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LA Rev Stat § 40:2198.11 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2198.11. Definitions

RS 2198.11 - Definitions  As used in this Part, the following definitions shall apply unless the content clearly states otherwise:  (1) "Board" means the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.  (2) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Health.  (3) "Pain management clinic" means a publicly or privately owned facility which primarily engages in the treatment of pain by prescribing narcotic medications.  (4) "Physician" means an individual who possesses a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in Louisiana, who during the course of his practice has not been denied the privilege of prescribing, dispensing, administering, supplying, or selling any controlled dangerous substance and who has not during the course of his practice had board action taken against his medical license as a result of dependancy on drugs or alcohol.  Acts 2005, No. 488, §1, eff. July 11, 2005; Acts 2006, No. 665, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2198.13 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2198.13. Annual fee; use of proceeds

RS 2198.13 - Annual fee; use of proceeds There shall be an annual license fee to be set by the department not to exceed one thousand dollars for any license issued in accordance with the provisions of this Part. Monies collected for annual fees shall be used for the investigation and enforcement of the provisions of this Part. Acts 2005, No. 488, §1, eff. July 11, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2199.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2199.1. Adoption of rules; violations; alternate remedies

RS 2199.1 - Adoption of rules; violations; alternate remedies  A. The Louisiana Department of Health is hereby authorized to and shall adopt rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to provide remedies for healthcare facilities which have violations of the licensure standards and requirements, of certification requirements, or of the Medicaid standards of participation. Such remedies shall include but are not limited to:  (1) Denial of Medicaid payment with respect to any individual admitted to or provided services by a facility.  (2) Denial of new admissions into the facility or by the provider.  (3) Removal from the freedom of choice list.  (4) The transfer of residents, clients, patients, or individuals receiving services.  (5) Suspension of license.  (6) Alternate remedies to deter noncompliance and correct deficiencies.  B. The department, by rules adopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, shall specify criteria as to when and how each remedy is to be applied, the severity of the remedies to be used in the imposition of such remedies, and the procedure and requirements for applying each remedy.  C. The department, by rules adopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, shall provide a process for an administrative appeal of remedies imposed. If the secretary of the department determines the violations of the facility pose an imminent or immediate threat to the health, welfare, or safety of any resident, client, patient, or individual receiving services, the imposition of the remedy may be immediate and may be enforced during the pendency of the administrative appeal.  D. The department shall enforce rules adopted pursuant to this Section and, when determined necessary, may petition a court of competent jurisdiction and proper venue to judicially enforce any such rule.  Acts 2008, No. 518, §1, eff. June 30, 2008; Acts 2018, No. 206, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2200.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2200.1. Definitions

RS 2200.1 - Definitions  For the purposes of this Part, "Alzheimer's special care unit" means any adult residential care provider, as defined in R.S. 40:2166.3, or nursing home, as defined in R.S. 40:2009.2, that segregates or provides a special program or special unit for residents with a diagnosis of probable Alzheimer's disease or related disorder so as to prevent or limit access by a resident to areas outside the designated or separated area or that advertises, markets, or otherwise promotes the facility as providing specialized Alzheimer/dementia care services.  Acts 2008, No. 571, §1, eff. June 30, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2200.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2200.2. Dementia training; nursing facilities and Alzheimer's special care units

