Louisiana § RS 37:1026.3 - Definitions
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1026.3 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 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.
Acts 2007, No. 293, §1, eff. July 9, 2007; Acts 2022, No. 112, §1.
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Section RS 37:1026.3 ("Definitions") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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