As used in this Part:

            (1) “Authorized prescriber” means a licensed physician, dentist, or other health care provider authorized by law to prescribe drugs, medications, medical devices or appliances, and health care regimens.

            (2) “Department” means the Louisiana Department of Health.

            (3) “Licensed long-term care facility” means any of the following:

            (a) Nursing home as defined in La. Rev. Stat. 40:2009.2.

            (b) Adult residential care provider as defined in La. Rev. Stat. 40:2166.3.

            (4) “Medication attendant” means a person who, pursuant to this Part, has completed a medication administration course approved by the Louisiana Department of Health, passed an examination for medication attendants approved by the Louisiana Department of Health, and received a current certification from the Louisiana Department of Health.

            Acts 2007, No. 293, §1, eff. July 9, 2007; Acts 2022, No. 112, §1.