2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 40:2017 — Care of indigent or destitute sick persons; maintenance

§2017.  Care of indigent or destitute sick persons; maintenance

The department may, in addition to the powers conferred on it by this Chapter and in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, exercise the following functions:

(1)  Provide for the care and treatment, in privately owned hospitals and other institutions, of indigent or destitute sick persons, including mentally ill and mentally deficient persons.

(2)  Furnish the indigent or destitute proper dental, medical, surgical and other treatment, including their transportation to the point of treatment and return.

(3)  Contract or enter into agreement for such care and treatment upon such terms as may be agreed upon between the parties to the arrangements.

(4)  Employ such physicians, interns and other employees as may, in its opinion, be necessary for the proper care and treatment of the indigent and destitute under this Chapter.

(5)  The department may establish maintenance allowances for officials and employees of the hospitals and schools under its administration and for other purposes.

(6)  Cooperate with other agencies of the state in carrying into effect the laws of the State in relation to any programs designed to improve services rendered persons in need of and eligible for such services.

Added by Acts 1958, No. 38, §1.  Amended by Acts 1964, No. 170, §7.