§28:232. Limitations on liability of physician or provider
RS 28:232 – Limitations on liability of physician or provider A physician or provider who administers or does not administer behavioral health treatment according to and in good faith reliance upon the validity of an advance directive for behavioral health treatment shall not be subject to criminal prosecution, civil liability, or professional disciplinary action resulting […]
§28:215.3. Treatment facilities; dissemination of information
§215.3 Treatment facilities; dissemination of information A. Notwithstanding R.S. 28.2, for the purposes of this Section, “treatment facility” shall mean any healthcare facility which provides services or treatment to a person who is suffering from a mental illness or substance-related or addictive disorder except for a nursing home as defined in R.S. 40:2009.2. B. A […]
§28:233. Individuals prohibited from serving as representative
RS 28:233 – Individuals prohibited from serving as representative The following individuals shall be prohibited from serving as a representative: (1) The treating physician, provider, or an employee of the physician or provider if the physician, provider, or employee is unrelated to the principal by blood, marriage, or adoption. (2) An owner, operator, or employee […]
§28:215.4. Consent
RS 28:215.4 – Consent A. Prior to personnel of the coroner’s office or CSI/HIP providing any home-based supports or services to an individual, the personnel of the coroner’s office or of the CSI/HIP shall provide to the individual in writing a full disclosure of all services to be provided, frequency of home visits, and notice […]
§28:234. Individuals prohibited from serving as witnesses to advance directive for behavioral health treatment
RS 28:234 – Individuals prohibited from serving as witnesses to advance directive for behavioral health treatment The following individuals shall be prohibited from serving as a witness to the signing of an advance directive for behavioral health treatment: (1) The treating physician, provider, or a relative of the physician or provider. (2) An owner, operator, […]
§28:215.5. Coroner’s Strategic Initiative for a Health Information and Intervention Program; advisory board
RS 28:215.5 – Coroner’s Strategic Initiative for a Health Information and Intervention Program; advisory board A. Each coroner establishing the program authorized in R.S. 28:215.1 shall establish a Coroner’s Strategic Initiative for a Health Information and Intervention Program Advisory Board to advise the coroner on matters related to the services and programs provided through the […]
§28:235. Withdrawal of representative; rescission of withdrawal
RS 28:235 – Withdrawal of representative; rescission of withdrawal A. A representative may withdraw by giving notice to the principal. If a principal is incapable, the representative may withdraw by giving notice to the treating physician or provider. The treating physician or provider shall document the withdrawal as part of the principal’s medical record. B. […]
§28:215.6. Limitation of liability
RS 28:215.6 – Limitation of liability A. Any and all personnel of the office of the coroner, who are performing duties in conjunction with the Coroner’s Strategic Initiative for a Health Information and Intervention Program ("CSI/HIP"), shall be immune from criminal penalties or civil damages resulting from any act, decision, omission, communication, or any failure […]
§28:221. Definitions
RS 28:221 – Definitions As used in this Part: (1) “Advance directive for behavioral health treatment” or “advance directive” means a written document voluntarily executed by a principal in accordance with the requirements of this Part and includes a declaration or the appointment of a representative or both. (2) “Behavioral health treatment” means treatment of […]
§28:222. Individuals who may make an advance directive for behavioral health treatment; period of validity
RS 28:222 – Individuals who may make an advance directive for behavioral health treatment; period of validity A. An adult who is not incapable may make an advance directive for behavioral health treatment. The preferences or instructions may include consent to or refusal of behavioral health treatment. B. An advance directive for behavioral health treatment […]