RS 37:1026.3 - Definitions

LA Rev Stat § 37:1026.3 (2018) (N/A)
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§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) "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.

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

(4) "Licensed nursing home" means a facility established and licensed pursuant to R.S. 40:2009.3.

Acts 2007, No. 293, §1, eff. July 9, 2007.