RS 2200.2 - Dementia training; nursing facilities and Alzheimer's special care units  A. All persons employed by a nursing home, as defined in R.S. 40:2009.2, shall be trained, in accordance with the provisions of this Section, in dementia training issues and practices that include or are informed by evidence-based care practices.  B. Training requirements for employees of a nursing home, as defined in R.S. 40:2009.2, who provide care on a regular basis to a resident in an Alzheimer's special care unit, shall be the following:  (1) Employees who provide nursing and nursing assistant care to residents shall be required to obtain at least eight hours of dementia specific training within ninety days of employment and five hours of dementia specific training annually. The training shall include an overview of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, communicating with persons with dementia, behavior management, promoting independence in activities of daily living, and understanding and dealing with family issues.  (2) Employees who have regular communicative contact with residents but who do not provide nursing and nursing assistant care shall be required to obtain at least four hours of dementia specific training within ninety days of employment and one hour of dementia training annually. This training shall include an overview of dementias and communicating with persons with dementia.  (3) Employees who have only incidental contact with residents shall receive general written information provided by the facility on interacting with residents with dementia.  C. Training requirements for employees of a nursing home who provide care to residents not in an Alzheimer's special care unit shall be the following:  (1) Employees who provide nursing assistant care shall be required to obtain four hours of dementia training within ninety days of employment and two hours of dementia training annually thereafter.  (2) Employees who are not licensed and who have regular communicative contact with residents but who do not provide nursing assistant care shall be required to obtain four hours of dementia specific training within ninety days of employment and one hour of dementia training annually. The training shall include an overview of dementias and communicating with persons with dementia.  (3) Employees who have only incidental contact with residents shall receive general written information provided by the facility on interacting with residents with dementia.  D. Nothing herein shall be construed to increase the number of training hours required by the regulations promulgated by the Louisiana Department of Health and in effect on May 1, 2008.  Acts 2008, No. 571, §1, eff. June 30, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2200.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2200.3. Dementia training for adult residential care providers licensed by the Louisiana Department of Health

RS 2200.3 - Dementia training for adult residential care providers licensed by the Louisiana Department of Health  A. All persons employed by an adult residential care provider, as defined in R.S. 40:2166.3, shall be trained, in accordance with the provisions of this Section, in dementia training issues and practices that include or are informed by evidence-based care practices.  B. Training requirements for employees of an adult residential care provider who provide care to residents in an Alzheimer's special care unit shall be the following:  (1) Employees who provide direct face-to-face care to residents shall be required to obtain at least eight hours of dementia specific training within ninety days of employment and eight hours of dementia specific training annually. The training shall include an overview of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, communicating with persons with dementia, behavior management, promoting independence in activities of daily living, and understanding and dealing with family issues.  (2) Employees who have regular contact with residents but who do not provide direct face-to-face care shall be required to obtain at least four hours of dementia specific training within ninety days of employment and two hours of dementia training annually. This training shall include an overview of dementias and communicating with persons with dementia.  (3) Employees who have only incidental contact with residents shall receive general written information provided by the facility on interacting with residents with dementia.  C. Training requirements for employees of an adult residential care provider who do not work with residents in an Alzheimer's special care unit shall be the following:  (1) Employees who provide direct face-to-face care to residents shall be required to obtain at least two hours of dementia specific training annually. This training shall include an overview of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and communicating with persons with dementia.  (2) All other employees shall receive general written information provided by the facility on interacting with residents with dementia.  Acts 2008, No. 571, §1, eff. June 30, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2200.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2200.4. Approved dementia training

RS 2200.4 - Approved dementia training  Any dementia specific training received in a nursing or nursing assistant program approved by the Louisiana Department of Health or the Department of Children and Family Services may be used to fulfill the training hours required pursuant to this Part.  Acts 2008, No. 571, §1, eff. June 30, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2200.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2200.5. Rules and regulations

RS 2200.5 - Rules and regulations  By April 1, 2009, the Louisiana Department of Health shall promulgate rules and regulations, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, necessary to implement this Part. Such rules and regulations shall include but not be limited to the qualifications of the training curriculum and appropriate penalties for violations of the training requirements. The department shall consult with and seek input from the Louisiana Alzheimer's Disease Task Force and the Department of Children and Family Services in the promulgation of such rules and regulations.  Acts 2008, No. 571, §1, eff. June 30, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2200.7.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2200.7.1. Legislative intent

RS 2200.7.1 - Legislative intent  A. The legislature hereby finds and declares that:  (1) It is the intent of the legislature that existing health programs and services educate healthcare professionals on the importance of early detection and timely diagnosis of cognitive impairment and dementia.  (2) It is in the public interest to provide information to increase understanding and awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia diseases.  (3) It is the public policy of this state that healthcare providers in Louisiana have access to guidance and education outreach programs regarding Alzheimer's disease and other dementia diseases.  Acts 2021, No. 73, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2200.7.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2200.7.2. Alzheimer's and other dementia diseases training; rulemaking

