, pursuant to LSA-R.S. 42:19(A), that the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (the "Board"), within the Louisiana Department of Health, State of Louisiana, shall convene a Regular Call meeting of the Respiratory Therapy Advisory Committee starting at 12:00pm, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the offices of the Board, 630 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17.3 and Act 408 of the 2022 Regular Session, the advisory committee will participate via live-streaming video and teleconference for the public session and via non-streaming video and teleconference during the executive session.

. Click the appropriate committee’s name then “Live Stream Here” next to the date. The YouTube link will be posted immediately prior to the meeting.

Individuals who wish to make a public comment before or during the meeting, may do so by emailing: 

. Public comments comprised of videos and/or audio content must be limited to no more than 3 minutes length and the email size must be less than 10 megabytes. Both requirements must be met, or the content will be refused by our system. All comments received prior to or during the meeting will be identified and acknowledged during the meeting and maintained in the meeting minutes.

Members of the public may give verbal comment on any agenda item when the matter comes up for discussion. Individuals wishing to make verbal comment must email 

 with the subject line “ZOOM LINK REQUEST” to request a link to the videoconference, identifying themselves by name and relevant affiliation, if any, and the agenda item about which they wish to make verbal comment. This request should be made as far in advance of the meeting as possible so that the request can be processed. The committee will make reasonable efforts to accommodate requests made while the meeting is in progress but cannot guarantee that such requests can be honored. The committee reserves the right to limit or prohibit participation in order to maintain orderly conduct of the meeting in accordance with La. R.S. 42:17(C). Members of the public who choose to view the video meeting at the anchor location may give verbal comment by notifying the presiding officer at the anchor location.

. Click the appropriate committee’s name then “AGENDA” next to the date.

Respiratory Therapy Advisory Committee Meeting

Heat is an important occupational hazard. Workers exposed to high levels of heat can develop heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and life-threatening heat stroke. Heat stress can also increase trips, falls, and other work accidents.

These training resources help employers safeguard outdoor workers during extreme heat conditions.

Heat Illness Prevention | What Employers Can Do to Protect Workers from Heat

A pratical guide outlining key employer strategies for heat illness prevention, including training, scheduling, monitoring, and acclimatization.

Heat Illness Prevention | What Workers Need to Know

A worker-focused guide covering heat illness prevention, risk factors, the buddy system, and when to seek help.

Heat Illness Prevention | Water, Rest and Shade

Emphasizes the importance of hydration, regular rest breaks, and effective shade strategies to prevent heat-related illness.        

Overview of how to recognize the symptoms and respond to heat illness.

An employer checklist to reinforce trainings and safe work practices.

Southeastern Louisiana University offers free training for workers and employers focused on heat illness prevention. These sessions are available in person at worksites or virtually via Zoom. Trainings are available in Spanish.

For more information, or to schedule a training, email 

Preventing Heat Illness at Work: Training Resources for Louisiana Employers and Workers

, pursuant to LSA-R.S. 42:19(A), that the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (the "Board"), within the Louisiana Department of Health, State of Louisiana, shall convene a Regular Call meeting of the Respiratory Therapy Advisory Committee starting at 12:00 P.M., Tuesday May 20, 2025, at the offices of the Board, 630 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17.3 and Act 408 of the 2022 Regular Session, the Respiratory Therapy Advisory Committee will participate via live-streaming video and teleconference for the public session and via non-streaming video and teleconference during the executive session. 

Members of the public may view the video meeting at the anchor location at 630 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, or remotely. 

To view the meeting via YouTube, please go to the website at 

, and from the home page, click on “Advisory Committees” and then “Respiratory Therapy” where a YouTube link to the meeting will be posted at the appointed time of the meeting.

. Public comments comprised of videos and/or audio content must be limited to no more than 3 minutes length and the email size must be less than 10 megabytes. Both requirements must be met, or the content will be refused by our system. All comments received prior to or during the meeting will be identified and acknowledged during the meeting and maintained in the meeting minutes. .

 with the subject line “ZOOM LINK REQUEST” to request a link to the videoconference, identifying themselves by name and relevant affiliation, if any, and the agenda item about which they wish to make verbal comment. This request should be made as far in advance of the meeting as possible so that the request can be processed. The committee will make reasonable efforts to accommodate requests made while the meeting is in progress but cannot guarantee that such requests can be honored. The committee reserves the right to limit or prohibit participation in order to maintain orderly conduct of the meeting in accordance with La. R.S. 42:17(C). Members of the public who choose to view the video meeting at the anchor location may give verbal comment by notifying the presiding officer at the anchor location. 

