August 10, 2023 Hospital Licensing Standards LAC 48:I.Chapter 93 and 9443

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Amends the provisions governing the licensing of hospitals in order to permit competent adult victims of sexually oriented criminal offenses to receive written documentation resulting from their forensic medical exam in the possession of the hospital in compliance with Act 540 of the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, and to require hospitals to adopt and implement policies for a surgical smoke plume evacuation plan for surgical procedures using heat-producing equipment and to update the requirements for visitation by members of the clergy during a declared public health emergency, in compliance with Acts 35 and 367 of the 2023 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: June 2023 LAC
• Notice of Intent: Proposed Rule
• Notice of Intent: August 20, 2023 (Louisiana Register)