Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 40, § 1081.9. Hemophilia; state treatment program; advisory committee

(1) “Department” shall mean the Louisiana Department of Health, or its successor.

(2) “Hemophilia” shall mean a bleeding tendency resulting from a genetically determined deficiency factor in the blood.

(3) “Hemophiliac” shall mean a person suffering from hemophilia.

(4) “Secretary” shall mean the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, or his designated representative.

(1) Develop standards for determining eligibility for care and treatment under this program.

(2) Extend financial assistance to hemophiliacs in obtaining blood and blood derivatives and concentrates, and other efficacious agents for use in hospitals, medical and dental facilities, and at home, or participate in the cost of blood processing to the extent that such support will facilitate the supplying of blood, blood derivatives and concentrates, and other efficacious agents to hemophiliac patients at an economical cost, thus increasing the effectiveness of the monies appropriated to carry out the provisions of this Section.

(3) Institute and maintain educational programs among physicians, dentists, hospitals, public health departments, schools, and the public concerning hemophilia, including dissemination of information and the conducting of educational programs concerning the methods of care and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia.

(4) Promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Section.