RS 2200.7.2 - Alzheimer's and other dementia diseases training; rulemaking  A. The Louisiana Department of Health may in its existing public health programs and services educate healthcare providers on all of the following:  (1) The importance of effective care planning, including treatment options, support and services, long-term care options, advance directives, and care at every stage of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia diseases to include appropriate counseling.  (2) The use of validated cognitive assessment tools.  B. The office of public health within the Louisiana Department of Health may include provisions in its public health outreach programs that, at a minimum, address the following:  (1) Increasing the awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia diseases including any link to chronic disease, such as vascular risk factors.  (2) Advising the public of the value of early detection of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia diseases along with information on the early signs of the diseases.  (3) Educating the public on the importance of identifying and reporting signs of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia diseases to healthcare providers for timely diagnosis.  (4) Increasing the data and surveillance applicable to Alzheimer's disease and other dementia diseases and encouraging additional data analysis and accurate reporting on death certificates.  C. The Louisiana Department of Health shall consult with the Louisiana chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and other experts, advocates, or associations to facilitate the distribution of educational materials that address Alzheimer's disease and other dementia diseases.  D. The Louisiana Department of Health may promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act as are necessary to implement this Subpart. The rules and regulations may include but not be limited to the type of cognitive assessment tools available to healthcare providers. The department shall consult with and seek input from the Louisiana chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and other experts, advocates, or associations in the promulgation of the rules and regulations.  Acts 2021, No. 73, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2200.11 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2200.11. Definitions

RS 2200.11 - Definitions  As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the following meanings, except when the context clearly indicates otherwise:  (1) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Health.  (2) "Proton beam radiotherapy equipment" means any equipment which generates and uses protons or heavy charged particles to irradiate diseased tissue.  (3) "Proton beam radiotherapy facility" means any facility which provides proton beam radiotherapy treatments.  Acts 2010, No. 905, §1, eff. July 2, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2200.12 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2200.12. Registration of providers

RS 2200.12 - Registration of providers Prior to the operation of any proton beam radiotherapy equipment, such equipment shall be registered with the department. The department shall promulgate all rules and regulations, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, which are necessary to perform this registration requirement. Acts 2010, No. 905, §1, eff. July 2, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2200.13 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2200.13. Operation of equipment without prior registration

RS 2200.13 - Operation of equipment without prior registration A. If a public or private proton beam radiotherapy facility is operating without prior registration with the department, the department shall have the authority to issue an immediate cease and desist order to that facility. Any such facility or provider receiving such a cease and desist order from the department shall immediately cease operations until such time as that provider is properly registered with the department. B. The department shall seek an injunction in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court against any facility or provider who receives a cease and desist order from the department under Subsection A of this Section and who does not cease operations immediately. Any such facility or provider against whom an injunction is granted shall be liable to the department for attorney fees, costs, and damages. Acts 2010, No. 905, §1, eff. July 2, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2200.14 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2200.14. Registration; moratorium

RS 2200.14 - Registration; moratorium There is hereby placed a moratorium on all registrations of proton beam radiotherapy equipment by the department except for the registration of facilities which meet any of the following criteria: (1) A major Louisiana cancer center which functions as the primary sponsoring institution for any of the following accredited graduate medical education programs related to oncology including radiation oncology, medical oncology or hematology/oncology, and maintains an accredited Institutional Review Board for Research. (2) A National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. (3) A Louisiana non-profit corporation organized and formed to undertake, promote, develop, support, and carry on the treatment of patients with cancer through charitable, scientific, and educational activities which meets any of the following: (a) Serves as the primary clinical training site for an accredited radiation oncology residency program. (b) Operates a radiation oncology physics residency program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc. (CAMPEP). (c) Operates with a state university a joint graduate medical physics program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc. (CAMPEP). (4) Any facility that has executed a contract, secured by a deposit, for proton radiotherapy equipment prior to January 1, 2010. (5) A state operated hospital located in a city in which a state operated medical school is located. Acts 2010, No. 905, §1, eff. July 2, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2200.15 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2200.15. Termination of Part

RS 2200.15 - Termination of Part This Part shall cease to be effective ten years from the date of issuance of the first registration issued by the department. Acts 2010, No. 905, §1, eff. July 2, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2201 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2201. Legislative considerations

