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Emergency Telemedicine LAC 50:I.505
Continues the provisions of the March 16, 2020 Emergency Rule which adopted provisions governing coverage of telemedicine during a declared disaster.
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Abortion Facilities – Licensing Standards LAC 48:I.4431
Continues the provisions of the December 3, 2016 and March 20, 2021 Emergency Rules which amended the provisions governing outpatient abortion facilities in order to comply with Acts 97, 563 and 593 of the 2016 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature which increased the time period for pre-operative services, mandated the distribution of printed information about services for pregnant women, and established provisions for the disposal of fetal remains.
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2021 Fourth Quarter Hospital Stabilization Assessment
The Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing has submitted a Potpourri relative to the 2021 Fourth Quarter Hospital Stabilization Assessment to the Office of the State Register for publication in the June 20, 2021 edition of the Louisiana Register.
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Reimbursement for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Laboratory Testing LAC 50:V.117 and XI.7503
Amends the provisions governing inpatient hospital services and ambulatory surgical centers in order to provide for reimbursement of laboratory testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) separately from inpatient hospital per diem payments and ambulatory surgical center flat fee reimbursement amounts.
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Nursing Facilities – Licensing Standards LAC 48:I.9769 and 9771
Amends the provisions governing the licensing of nursing facilities in order to establish minimum requirements and limitations for visitation by clergy and immediate family members or other designated persons during a declared public health emergency in compliance with Acts 18 and 30 of the 2020 Second Extraordinary Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
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Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Developmental Disabilities – Licensing Standards LAC 48:I.8519 and 8591
Amends the provisions governing the licensing of intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities in order to establish minimum requirements and limitations for visitations of immediate family members or other designated persons during a declared public health emergency or to address Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in compliance with Act 27 of the 2020 Second Extraordinary Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
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Hospice Licensing Standards LAC 48:I.8201 and 8217
Amends the provisions governing hospice licensing to include the definition of a public health emergency (PHE) and add exemptions relating to the qualifications required for certain nursing staff hired during a PHE.
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Case Management – Licensing Standards LAC 48:I.Chapter 49
Amends the provisions governing the licensing of case management providers in order to amend the training and education requirements to address current staff shortages and ensure sufficient access to services.
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RFI - STD/HIV/Hepatitis Surveillance, Prevention and Care Programs
The Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV/Hepatitis Program issues this Request for Information (RFI) with the intent to determine interested and qualified companies, individuals, etc. who show a demonstrated capacity to provide the activities related to the prevention of STD, HIV and Hepatitis infections, the provision of medical and social services, as well as clinical services and treatment for persons affected by STDs, HIV and/or Hepatitis, and for monitoring those epidemics over time.
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June 2021 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The June 2021 Legislative Oversight Committee reports have been submitted to the respective legislative oversight committees in accordance with R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b)(c)
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Final Rule: AED Reporting Requirements
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Emergency Order: State Health Officer Order - Visitation at Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/DD) and Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs)
State Health Officer Order - Visitation at Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/DD) and Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs)