§ 40:2145 — Electronic signatures

Louisiana § 40:2145

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 40: Public Health and Safety

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§2145. Electronic signatures
A. Electronic signatures of health care providers may be permitted on
hospital records.
B. The Louisiana Department of Health shall develop guidelines to
regulate the use of electronic signatures which may include limitations on
which documents may be signed electronically, but any such limitation shall
not prohibit the use of electronic signatures on discharge summaries and
attestations.
C. The department shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement
the provisions of this Section in accordance with the Administrative Procedure
Act, all applicable rules and guidelines established by the Health Care
Financing Authority, and all standards established by the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Legislative History

Acts 1992, No. 1109, §1; Acts 2001, No. 1032, §14.