La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XXV-701

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XXV-701 - Authority

A. The Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners recognizes that impairments in the functioning of persons licensed, credentialed or registered to practice under the auspices of the Louisiana Social Work Practice Act can affect competent delivery of social work services and impair professional judgment.

B. Therefore, in order to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state, as mandated by R.S. 37:2701, the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners establishes the Social Work Impaired Professional Program.

C. Therefore, in order to ensure a quality program with professional oversight, the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners establishes the Impaired Professional Program Committee. The committee structure and function is directed by the board's chairperson.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XXV-701

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Certified Social Work Examiners, LR 29:2389 (November 2003), amended LR 34:249 (February 2008).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2705.C.