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Pursuant to Act 483 of the 2022 Regular Legislative Session, the following page contains a report regarding the requirements to obtain an initial EMS Practitioner license in the State of Louisiana. Also included is a link to the number of initial licenses and renewed licenses issued by parish of residence for the calendar year 2024.
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Act 573 (2014) require a public or private water system to maintain a minimum disinfectant level of free or total chlorine in the water being delivered to the distribution system, in finished water storage tanks, and in all points of the distribution.
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As required by Act 534 of the 2014 Regular Session, the state superintendent of education, secretary of the Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS), and the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) shall review and evaluate the effectiveness of current state programs, including but not limited to sex education provided by public schools, aimed at reducing the rate of teen pregnancy and preventing the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases among youth of Louisiana.
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The 2025 Postpartum Newborn Nurse Home Visiting Task Force evaluates the impact of the Family Connects model in existing pilot sites in Louisiana and other states and provides recommendations for scaling postpartum newborn nurse home visiting services statewide. Louisiana faces significant challenges in maternal and infant health, including high maternal and infant mortality rates and limited access to postpartum services, particularly in rural and under-resourced areas. In response to House Concurrent Resolution 113 (HCR 113) by Representative Stephanie Hilferty, of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, the Postpartum Newborn Nurse Home Visiting Task Force was created to: Study the implementation and impact of the Family Connects model of postpartum newborn nurse home visiting in Louisiana and other states Develop policy and funding recommendations to implement postpartum newborn nurse home visiting services, such as those provided through the Family Connects model in this state Provide for the composition and duties of the task force Report findings to the Louisiana Legislature The Family Connects model is an evidence-based postpartum newborn nurse home visiting program designed to support maternal and infant health through short-term interventions and connections to community resources.
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The 2024 Louisiana Sickle Cell Commission Annual Legislative Report reflects the accomplishments and activities of the Louisiana Sickle Cell Commission during State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024 (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024). This report includes information on programs, activities, and the coordination of services related to sickle cell disease, as well as an action plan to address sickle cell disease in the state.
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The 2024 Review of Statutes Related to Sickle Cell Disease and Systems of Care in Louisiana Report includes findings and recommendations that represent a preliminary review of the current legislative framework related to the systems of care and support for individuals with sickle cell disease in Louisiana. Gaps and opportunities in current policy are highlighted to inform future legislative and policy actions to enhance healthcare access, quality, and supportive services for this population with special healthcare needs.
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If you missed attending past Rural Health Workshops or want to take another look at your favorite presentations, we have all past presentation recordings and resources from our previous Rural Health Workshops! https://wellaheadla.com/move-well-ahead/provider-education-network/education-and-training/rural-health-workshop/resources/
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Act 17 of the 2023 Regular Session requires an annual report to the legislature of any condition added to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) related to newborn screening and the Louisiana Department of Health's review and determination on the conditions.
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Monitoring the health status of a population is an essential step in evaluating the effectiveness of various health programs and in developing programmatic policy for the future. Monitoring the status of a population relative to certain health indicators over a number of years is an especially effective tool for health planning. Act 985 of the 1995 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session, enacting R.S. 40:1300.71, requires that the Louisiana Department of Health annually prepare a report card relative to health and health-related issues.
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The Task Force on Alopecia Awareness, established by Senate Concurrent Resolution 32 by Senator Price, is dedicated to raising awareness, improving access to care, and supporting individuals living with alopecia and other hair and scalp disorders in Louisiana. To achieve this goal, the task force conducted a comprehensive review of existing research, consulted with healthcare professionals and community stakeholders, and surveyed individuals affected by hair loss conditions.
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