La. Stat. tit. 37 § 1026.3

Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session

Section 37:1026.3 - Definitions

As used in this Part:

(1) "Authorized prescriber" means a licensed physician, dentist, or other health care provider authorized by law to prescribe drugs, medications, medical devices or appliances, and health care regimens.

(2) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Health.

(3) "Licensed long-term care facility" means any of the following:

(a) Nursing home as defined in R.S. 40:2009.2.

(b) Adult residential care provider as defined in R.S. 40:2166.3.

(4) "Medication attendant" means a person who, pursuant to this Part, has completed a medication administration course approved by the Louisiana Department of Health, passed an examination for medication attendants approved by the Louisiana Department of Health, and received a current certification from the Louisiana Department of Health.

La. R.S. § 37:1026.3

Acts 2007, No. 293, §1, eff. July 9, 2007; Acts 2022, No. 112, §1.

Amended by Acts 2022, No. 112,s. 1, eff. 8/1/2022.

Acts 2007, No. 293, §1, eff. 7/9/2007.