Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:2120.16 – Upon receipt and after review of an application for a license in accordance with this Part, the secretary shall issue a license if it is determined that the applicant is qualified to
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:2120.16
- Department: means the Louisiana Department of Health or any office or agency thereof designated by the secretary of the department to administer the provisions of this Part. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:2120.13
- Nurse: means a registered nurse as defined in La. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:2120.13
- Nurse staffing agency: means any person, partnership, corporation, unincorporated association, or other legal entity that employs, assigns, or refers nurses or certified nurse aides to render healthcare services in a healthcare facility for a fee. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:2120.13
- Secretary: means the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health or his designee. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:2120.13
Upon receipt and after review of an application for a license in accordance with this Part, the secretary shall issue a license if it is determined that the applicant is qualified to operate a nurse staffing agency based upon demonstrated compliance with this Part. A license issued by the department in accordance with this Section shall remain effective for a period of two years unless the license is revoked or suspended pursuant to this Part. When a nurse staffing agency is sold or ownership is transferred, the transferee shall notify the department and apply for a new license at least forty-five days prior to the transfer. The transferor shall remain responsible for the operation of the agency until such time as a license is issued to the transferee.
Acts 2022, No. 577, §1.