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LA Rev Stat § 40:2451 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2451. Creation; membership; term of office

RS 2451 - Creation; membership; term of office  A. An agency of the state to be known as the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports is hereby created and established in the Louisiana Department of Health, hereinafter in this Chapter referred to as the department. The council shall exercise the powers and duties hereinafter set forth or otherwise provided by law.  B. The council shall consist of fifteen members who shall be appointed by the governor and shall be representative of physicians, pediatricians, coaches, physical therapists, athletic trainers, athletes, educators and such other persons or professions interested in the physical fitness of the citizens of Louisiana. In making his appointments, the governor shall also take into consideration the various geographic areas of the state with a view to giving all sections of the state representation on the council.  C. The terms of office of members of the council shall be for three years expiring on September first in the appropriate year. Of the initial members appointed to the board, four members shall be appointed for terms of one year, five members shall be appointed for terms of two years, and six members shall be appointed for terms of three years, as determined by the governor. The governor may reappoint any person who has served or is serving as a member of the council. A vacancy shall be filled by appointment only for the remainder of the unexpired term. Each appointment by the governor shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation.  D. The council shall meet and organize immediately after appointment of the members and shall elect from its membership a chairman and a vice chairman. The council shall adopt rules for the transaction of its business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations. Eight members shall constitute a quorum.  E. The council shall meet at least once in each quarter of the fiscal year, and as often thereafter as shall be deemed necessary by the chairman.  F. By a two-thirds vote of the council, a member may be dismissed from membership for such reasons as the council may establish, which reasons shall include lack of interest in council duties or repeated absences from council meetings.  G. Members of the council shall receive no salary for their services, but shall be reimbursed for actual travel and other expenses incurred while in the performance of their duties in accordance with travel regulations of the division of administration.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 751, §2; Acts 2003, No. 774, §11.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2452 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2452. Staff

RS 2452 - Staff The council shall be administered by an executive director. The department shall employ necessary staff to carry out the duties and functions of the council as otherwise provided in this Chapter, or as otherwise provided by law. Added by Acts 1980, No. 751, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2453 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2453. Powers and duties

RS 2453 - Powers and duties The council shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To develop, foster, and coordinate services and programs of physical fitness and sports for the people of Louisiana. (2) To sponsor physical fitness and sports workshops, clinics, conferences, and other similar activities. (3) To give recognition to outstanding developments and achievements in, and contributions to, physical fitness and sports. (4) To stimulate physical fitness research. (5) To collect and disseminate physical fitness and sports information and initiate advertising campaigns promoting physical fitness and sports. (6) To assist the Department of Education in helping schools in developing health and physical fitness programs for students. (7) To encourage local governments and communities to develop local physical fitness programs and amateur athletic competitions. (8) To develop programs to promote personal health and physical fitness in cooperation with medical, dental, and other similar professional societies. (9) To enlist the support of individuals, civic groups, amateur and professional sports associations, and other organizations to promote and improve physical fitness and sports programs. Added by Acts 1980, No. 751, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2454 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2454. Grants; ability to contract

RS 2454 - Grants; ability to contract The council may accept grants, gifts, and bequests and enter into contracts to carry out the purposes of this Chapter. Added by Acts 1980, No. 751, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2455 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2455. Exemptions

RS 2455 - Exemptions All high school and collegiate athletic programs in the state of Louisiana shall be exempt from the provisions of this Chapter. Added by Acts 1980, No. 751, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2471 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2471. Statement of purpose

RS 2471 - Statement of purpose A. The legislature hereby declares that one of the most serious issues facing the present health care system today is the absence of a high quality home health care service delivery system as an alternative approach to traditional institutional placement. Furthermore, extensive legislative study has revealed that home care is increasingly being recognized as the preferred method in the delivery of service to persons who are chronically ill and persons with disabilities because it: (1) allows such persons to receive needed treatment and care at home while enabling them to continue to maintain the family and community ties which are so important; and (2) provides less costly long term care services that are by far more satisfying and effective than institutional placement. B. Federal developments under Public Law 97-35, "The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981," have given states more latitude and authority to cover a broad range of in-home and community support services under Medicaid. The legislature recognizes the need for deinstitutionalization of persons who are chronically ill and persons with disabilities, and intends that the state should not only participate in such programs but also establish a broad range of coordinated noninstitutional care. Therefore, it is the purpose of this Chapter to provide for a comprehensive and fully coordinated approach to long term home health care. The legislature further recognizes that persons other than those eligible for Medicaid are also in need of a broad array of health and social services. The legislature therefore states its intent to expand the long term home health care program in terms of eligibility requirements and the range of services provided for recipients. For this purpose, the Oversight Subcommittee of the Joint Committee on Health and Welfare shall periodically review the program. Added by Acts 1982, No. 715, §1; Acts 2014, No. 811, §22, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2472 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2472. Definitions