The agenda of such meeting shall be as annexed hereto. 

: Regular Meeting held and noticed pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. §42:17A (1), (2), (4), (5) and (10), R.S. 42:17.3 and Act 408 of the 2022 Regular Session. Further, agenda items may be taken out of order and/or in executive session pursuant to R.S 42:17A. La. R.S. 42:17A states “A public body may hold an executive session pursuant to La. R.S. 42:16 for one or more of the following reasons: (1) Discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person, provided that such person is notified in writing at least twenty-four hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, before the scheduled time contained in the notice of the meeting at which such executive session is to take place and that such person may require that such discussion be held at an open meeting.….In cases of extraordinary emergency, written notice to such person shall not be required; however, the public body shall give such notice as it deems appropriate and circumstances permit; (2) Strategy sessions or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining, prospective litigation after formal written demand, or litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body;….(4) Investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct; (5) Cases of extraordinary emergency, which shall be limited to natural disaster, threat of epidemic, civil disturbances, suppression of insurrections, the repelling of invasions, or other matters of similar magnitude; and,….(10) Or any other matters now provided for or as may be provided for by the legislature.”

 pursuant to LSA-R.S. 42:19(A), that the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (the "Board"), within the Louisiana Department of Health, State of Louisiana, shall convene a Regular Call meeting of the Medical Psychology Advisory Committee starting at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2025, at the offices of the Board, 630 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Pursuant to La.R.S. 42:17.3, the Medical Psychology Advisory Committee will participate via live-streaming video and teleconference for the public session and via non-streaming video and teleconference during the executive session. Members of the public may view the video meeting at the anchor location at 630 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, or remotely. To view the meeting via YouTube, please go to the website at 

 and from the home page, click on “Advisory Meetings” and then scroll down to “Medical Psychology Advisory Committee” where a YouTube link to the meeting will be posted at the appointed time of the meeting. Individuals who wish to make a public comment before or during the meeting, may do so by emailing: 

. Public comments comprised of videos and/or audio content must be limited to no more than 3 minutes length and the email size must be less than 10 megabytes. Both requirements must be met, or the content will be refused by our system. All comments received prior to or during the meeting will be identified and acknowledged during the meeting and maintained in the meeting minutes. Members of the public may give verbal comment on any agenda item when the matter comes up for discussion. Individuals wishing to make verbal comment must email 

 with the subject line “ZOOM LINK REQUEST” to request a link to the video conference, identifying themselves by name and relevant affiliation, if any, and the agenda item about which they wish to make verbal comment. This request should be made as far in advance of the meeting as possible so that the request can be processed. The committee will make reasonable efforts to accommodate requests made while the meeting is in progress but cannot guarantee that such requests can be honored. The committee reserves the right to limit or prohibit participation in order to maintain orderly conduct of the meeting in accordance with La. R.S. 42:17(C). Members of the public who choose to view the video meeting at the anchor location may give verbal comment by notifying the presiding officer at the anchor location. The agenda of such meeting shall be as annexed hereto. Note: Regular Meeting held and noticed pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. §42:17A(1), (2), (4), (5) and (10), R.S. 42:17.3 and Act 408 of the 2022 Regular Session. Further, agenda items may be taken out of order and/or in executive session pursuant to R.S 42:17A. La. R.S. 42:17A states “A public body may hold an executive session pursuant to La. R.S. 42:16 for one or more of the following reasons: (1) Discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person, provided that such person is notified in writing at least twenty-four hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, before the scheduled time contained in the notice of the meeting at which such executive session is to take place and that such person may require that such discussion be held at an open meeting.….In cases of extraordinary emergency, written notice to such person shall not be required; however, the public body shall give such notice as it deems appropriate and circumstances permit; (2) Strategy sessions or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining, prospective litigation after formal written demand, or litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body;….(4) Investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct; (5) Cases of extraordinary emergency, which shall be limited to natural disaster, threat of epidemic, civil disturbances, suppression of insurrections, the repelling of invasions, or other matters of similar magnitude; and,….(10) Or any other matters now provided for or as may be provided for by the legislature.”

