice medicine by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.  (8) "Principal" means an individual who has executed an advance directive for behavioral health treatment.  (9) "Provider" means a behavioral health treatment provider.  (10) "Psychologist" means a clinical or medical psychologist who is licensed to practice psychology in Louisiana.  (11) "Representative" means a competent adult validly appointed under R.S. 28:223 to make behavioral health treatment decisions for a principal and also means an alternative representative.  (12) "Treating physician" means the physician who has primary responsibility for the behavioral health treatment of the principal.  (13) "Treatment facility" shall have the same meaning as provided in R.S. 28:2.  Acts 2001, No. 755, §1; Acts 2009, No. 251, §7, eff. Jan. 1, 2010; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2; Acts 2021, No. 238, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 28:222 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§222. Individuals who may make an advance directive for behavioral health treatment; period of validity

RS 222 - Individuals who may make an advance directive for behavioral health treatment; period of validity  A. An adult who is not incapable may make an advance directive for behavioral health treatment. The preferences or instructions may include consent to or refusal of behavioral health treatment.  B. An advance directive for behavioral health treatment shall continue in effect for a period of five years or until revoked, whichever occurs first. The authority of a named representative and any alternative representative named in the advance directive for behavioral health treatment shall continue in effect as long as the advance directive appointing the representative is in effect or until the representative has withdrawn.  C. If an advance directive for behavioral health treatment has been delivered to the principal's treating physician or other provider and the principal has been determined to be incapable pursuant to R.S. 28:226, at the expiration of five years after its execution, it shall remain effective until the principal is no longer incapable.  Acts 2001, No. 755, §1; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 28:223 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§223. Designation of representative for decisions about behavioral health treatment

RS 223 - Designation of representative for decisions about behavioral health treatment  An advance directive for behavioral health treatment may designate a competent adult to act as a representative to make decisions about behavioral health treatment. An alternative representative may also be designated to act as representative if the original designee is unable or unwilling to act at any time. A representative who has accepted the appointment in writing may make decisions about behavioral health treatment on behalf of the principal only when the principal is determined to be incapable pursuant to R.S. 28:226. The decisions shall be consistent with any desires the principal has expressed in the declaration.  Acts 2001, No. 755, §1; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 28:224 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§224. Execution of advance directive; witnesses; psychiatric examination

RS 224 - Execution of advance directive; witnesses; psychiatric examination  A. An advance directive for behavioral health treatment shall be valid only if it is signed by the principal and two competent witnesses and accompanied by a written psychiatric examination performed by a physician or psychologist attesting to the principal's ability to make reasoned decisions concerning his behavioral health treatment. The witnesses shall attest that the principal is known to them, signed the advance directive in their presence, and does not appear to be unable to make reasoned decisions concerning his behavioral health treatment or under duress, fraud, or undue influence. Individuals specified in R.S. 28:234 may not act as witnesses.  B. In determining the principal's ability, the physician or psychologist should consider all of the following:  (1) Whether the principal demonstrates an awareness of the nature of his illness and situation.  (2) Whether the principal demonstrates an understanding of treatment and the risks, benefits, and alternatives.  (3) Whether the principal communicates a clear choice regarding treatment that is a reasoned one, even though it may not be in the person's best interest.  Acts 2001, No. 755, §1; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 28:225 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§225. Operation of advance directive; physician or provider to act in accordance with advance directive

RS 225 - Operation of advance directive; physician or provider to act in accordance with advance directive  A. An advance directive shall become operative when it is delivered to the principal's treating physician or other behavioral health treatment provider and shall remain valid until revoked or expired.  B. The treating physician or provider shall act in accordance with an operative advance directive when the principal has been found to be incapable pursuant to R.S. 28:226. Notwithstanding the operative advance directive, the treating physician or provider shall endeavor to communicate with the principal regarding his proposed behavioral health treatment and even continue to obtain the principal's informed consent to all behavioral health treatment decisions if the principal is capable of providing informed consent or refusal.  Acts 2001, No. 755, §1; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 28:226 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§226. Determination of incapacity

RS 226 - Determination of incapacity A. The incapacity of a principal shall be established by two physicians who have personally examined the principal, determined that he is incapable, and signed a written certificate. The written certificate shall be made part of the principal's medical record. B. The determination that the principal has regained his capacity while in the treatment facility shall be made by any licensed physician and entered in the principal's medical record. The principal automatically regains his capacity when he is discharged from the treatment facility. Acts 2001, No. 755, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:227 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§227. Scope of authority of representative; powers and duties; limitation on liability

RS 227 - Scope of authority of representative; powers and duties; limitation on liability  A. The representative shall not have the authority to make behavioral health treatment decisions unless the principal is determined to be incapable as provided in R.S. 28:226.  B. The representative shall not be, as a result of acting in that capacity, personally liable for the cost of treatment provided to the principal.  C. Except to the extent the right is limited by the advance directive or any state or federal law, a representative shall have the same right as the principal to receive information regarding both proposed and administered behavioral health treatment and to receive, review, and consent to disclosure or use of medical records relating to that treatment. This representative's right of access to the principal's behavioral health treatment information shall not waive any evidentiary privilege.  D. In exercising authority under the advance directive, the representative shall act consistently with the expressed desires of the principal. If the principal's desires are not expressed in the advance directive and not otherwise known by the representative, the representative shall act in what the representative in good faith believes to be the best interests of the principal.  E. A representative shall not be subject to criminal prosecution, civil liability, or professional disciplinary action for any action taken in good faith pursuant to an advance directive for behavioral health treatment.  Acts 2001, No. 755, §1; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 28:228 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§228. Prohibitions against requiring an individual to execute or refrain from executing an advance directive

