RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 415 (HB 579) 2016 Regular Session Robert Johnson
Existing law authorizes a licensed dietitian or nutritionist to assess nutritional needs and
recommend a dietary plan to the patient's primary healthcare provider.
New law further authorizes a licensed dietitian or nutritionist employed by a healthcare
facility licensed by the La. Dept. of Health to directly order the dietary plan and appropriate
laboratory tests to monitor the effectiveness of the dietary plan subject to the approval of and
authorization by the licensed healthcare facility's medical staff or bylaws.
Effective August 1, 2016.
(Adds R.S. 37:3083(1)(f))