2015 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 40 - Public Health and Safety
RS 40:1109.1 - Definitions
PART V. DOWN SYNDROME: PUBLIC INFORMATION
§1109.1. Definitions
As used in this Part, the following terms have the meaning ascribed in this Section:
(1) "Department" means the Department of Health and Hospitals.
(2) "Down syndrome" means a chromosomal condition caused by the presence of an extra whole or partial copy of chromosome 21.
(3) "Healthcare facility" means a facility, including but not limited to a hospital, or an office where a healthcare provider furnishes care to patients for health needs or medical conditions.
(4)(a) "Healthcare provider" means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of this state to provide health care or medical treatment in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.
(b) "Healthcare provider" includes a genetic counselor.
(5) "Hospital" means a facility that is duly licensed as a hospital in accordance with the provisions of the Hospital Licensing Law, R.S. 40:2100 et seq.
Acts 2014, No. 352, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.391 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
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