March 10, 2022 Hospital Licensing Standards LAC 48.9336 and 9391

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Amends the provisions governing the licensing of hospitals in order to:  1) allow visitation by members of the clergy during a declared public health emergency, 2) ensure proper electronic coding and tracking of post-abortion complications, 3) require hospitals to submit a report on patients who present for post-abortion complication emergency treatment, and 4) ensure that hospital staff members attempt to obtain the required patient information prior to discharge, in compliance with Act 30 of the 2020 Second Extraordinary Session and Act 425 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.

Contact Information:  Tasheka Dukes, RN, Health Standards Section, P.O. Box 3767, Baton Rouge, LA 70821

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RELATED ITEMS

• Emergency Rule: N/A
• Notice of Intent: Prior to Proposed Rule: September 2021 LAC
• Notice of Intent: Proposed Rule
• Notice of Intent: March 20, 2022 (Louisiana Register)