RS 2472 - Definitions  For the purposes of this Chapter, the following shall apply:  (1) "Long term home health care" shall mean a comprehensive, coordinated plan of care and services provided in the home to those persons who require care, treatment, maintenance, nursing, or other medical and social services and who are medically eligible for placement in a hospital or nursing home.  (2) "Hospital" shall mean a licensed hospital as defined by and regulated under R.S. 40:2100-40:2113.5.  (3) "Nursing home" shall mean a licensed nursing home as defined by and regulated under R.S. 40:2009.2-40:2009.19.  (4) "Primary provider of home health care" shall mean those providers that are certified to participate and who are enrolled in the Medical Assistance Program to provide such services.  (5) "Department" shall mean the Louisiana Department of Health.  (6) "Secretary" shall mean the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 715, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2473 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2473. Long term home health care program; establishment

RS 2473 - Long term home health care program; establishment  The secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health shall establish a long term home health care program which shall provide long term home health care to persons otherwise eligible for Title XXI services who would require placement in a hospital or nursing home if such long term home health care were not available. Such care shall be provided in the person's own home or in the home of a responsible relative or other responsible adult and may include but not be limited to nursing care, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical and social services, home health aid services, instructional guidance, pharmaceutical services, medical appliances and equipment, case management, respite care, personal care, adult day health, homemaker services, habilitation services, and such other community-based and in-home services which may be provided under a waiver granted pursuant to R.S. 40:2477. In order to carry out the provisions of this Chapter, the secretary shall promulgate rules, regulations, and minimum standards in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 715, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2474 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2474. Participation in program; needs assessment

RS 2474 - Participation in program; needs assessment Participation in the long term home health program shall be based initially on a comprehensive assessment conducted in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the department. Added by Acts 1982, No. 715, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2475 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2475. Authorization to provide a long term home health care program; procedure

RS 2475 - Authorization to provide a long term home health care program; procedure A long term health care program shall be provided only by a primary provider of home health care. No agency, organization, hospital, or nursing home shall provide a long term home health care program without the written authorization of the secretary or his designee to provide such a program. However, contractual arrangements between primary providers of home health care and other health care providers shall not be prohibited provided that the primary provider of home health care maintains full responsibility for the plan of treatment and case management of care rendered. Added by Acts 1982, No. 715, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2476 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2476. Payment for long term home health care

RS 2476 - Payment for long term home health care At the time of the initial needs assessment as provided in R.S. 40:2474, and during each subsequent assessment, the department shall establish a monthly budget for the services to be provided in the plan of care. Providers of home health care shall be paid in accordance with the usual procedures of the Medical Assistance Program. However, the monthly cost of providing home health care to each person participating in the program shall be less than one hundred percent of the total monthly Medicaid rate that normally would be paid to a nursing home for a comparable level of care for such person in a nursing home. If an assessment of the person's needs demonstrates that he requires care that would exceed such monthly maximum in any one month, the secretary or his designee may authorize payment of such services, provided the total annual expenditures for services rendered shall be less than the one hundred percent maximum. Added by Acts 1982, No. 715, §1. Acts 1987, No. 760, §1, eff. July 16, 1987.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2477 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2477. Request for waiver to provide in-home and community services

RS 2477 - Request for waiver to provide in-home and community services  The secretary is authorized to submit waiver requests to the Health Care Financing Administration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services or its successor in accordance with the provisions of Section 2176 of Public Law 97-35, The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, to enable the department to provide a broad array of home- and community-based services under the Medicaid program to carry out the purposes of this Chapter. No payment shall be made pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter for services which would exceed the scope or duration of a federally approved state waiver request.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 715, §1; Acts 2018, No. 206, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2481 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2481. Findings; statement of purpose

RS 2481 - Findings; statement of purpose  The legislature finds and declares that the rising incidence of heart disease, kidney disease, and heart stroke is causing increased concern among public health officials and private practitioners who feel that it is imperative that new initiatives be developed to combat the high blood pressure which is so often associated with these life-threatening conditions. The legislature further finds that the establishment of a comprehensive hypertension control program is in the best interests of the citizens of the state and should be established to minimize the incidence of death and disability which so often accompany uncontrolled high blood pressure.  Acts 1984, No. 701, §1; Acts 2018, No. 206, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2482 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2482. Hypertension control program; establishment

RS 2482 - Hypertension control program; establishment  A. The secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health hereinafter referred to as the "secretary" shall establish within the department a hypertension control program which shall have central authority and responsibility for the development of a statewide system of community based high blood pressure control programs.  B. The secretary shall establish the criteria for the implementation of the program and shall promulgate all necessary rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this Chapter except that no rule shall be made to limit the program to Medicaid eligibles.  C. The services established in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter shall be provided through screening and maintenance program centers which shall be established and located in each of the eight state planning districts to be determined by the secretary. The office of health services and environmental quality or its successor shall be the central office of the program.  D. The department, where feasible, shall implement the hypertension control program for each district by incorporating the services to be offered within existing health unit programs. In no case shall the program duplicate services offered through existing health unit programs, parish councils on aging, and other cooperating agencies in the given district.  E. The secretary shall take any action he deems necessary including the provision of advisory and technical assistance and the development of training and educational programs to assist qualified individuals and agencies to develop comprehensive and coordinated hypertension programs.  F. The secretary is authorized to:  (1) Enter into necessary contracts and agreements with local governments, colleges, universities, associations, agencies, corporations, and individuals for the development and expansion of community hypertension programs.  (2) Gather data relative to the detection of high blood pressure and the incidence of heart disease.  (3) Promote programs of professional education for physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, and public health professionals relative to the prevention, detection, and control of high blood pressure and the rehabilitation of victims of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease which result from uncontrolled hypertension.  (4) Conduct scientific investigation into the prevention, cause, detection, and control of high blood pressure.  (5) Develop more effective methods for the screening, evaluation, and control of hypertension.  (6) Apply for and accept any grant of money from the federal government or any other source available for the purposes of this Chapter.  Acts 1984, No. 701, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2483 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2483. Services

