Louisiana § RS 40:2145 - Electronic signatures
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2145 — Electronic signatures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:2145. Electronic signatures
A. Electronic signatures of health care providers may be permitted on hospital records.
B. The Louisiana Department of Health shall develop guidelines to regulate the use of electronic signatures which may include limitations on which documents may be signed electronically, but any such limitation shall not prohibit the use of electronic signatures on discharge summaries and attestations.
C. The department shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Section in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, all applicable rules and guidelines established by the Health Care Financing Authority, and all standards established by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
Acts 1992, No. 1109, §1; Acts 2001, No. 1032, §14.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:2145
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2145 cover?
Section RS 40:2145 ("Electronic signatures") 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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