The Department of Health, Health Standards Section (the department) proposes to amend the provisions governing the licensing of Free-standing Birth Centers (FSBC) providers in order to comply with the requirements of the following Acts of the 2024 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature: Act 122 that requires FSBC providers to, prior to discharge following birth, provide the mother and her family members information about post-birth warning signs, including symptoms and available resources; and Act 624 that requires FSBC providers to implement workplace violence mitigation initiatives.
In compliance with Acts 122 and 624, the department hereby proposes to amend the provisions governing the licensing of FSBCs in order to update general provisions for licensure, requirements for policies and procedures, and client discharge processes. The department also proposes to amend the provisions governing the licensing of FSBC providers in order to update requirements for provisional licensure and deemed status.