Medical Psychology Advisory Committee Meeting

 pursuant to LSA-R.S. 42:19(A), that the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (the "Board"), within the Louisiana Department of Health, State of Louisiana, shall convene a Regular Call meeting of the Clinical Laboratory Personnel Advisory Committee starting at 3:00p.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the offices of the Board, 630 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17.3 and Act 408 of the 2022 Regular Session, the advisory committee will participate via live-streaming video and teleconference for the public session and via non-streaming video and teleconference during the executive session.

, and from the home page, click on “Advisory Committees” and then “Occupational Therapy” where a YouTube link to the meeting will be posted at the appointed time of the meeting.

Individuals who wish to make a public comment before or during the meeting, may do so by emailing:

The agenda of such meeting shall be as annexed hereto.

Note: Regular Meeting held and noticed pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. §42:17A(1), (2), (4), (5) and (10), R.S. 42:17.3 and Act 408 of the 2022 Regular Session. Further, agenda items may be taken out of order and/or in executive session pursuant to R.S 42:17A. La. R.S. 42:17A states “A public body may hold an executive session pursuant to La. R.S. 42:16 for one or more of the following reasons: (1) Discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person, provided that such person is notified in writing at least twenty-four hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, before the scheduled time contained in the notice of the meeting at which such executive session is to take place and that such person may require that such discussion be held at an open meeting.….In cases of extraordinary emergency, written notice to such person shall not be required; however, the public body shall give such notice as it deems appropriate and circumstances permit; (2) Strategy sessions or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining, prospective litigation after formal written demand, or litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body;….(4) Investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct; (5) Cases of extraordinary emergency, which shall be limited to natural disaster, threat of epidemic, civil disturbances, suppression of insurrections, the repelling of invasions, or other matters of similar magnitude; and,….(10) Or any other matters now provided for or as may be provided for by the legislature.”

Clinical Laboratory Personnel Advisory Committee Meeting

, pursuant to LSA-R.S. 42:19(A), that the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (the "Board"), within the Louisiana Department of Health, State of Louisiana, shall convene a Regular Call meeting of the Occupational Therapy Advisory Committee starting at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at the offices of the Board, 630 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17.3 and Act 408 of the 2022 Regular Session, the Occupational Therapy Advisory Committee will participate via live-streaming video and teleconference for the public session and via non-streaming video and teleconference during the executive session. Members of the public may view the video meeting at the anchor location at 630 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, or remotely. To view the meeting via YouTube, please go to the website at 

, and from the home page, click on “Advisory Committees” and then “Respiratory Therapy ” where a YouTube link to the meeting will be posted at the appointed time of the meeting. Individuals who wish to make a public comment before or during the meeting, may do so by emailing: 

Occupational Therapy Advisory Committee Meeting

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is issuing this health advisory to alert providers of an 

increase in pertussis (whooping cough) cases

.  In Louisiana, an increase in pertussis cases began in September 2024 and is ongoing

Pertussis is endemic in the United States and Louisiana. It is a cyclical disease with peaks in reported cases occurring every few years. However, the increasing number of pertussis case reports that began in September 2024 could result in a record high number of cases during 2025—more than has been seen annually in the state for at least 35 years. 

Because of the high level of pertussis transmission that is occurring, an 

increased number of hospitalizations and deaths are also being reported

. Between September 1, 2024 and April 1, 2025,

 251 pertussis cases and 40 pertussis-related hospitalizations were reported in Louisiana.

 During the same timeframe the previous year (September 1, 2023- April 1, 2024), eight pertussis cases and no pertussis related hospitalizations were reported.

