GREEN SHEET REDIGEST
HB 368 2019 Regular Session Moss
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS: Provides relative to the Louisiana Physical Therapy
Board.
DIGEST
Present law provides for the powers, duties, and limitations of the La. Physical Therapy
Board (the board).
Proposed law adds to the powers of the board by authorizing the board to determine and
collect, at the time of new licensure or licensure renewal, a core set of data deemed necessary
for workforce planning.
Proposed law provides that the report shall also include the number of complaints received
by the Physical Therapy Board regarding allegations of professional sexual misconduct and
the status of each complaint.
Proposed law provides that the data elements shall be used to create and maintain a
healthcare workforce database.
Proposed law authorizes the board to enter into agreements with private or public entities to
establish and maintain the database.
Proposed law requires the board to promulgate rules to perform duties pursuant to proposed
law.
Proposed law provides that the Board shall:
(1)Submit to a review of its disciplinary process and procedures by the State Inspector
General or by an independent qualified external auditor recommended by the State
Inspector General at least every five years.
(2)Require training of all Board members and staff members in effective communication
with complainants, particularly members of vulnerable populations who allege
mistreatment by licensees.
(Adds R.S. 37:2405(B)(15) and (D))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Senate and
Governmental Affairs to the engrossed bill
1. Provides for a review of the disciplinary process and procedures of the
Physical Therapy board by the State Inspector General or by an independent
qualified external auditor recommended by the State Inspector General at
least every five years.
2. Requires training of all Board members and staff members in effective
communication with complainants.
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Prepared by James Benton.