la-202609-7abafa25a3: Nurse Licensure Compact

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B.Once registered, the licensed facility/agency, the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN) and the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE) shall have real-time access to nurse licensure verification including expiration dates, upcoming renewals and discipline from all nurse licensure compact states. The real-time notifications shall be delivered to employer inboxes automatically and immediately available to the requisite nursing boards prior to a registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) furnishing any such services in one or more of the following licensed and/or certified health care facilities and agencies, including but not limited to:

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21.free-standing birth centers (FSBC); 22. - 25.... AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 37:1018-1020. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 45:45 (January 2019), amended by the Department of Health, Health Standards Section, LR 52: Family Impact Statement In compliance with Act 1183 of the 1999 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, the impact of this proposed Rule on the family has been considered. It is anticipated that this proposed Rule will have no impact on family functioning, stability and autonomy as described in R.S. 49:972. Poverty Impact Statement In compliance with Act 854 of the 2012 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, the poverty impact of this proposed Rule has been considered. It is anticipated that this proposed Rule will have no impact on child, individual, or family poverty in relation to individual or community asset development as described in R.S. 49:973. Small Business Analysis In compliance with the Small Business Protection Act, the economic impact of this proposed Rule on small businesses has been considered. It is anticipated that this proposed Rule will not have an impact on small businesses. Provider Impact Statement In compliance with House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 170 of the 2014 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, the provider impact of this proposed Rule has been considered. It is anticipated that this proposed Rule will not have an impact on providers. Public Comments Interested persons may submit written comments to Cecile Castello, RN, Health Standards Section, Post Office Box 3767, Baton Rouge, LA 70821. Ms. Castello is responsible for responding to inquiries regarding this proposed Rule. The deadline for submitting written comments is 4:30 p.m. on October 23, 2026. Public Hearing Interested persons may submit a written request to conduct a public hearing by U.S. mail to the Office of the Secretary ATTN: LDH Rulemaking Coordinator, Post Office Box 629, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0629; however, such request must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 6, 2026. If the criteria set forth in R.S. 49:953(A)(2)(a) are satisfied, LDH will conduct a public hearing at 9:30 a.m. on October 22, 2026 in Room 173 of the Bienville Building, which is located at 628 North Fourth Street, Baton Rouge, LA. To confirm whether a public hearing will be held, interested persons should first call Allen Enger at (225) 342-1342 after October 6, 2026. If a public hearing is to be held, all interested persons are invited to attend and present data, views, comments, or arguments, orally or in writing. In the event of a hearing, parking is available to the public in the Galvez Parking Garage, which is located between North Sixth and North Fifth/North and Main Streets (cater-corner from the Bienville Building. Bruce D. Greenstein Secretary FISCAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RULE TITLE: Nurse Licensure Compact I.ESTIMATED IMPLEMENTATION COSTS (SAVINGS) TO STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (Summary) It is anticipated that implementation of this proposed Rule will have no programmatic fiscal impact on the costs of the state or local governmental units other than the cost of promulgation in FY 27. It is anticipated that $249 SGR will be expended in FY 27 for the state's administrative expense for promulgation of this proposed rule and the final rule. This proposed Rule amends the provisions governing the nurse licensure compact to update the provider types required to register with the National Council State Boards of Nursing e-Notify system. II.ESTIMATED EFFECT ON REVENUE COLLECTIONS OF STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS (Summary) It is anticipated that implementation of this proposed Rule will not impact revenue collections of state or local governmental units. III.ESTIMATED COSTS AND/OR ECONOMIC BENEFITS TO DIRECTLY AFFECTED PERSONS, SMALL BUSINESSES, OR NONGOVERNMENTAL GROUPS (Summary) It is anticipated that implementation of this proposed Rule will not result in costs and/or economic benefits to those directly affected persons, small businesses, or non-governmental groups. IV.ESTIMATED EFFECT ON COMPETITION AND EMPLOYMENT (Summary) It is anticipated that this proposed Rule will not have an impact on competition and employment. Cecile Castello, RNAlan M. Boxberger Interim Deputy Assistant SecretaryLegislative Fiscal Officer 2609#060Legislative Fiscal Office