RS 2201 - Legislative considerations A. The legislature recognizes that health care costs have risen greatly over the past decade and must be contained without jeopardizing: (1) The quality of care received by patients. (2) The ability of health care providers to maintain, update, and expand their facilities to serve their patients and communities and to meet federal and state standards and regulations. B. The legislature further recognizes that there must be some incentive for purchasers and providers to strive for more cost-efficient and effective methods of providing quality patient care and more efficient payment for services rendered. C. Therefore, the state can assist in reducing health care costs by authorizing the formation of preferred provider organizations. D. The legislature further recognizes that the state and governmental bodies can reduce the cost of providing health care benefits for their employees by contracting with a preferred provider organization. Acts 1984, No. 374, §1, eff. July 6, 1984.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2203 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2203. Authorization for preferred provider organizations

RS 2203 - Authorization for preferred provider organizations  A. Any group purchaser may contract with any provider in any contractual agreement or agreements to form a preferred provider organization.  B. Such agreement shall not be construed to authorize a group purchaser to furnish medical services unless the purchaser is otherwise licensed to do so, nor shall such agreement authorize a group purchaser to direct or control the provision or selection of forms or types of medical services to the group members.  C. Group purchaser members participating in preferred provider organizations shall be guaranteed access to their standard benefits under the terms of their policy, employee benefits, self-funded organization benefits, or Taft-Hartley trust benefits, regardless of whether they choose a preferred provider or a provider who does not participate in the preferred provider contract.  D. Any entity serving as a broker or intermediary under the provisions of R.S. 40:2202(3)(b) who contracts to write or sell insurance shall be subject to the provisions of Title 22 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. However, any entity which serves as a broker or intermediary for the formation of a preferred provider organization for a governmental body shall not be entitled to collect any fee for serving as such broker or intermediary under this Part.  E. Any person requiring emergency medical services shall be entitled to use any available provider without being denied the basic benefits provided under his policy or benefits program.  Added by Acts 1984, No. 374, §1, eff. July 6, 1984; Acts 2018, No. 206, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2205 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2205. Utilization reviews; relief from liability and discovery; standards compliance

RS 2205 - Utilization reviews; relief from liability and discovery; standards compliance Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any health care provider licensed in this state who participates in quality of care or utilization reviews by a peer review committee, as a peer review committee member or a treating health care provider whose patients are subject to such review and have been contracted, employed, or hired by a group purchaser shall be immune from liability for any act performed during such reviews of the activities of similarly licensed health care providers if such person acts without malice, makes a reasonable effort to obtain the facts, and believes that the action taken is warranted by the facts. A peer review committee shall not be subject to discovery, and no person in attendance at such reviews shall be required to testify as to what transpired at such reviews. The utilization review requirements and administrative treatment guidelines of the peer review committee employed or hired by the group purchaser shall not fall below the appropriate standard of care and shall not impinge upon the independent medical judgment of the treating health care provider. Added by Acts 1991, No. 876, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2206 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2206. Obstetrician or gynecological examination; coverage

RS 2206 - Obstetrician or gynecological examination; coverage A.(1) Every preferred provider organization authorized under this Part shall not prevent any individual who is a recipient of health care or a beneficiary of any such preferred provider organization from selecting an empaneled obstetrician or gynecologist as a provider for routine gynecological care. This selection shall be permitted without penalty or denial of the benefits provided under the preferred provider organization. (2) Routine gynecological care as used in this Section shall mean a minimum of two routine annual visits, provided that the second visit shall be permitted based upon medical need only, and follow-up treatment within sixty days following either visit if related to a condition diagnosed or treated during the visits, and any care related to a pregnancy. Nothing in this Section shall prevent a policy, program, or plan from requiring that an obstetrician-gynecologist treating a covered patient coordinate that care with the patient's primary care physician, if applicable. B. Any provision in a preferred provider contract which is delivered, renewed, issued for delivery, or otherwise contracted for in this state which is contrary to this Section shall, to the extent of such conflict, be void. Acts 1995, No. 637, §2. NOTE: See Acts 1995, No. 637, §§3, 4.