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NATCEP Rulemaking Activity
NATCEP Licensing Standards
Act 401 of 2014 requires state government agencies to publish information and reports when the agency is in the process of adopting, amending, or repealing a rule or fee. For official copies of published documents, please refer to the Louisiana Register website. Questions regarding HSS administrative rulemaking activity may be directed to Dr. Cynthia York at [email protected].
NATCEP Licensing Standards – Rulemaking Activity
June 11, 2025 – The Department of Health, Health Standards Section (the department), proposes to amend LAC 48:I.10001 and §10015 as authorized by R.S. 36:254 and P.L. 100-203. This proposed Rule is promulgated in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq. The department proposes to amend the provisions governing the licensing of nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs in order to add definitions and provisions for the utilization of virtual classroom training.
Notice of Intent (proposed changes): NATCEP_10001 and 10015 NOI_25.06 It is anticipated that the Notice of Intent will be published in the June 20, 2025 edition of the Louisiana Register
Summary Report: NATCEP_10001 and 10015_NOI_25.06_Summary Report
Final Rule:
NATCEP Licensing Standards – Rulemaking Activity
June 11, 2025 – The Department of Health, Health Standards Section (the department), proposes to amend LAC 48:I.Chapter 100 as authorized by R.S. 36:254 and P.L. 100-203. This proposed Rule is promulgated in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq. The department proposes to amend the provisions governing the licensing of nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs in order to revise the employer’s requirements and responsibilities for checking certain databases/registries, to update the department’s process for notifying an individual that has been implicated in an investigation and/or had charges substantiated, and to clarify the process for requesting an informal dispute resolution or administrative hearing.
Notice of Intent (proposed changes): NATCEP_NOI_25.06 It is anticipated that the Notice of Intent will be published in the June 20, 2025 edition of the Louisiana Register.
Summary Report: NATCEP_NOI_25.06 Summary Report
Final Rule: