La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-9257 - Liability
A. Any registered
nurse who has properly trained and documented that a direct service worker is
competent to perform the prescribed tasks shall not be liable for any civil
damages as a result of any act or omission of the direct service
worker.
B. Any physician licensed
to practice medicine by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, whether
or not the physician developed the persons plan of care, including but not
limited to the prescribed medical regime, who is rendering professional medical
care services shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any
negligent or intentional act or omission of the direct service worker or
licensed and/or certified agency.
C. Notwithstanding any other provision of
law, licensed and/or certified agencies that employ or contract direct service
workers shall be liable for acts or omissions of the direct service
worker.
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