La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-9257

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-9257 - Liability

A. Any registered nurse who has properly trained and documented that a direct service worker is competent to perform the prescribed tasks shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any act or omission of the direct service worker.

B. Any physician licensed to practice medicine by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, whether or not the physician developed the persons plan of care, including but not limited to the prescribed medical regime, who is rendering professional medical care services shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any negligent or intentional act or omission of the direct service worker or licensed and/or certified agency.

C. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, licensed and/or certified agencies that employ or contract direct service workers shall be liable for acts or omissions of the direct service worker.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-9257

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 38:3179 (December 2012), Amended LR 42895 (6/1/2016).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1031-1034.