RS 2483 - Services A community based hypertension control program shall include but not be limited to the following: (1) Hypertension screening. (2) Treatment referral. (3) Counseling for victims of high blood pressure as to proper diet, weight control, and appropriate care and treatment of the condition. (4) Patient follow-up and evaluation of treatment methods. Acts 1984, No. 701, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2491 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2491. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.

RS 2491 - Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2492 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2492. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.

RS 2492 - Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2493 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2493. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.

RS 2493 - Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2494 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2494. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.

RS 2494 - Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2501 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2501. Interagency Recreation Board; creation; officers

RS 2501 - Interagency Recreation Board; creation; officers  A. The Interagency Recreation Board, referred to hereafter in this Chapter as the board, is created as a state agency in the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.  B. The board shall be comprised of seven members as follows:  (1)(a) The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, and the secretary of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, each of whom shall be an ex officio member with full voting rights and all other rights of members.  (b) The secretary of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism may designate a person to serve as a member of the board in his absence. Any such person shall have the full voting rights and all other rights granted to the secretary as a member of the board.  (2) Four persons to be appointed by the governor.  C. The appointed members shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing governor.  D. Board members shall be reimbursed their actual travel expenses incurred in carrying out their duties as board members in accordance with state travel regulations promulgated by the division of administration.  E. Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum and all actions of the board shall require the affirmative vote of at least four members of the board.  F. The board shall be domiciled in Baton Rouge.  G. The governor shall select a chairman of the board and each year the board shall elect three of its members from whom the governor shall select one person to serve as vice chairman of the board. The secretary of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, or his designee, shall serve as secretary of the board. The vice chairman shall act as chairman in the absence or disability of the chairman or in the event of a vacancy in the chairmanship.  H. The board shall meet at such times as are necessary to effectuate its purposes. The board shall meet upon call of the chairman or upon the request of any three members.  I. Each appointment by the governor and each designee shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation.  Acts 1999, No. 1148, §2; Acts 2020, No. 257, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2503 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2503. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.

RS 2503 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2504 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2504. Authority to contract

RS 2504 - Authority to contract The Interagency Recreation Board may enter into contracts with the private sector for the maintenance, upkeep, and management of golf courses, tennis courts, ball parks, and recreation facilities constructed under the provisions of this Chapter and may enter into other such contracts as may be necessary or appropriate to implement the provisions of this Chapter or any other functions of the board as provided by law, all in accordance with applicable laws. However, any such private contractor shall not in any way prohibit or restrict public access to any recreation facilities constructed under the provisions of this Chapter on the basis of race, sex, creed, or color. Acts 1999, No. 1148, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2505 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2505. Transfer of supervision, management, and use of lands to board

RS 2505 - Transfer of supervision, management, and use of lands to board  A. The Louisiana Department of Health shall transfer to the Interagency Recreation Board the supervision, management, and use of such lands in East Feliciana Parish which were determined by the predecessor Interagency Recreation Board to be suitable to implement prior law relative to the prior board, which lands were or may have been transferred to the board and subsequently transferred to the Louisiana Department of Health by legislative Act in 1989.  B. If such transfers did not take place, the Louisiana Department of Health and the Department of Public Safety and Corrections are authorized and directed to transfer to the Interagency Recreation Board the supervision, management, and use of the surface of not in excess of two hundred fifty acres of state-owned lands, including timber, located in Township 2 South, Range 1 West, and Township 3 South, Range 1 West, East Feliciana Parish, which are determined by the Interagency Recreation Board to be suitable to implement the provisions of this Chapter.  Acts 1999, No. 1148, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2511 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2511. Short title

RS 2511 - Short title This Chapter may be cited as the Missing Children Identification Act. Acts 1985, No. 122, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2512 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2512. Findings; statement of purpose

RS 2512 - Findings; statement of purpose The legislature finds and declares that the high incidence of young children who are missing from their homes is a problem of concern to the parents and citizens of Louisiana. The legislature further finds that the creation and keeping of identification records for elementary school children will assist in the recovery of missing children. The legislature expressly declares its intent that such records be used solely to assist with the finding and identification of missing children and only with parental permission. Acts 1985, No. 122, §1.