Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:2109.3 – Pediatric advanced life support training for nurses
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:2109.3
- Hospital: means any institution, place, building, or agency, public or private, whether for profit or not, with facilities for the diagnosis, treatment, or care of persons who are suffering from illness, injury, infirmity, or deformity or other physical condition for which obstetrical, medical, or surgical services would be available and appropriate and which operates or is affiliated with facilities for the overnight care, observation, or recovery of those persons. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:2102
- Person: means the state, and any political subdivision or municipal corporation thereof, an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association or joint stock association, or the legal successor thereof. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:2102
A. As used in this Section, the following definitions shall apply unless the content clearly states otherwise:
(1) “Pediatric ward” means a specially designated area, floor, or section in a hospital that is recognized as the area, floor, or section where infants and children can be treated.
(2) “Registered nurse” means any person licensed under La. Rev. Stat. 37:920 to engage in the practice of nursing.
B. No later than January 1, 1995, every registered nurse who works primarily in a hospital emergency room or pediatric ward shall be trained in an emergency nursing pediatric course that includes training in pediatric trauma and pediatric advanced life support and that has been conducted pursuant to guidelines established by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Training taken in compliance with this requirement may be used to satisfy continuing education requirements as established by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Training may be taught by any person approved pursuant to guidelines established by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
Acts 1993, No. 548, §1, eff. June 10, 1993.