Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1226.7 – Compensation of caregiver
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1226.7
- Aftercare: means any assistance provided by a caregiver to a patient pursuant to this Part after the patient's discharge from a hospital. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1226.1
- Caregiver: means an individual who meets all of the following conditions:
(a) Is eighteen years of age or older. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1226.1
- Patient: means an individual who has been admitted to a hospital for inpatient care and who is eighteen years of age or older. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1226.1
A caregiver designated under the provisions of this Part shall not accept compensation in exchange for aftercare provided to the patient. A licensed medical professional may be designated as a caregiver as long as the individual does not accept compensation for aftercare provided to the patient.
Acts 2016, No. 351, §1.