Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 40, § 2120.13. Definitions

(1) “Certified nurse aide” means an individual who has completed a Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program approved by the state as meeting the requirements of 42 CFR 483.151 and 483.154 or has been determined competent as provided in 42 CFR 483.150(a) and (b) and is listed as certified and in good standing on the state's Certified Nurse Aide Registry.

(2) “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.

(3) “Healthcare facility” means any person, partnership, corporation, unincorporated association, or other legal entity licensed pursuant to R.S. 40:2006(A)(2) and operating or planning to operate within the state.

(4) “Licensee” means any nursing agency properly licensed in accordance with this Part.

(5) “Nurse” means a registered nurse as defined in R.S. 37:913 or a licensed practical nurse as defined in R.S. 37:961.

(6) “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. However, for purposes of this Part, “nurse staffing agency” does not include the following:

(7) “Secretary” means the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health or his designee.