Nurse Staffing Agencies
Initial Licensure
Initial Licensing Application Packet shall include:
- Completed license application form.
- Non-refundable licensing fee: the Payment Procedure has changed please follow the link for instructions.
- A copy of verification of current active business with the Secretary of State, or equivalent state business registry, which references the current registered agent;
- A copy of the organizational chart of the NSA, including the names and addresses of the person or persons under whose management or supervision the NSA will be operated
- A statement detailing the experience and qualifications of the applicant to operate an NSA;
- A statement of financial solvency, comprised of the following:
- A line of credit issued from a federally insured, licensed lending institution in the amount of at least $25,000 that is:
- current and in effect at the time of submission of the application for licensure; and
- issued to and in the name of the applicant shown on the application for licensure;
- General and professional liability insurance in an amount sufficient to provide coverage in accordance with the total amount recoverable for all malpractice claims as indicated in R.S. 40:1231.2, or current law; and
- Worker’s compensation insurance that is in compliance with the Louisiana Workers' Compensation Law, R.S.23:1020.1 et seq., or current law, with a minimum coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 that is current and in effect at the time of submission of the license application;
- A line of credit issued from a federally insured, licensed lending institution in the amount of at least $25,000 that is:
- Proof that the LDH, HSS is specifically identified as the certificate holder on any policies and any certificates of insurance issued as proof of insurance by the insurer or producer (agent);
- A copy of a statewide criminal background check including sex offender registry status, on all applicant(s), owner(s) with 5 percent or more ownership interest, and administrator/director, for any state lived in within the last five years;
- A statement of the days and hours of operation; and
- Disclosure of Ownership form
Email your licensing packet to: HSS.LA.NSA@la.gov.
CNA work history must be submitted by the provider on the official NAT-9NSA Form. It must be mailed or emailed ; faxes will not be accepted. Please contact LA.CNA@LA.GOV to obtain a copy of this form. This form is only accepted by the designated signer on file.
Helpful Links
- Memo: 07/01/2024- Extension
- Memo: NSA to HCP
- Memo: ACT 577 - All Licensed Health Care Facilities
- DSW Registry and Adverse Action Memo (new-effective 10/01/2018)
- Locations
- ACT 577
- Nurse Staffing Agencies Licensing Standards, LAC 48:I Chapter 77
- Fees: Payment Procedure
- Initial Licensure Checklist
- Change of Address, Key Personnel, or Name
- Change of Ownership
Contact
Michael Mire, RN
Michael.Mire@la.gov
Phone: 225-342-0255
Fax: 225-342-0157