RS 40:1109.1 - Definitions As used in this Part, the following terms have the meaning ascribed in this Section: (1) 'Department' means the Louisiana Department of Health. (2) 'Down syndrome' means a chromosomal condition caused by the presence of an extra whole or partial copy of chromosome 21. (3) 'Healthcare facility' means a facility, including but not limited to a hospital, or an office where a healthcare provider furnishes care to patients for health needs or medical conditions. (4)(a) 'Healthcare provider' means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of this state to provide health care or medical treatment in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession. (b) 'Healthcare provider' includes a genetic counselor. (5) 'Hospital' means a facility that is duly licensed as a hospital in accordance with the provisions of the Hospital Licensing Law, R.S. 40:2100 et seq. Acts 2014, No. 352, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.391 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
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