Louisiana § RS 37:1026.4 - Medication attendants
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1026.4 — Medication attendants, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:1026.4. Medication attendants
Persons who have successfully completed an approved medication administration course, passed a qualifying certification examination, and been issued a current certification by the department pursuant to this Part shall be permitted to administer certain medications to residents of licensed long-term care facilities and shall be considered direct care staff with regard to licensed long-term care facilities. The ratio of supervising licensed personnel to certified medication attendants shall be specified in department rules.
Acts 2007, No. 293, §1, eff. July 9, 2007; Acts 2022, No. 112, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:1026.4
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1026.4 cover?
Section RS 37:1026.4 ("Medication attendants") 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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