Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 37, § 1745.14. Reporting of certain actions taken by health care entities; to whom to report; information to be reported; time frame for reporting

(1) Takes an adverse action against a health care professional due to impairment or possible impairment.

(2) Accepts the surrender of clinical privileges, the resignation of employment or a contractual relationship, or the withdrawal from participation in a health care training program of or by a health care professional under any of the following conditions:

(1) The individual cooperates with the institutional policy regarding the evaluation or treatment of such impairment or possible impairment.

(2) Any leave of absence granted is for six months or less.

(3) The individual agrees not to engage in any clinical activity while undergoing evaluation or treatment except insofar as approved by his or her addiction provider while undergoing treatment.

(4) The individual, if a physician, cooperates with the Physicians Health Program of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners or, if a registered nurse, cooperates with the Recovering Nurses Program of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing or, if a dentist, cooperates with the Dentist Well-Being Committee program of the Louisiana Dental Association, as approved by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry, or if a medical psychologist, cooperates with a program approved by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

(1) The name, address, telephone number, and category of license of the health care professional.

(2) The date and nature of the action taken and a description of the acts or omissions or other reasons for the action.

(3) Such other information respecting the circumstances of the action as the department or the professional licensing board deems appropriate.