1. A. As used in these rules and in the Act, the following terms are interpreted and deemed to have the meanings specified.

   1. Certified Nurse Assistant―a certified nurse aide certified by the Board of Examiners of Nursing Facility Administrators, pursuant to R.S. 37:2504, as amended.
   2. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist―a registered nurse who administers any form of anesthetic to any person in Louisiana in accordance with the conditions specified by R.S. 37:930, as amended.
   3. Chiropractor―a person holding a license to engage in the practice of chiropractic in the state of Louisiana, pursuant to R.S. 37:2801-2830, as amended.
   4. Clinical Nurse Specialist—an advanced practice registered nurse educated in a recognized nursing specialty area who is certified according to the requirements of a nationally recognized certifying body and approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, pursuant to R.S. 37:911-935, as amended.
   5. Dentist―a person holding a license to engage in the practice of dentistry in the state of Louisiana, pursuant to R.S. 37:751-793, as amended.
   6. Licensed Practical Nurse―a person holding a license to engage in the practice of practical nursing in the state of Louisiana, pursuant to R.S. 37:961-979, as amended.
   7. Non-Profit Cancer Treatment Facility―a non-profit facility considered tax-exempt under §501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. §501(c)(3), for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer or cancer-related diseases, whether or not such a facility is required to be licensed by this state.
   8. Nurse Midwife―a registered nurse certified by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing as a certified nurse midwife, pursuant to R.S. 37:3240-3257, as amended.
   9. Nurse Practitioner—an advanced practice registered nurse educated in a specified area of care and certified according to the requirements of a nationally recognized accrediting agency and approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, pursuant to R.S. 37:911-935, as amended.
   10. Nursing Home―a private home, institution, building, residence or other place, licensed or provisionally licensed by the Department of Health and Hospitals, pursuant to R.S. 40:2009.2, as amended.
   11. Optometrist―a person holding a license to engage in the practice of optometry in the state of Louisiana, pursuant to R.S. 37:1041-1068, as amended.
   12. Person―an individual, natural person.
   13. Pharmacist―a person holding a certificate of registration issued by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy pursuant to R.S. 37:1171-1183, as amended.
   14. Physical Therapist―a person holding a license to engage in the practice of physical therapy in the state of Louisiana, pursuant to R.S. 37:2401-2422, as amended.
   15. Podiatrist―a person holding a license to engage in the practice of podiatry in the state of Louisiana, pursuant to R.S. 37:611-628, as amended.
   16. Professional Corporation―any professional corporation a health care provider is authorized to form under the provisions of Title 12 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended.
   17. Psychologist―a person holding a license to engage in the practice of psychology in the state of Louisiana, pursuant to R.S. 37:2351-2367, as amended.
   18. Registered Nurse―a person holding a license to engage in the practice of nursing in the state of Louisiana, pursuant to R.S. 37:911-935, as amended.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1231.4(D)(3), formerly R.S. 40:1299.44(D)(3).

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Patient’s Compensation Fund Oversight Board, LR 18:168 (February 1992), amended LR 29:344 (March 2003), amended by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Patient’s Compensation Fund Oversight Board, LR 38:2534 (October 2012).