RS 228 - Prohibitions against requiring an individual to execute or refrain from executing an advance directive  An individual shall not be required to execute or to refrain from executing an advance directive for behavioral health treatment as a criterion for insurance, as a condition for receiving behavioral or physical health services, or as a condition of discharge from a treatment facility.  Acts 2001, No. 755, §1; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 28:229 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§229. Advance directive for behavioral health treatment; part of medical record; physician or provider compliance; withdrawal of physician or provider

RS 229 - Advance directive for behavioral health treatment; part of medical record; physician or provider compliance; withdrawal of physician or provider  A. Upon being presented with an advance directive for behavioral health treatment, a physician or other provider shall make the advance directive a part of the principal's medical record. When acting under authority of an advance directive, a physician or provider shall comply with it to the fullest extent possible, consistent with the appropriate standard of care, reasonable medical practice, the availability of treatments requested, and applicable law. If the physician or other provider is unable or unwilling at any time to carry out preferences or instructions contained in an advance directive for behavioral health treatment or the decisions of the representative, the physician or provider may withdraw from providing treatment to the principal.  B. Such withdrawal shall be consistent with the continuity of the appropriate standard of care by the withdrawing physician or provider ensuring that another physician or provider agrees to treat the principal prior to the effectiveness of his withdrawal. Upon withdrawal, a physician or provider shall promptly notify the principal and the representative and document the notification in the principal's medical record. A withdrawal of a physician or provider pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall not be construed to constitute patient abandonment.  C. For the purposes of this Section, "physician" means the treating physician or any other physician proposing or administering behavioral health treatment to the principal.  Acts 2001, No. 755, §1; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 28:231 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§231. Revocation of advance directive

RS 231 - Revocation of advance directive An advance directive for mental health treatment may be revoked in whole or in part at any time by the principal if the principal is not incapable. Revocation shall be effective when a principal who is not capable communicates the revocation to the treating physician or other provider. The treating physician or other provider shall note the revocation as part of the principal's medical record. Acts 2001, No. 755, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:232 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§232. Limitations on liability of physician or provider

RS 232 - Limitations on liability of physician or provider  A physician or provider who administers or does not administer behavioral health treatment according to and in good faith reliance upon the validity of an advance directive for behavioral health treatment shall not be subject to criminal prosecution, civil liability, or professional disciplinary action resulting from a subsequent finding of an advance directive's invalidity.  Acts 2001, No. 755, §1; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 28:233 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§233. Individuals prohibited from serving as representative

RS 233 - Individuals prohibited from serving as representative  The following individuals shall be prohibited from serving as a representative:  (1) The treating physician, provider, or an employee of the physician or provider if the physician, provider, or employee is unrelated to the principal by blood, marriage, or adoption.  (2) An owner, operator, or employee of a treatment facility in which the principal is a patient, client, or resident if the owner, operator, or employee is unrelated to the principal by blood, marriage, or adoption.  Acts 2001, No. 755, §1; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 28:234 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§234. Individuals prohibited from serving as witnesses to advance directive for behavioral health treatment

RS 234 - Individuals prohibited from serving as witnesses to advance directive for behavioral health treatment  The following individuals shall be prohibited from serving as a witness to the signing of an advance directive for behavioral health treatment:  (1) The treating physician, provider, or a relative of the physician or provider.  (2) An owner, operator, or relative of an owner or operator of a behavioral health treatment facility in which the principal is a patient or resident.  (3) An individual related to the principal by blood, marriage, or adoption.  Acts 2001, No. 755, §1; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 28:235 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§235. Withdrawal of representative; rescission of withdrawal

RS 235 - Withdrawal of representative; rescission of withdrawal A. A representative may withdraw by giving notice to the principal. If a principal is incapable, the representative may withdraw by giving notice to the treating physician or provider. The treating physician or provider shall document the withdrawal as part of the principal's medical record. B. An individual who has withdrawn under the provisions of Subsection A of this Section may rescind the withdrawal by executing an acceptance after the date of the withdrawal. An individual who rescinds a withdrawal shall give notice to the principal if the principal is capable or to the principal's physician or provider if the principal is incapable. Acts 2001, No. 755, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:236 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§236. Form

RS 236 - Form  The Louisiana Department of Health, in consultation with the Mental Health Advocacy Service, shall develop a form to implement the provisions of this Part.  Acts 2001, No. 755, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:237 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§237. Status report to the House and Senate Committees on Health and Welfare

RS 237 - Status report to the House and Senate Committees on Health and Welfare  The Louisiana Department of Health, office of behavioral health, and the Mental Health Advocacy Service shall jointly review the implementation of this Part and report their findings to the House and Senate Committees on Health and Welfare no later than January 15, 2003.  Acts 2001, No. 755, §1; Acts 2009, No. 384, §5, eff. July 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 28:241 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§241. Creation; location

RS 241 - Creation; location  The South Louisiana Health Services District is hereby created and comprises the parishes of Lafayette, Vermilion, Iberia and St. Martin.  Added by Acts 1970, No. 389, §1.