§ 37:3721 This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Louisiana Community Health Worker Workforce Act”.
§ 37:3722 As used in this Chapter, except where the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:
§ 37:3723 There is hereby created a Louisiana Community Health Worker Workforce Board, hereafter referred to in this Chapter as the “board”, within the Louisiana Department of Health. It shall
§ 37:3724 A. The board shall meet twice per year. Members of the board shall serve without compensation.
§ 37:3725 The department, in consultation with the board, may adopt rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act to implement core skills, roles, and competencies for community health wo
§ 37:3726 The board shall terminate operations on December 31, 2028.

Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 37 > Chapter 61 - Louisiana Community Health Worker Workforce

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Community health worker: means an individual who serves as a liaison for community members to facilitate access to health and social services and to improve quality and cultural competence of service delivery through outreach, education, support, and advocacy. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3722
  • Department: means the Louisiana Department of Health. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3722