Infants under one year old have the highest reported rate of pertussis, and the risk of severe complications and death resulting from pertussis is highest among infants. To date in 2025, 

the pertussis case rate for infants in Louisiana is at least 7 times higher

 than all other age groups. Since September 2024, 

70% of the pertussis-related hospitalizations in Louisiana have occurred among patients younger than one year of age

Two pertussis-related deaths occurred among young infants 

hospitalized during that timeframe. These are the first pertussis deaths reported in Louisiana since 2018.

 in the differential diagnosis of patients with compatible symptoms and 

 with a macrolide antibiotic, or, for macrolide allergic patients, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, to reduce symptom severity and transmission.

Provide antibiotics as post-exposure prophylaxis to all household members and high-risk, close contacts

 (e.g., immunocompromised persons, pregnant women, infants); prophylactic antibiotics are the same as used for treatment.

Ensure that pediatric and adult patients are 

up-to-date with pertussis-containing vaccine

, especially Tdap for pregnant women during each pregnancy.

Prevention, consultation, testing, and treatment

Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the bacterium 

Symptoms typically develop within 5-10 days, but up to 21 days, after exposure.

Babies younger than 1 year old are at greatest risk for getting pertussis and having severe complications.

 stage (1-2 weeks), with cold-like symptoms (mild cough, runny nose, sneezing, low-grade fever).

 stage (2-6 weeks) characterized by intense coughing fits (paroxysms) followed by an inspiratory "whooping" sound, post-tussive vomiting, and cyanosis. Infants may present with apnea, with minimal or no cough.

 stage with residual cough can take weeks to months to resolve.

from the onset of cold-like symptoms until 3 weeks after the start of the paroxysmal stage, or until completion of 5 days of appropriate antibiotics.

If pertussis is suspected, collect a nasopharyngeal swab for pertussis polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing at a commercial laboratory.

If using a respiratory virus panel to test for multiple pathogens, confirm that it includes pertussis PCR.

Serology is not recommended to diagnose an acute pertussis infection.

Specimens are most likely to be positive if collected within 3 weeks of cough onset and before completion of antibiotics.

If suspicion of pertussis is high, test but do not wait for results to treat.

Antibiotics can reduce symptom severity and transmission if given early

Treat people ages >1 year within 3 weeks of cough onset and infants <1 year and pregnant women within 6 weeks of cough onset.

After the paroxysmal cough is established, antibiotics may not affect the course of symptoms but are recommended to limit transmission.

Macrolides (e.g., azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin) are first-line treatments.

For patients 2 months of age and older, an alternative is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. For antibiotic details, see the 

CDC’s Recommended Antimicrobial Agents, Table 4.

Provide antibiotics as post-exposure prophylaxis to all household members and high-risk, close contacts 

of confirmed pertussis cases including infants < 1 year old, pregnant women, people with immunocompromising conditions or moderate to severe asthma, and healthcare workers, regardless of vaccination status, to prevent illness and transmission if within 21 days of exposure to an infectious pertussis case. Antibiotics and dosing for treatment and prophylaxis are the same.

Vaccination is the most important way to prevent serious complications of pertussis.

Pregnant women should be vaccinated with Tdap during every pregnancy, ideally between 27-36 weeks gestation.

Evidence shows that infants are less likely to develop pertussis early in life if their mother got Tdap during pregnancy.

Children should complete the routine five-dose DTaP vaccine series along with an adolescent Tdap booster.

Adults who have never received Tdap should get one dose of Tdap, followed thereafter by a Td or Tdap booster shot every 10 years.

Recall and catch-up incompletely vaccinated persons including teens and adults who may not have received Tdap, especially those who care or live with infants.

Patients with known or suspected pertussis should be placed on Droplet Precautions

, in addition to Standard Precautions. Healthcare workers treating patients with any cough illness should consider the use of facemasks to reduce the risk of transmission and prevent unprotected exposure to patients with pertussis, which could otherwise require post-exposure prophylaxis.

Positive laboratory tests for pertussis that are not sent through an automated feed should be reported to the respective LDH 

. To reach LDH’s on-call Epidemiologist, call 800-256-2748.

CDC Recommended antimicrobial agents for the treatment and postexposure prophylaxis of pertussis: 2005 CDC guidelines.

CDC Pertussis Vaccination Recommendations

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis FAQs for Providers

Increase in Pertussis (whooping cough) Cases

Statewide Increase in Pertussis Cases

LSBME AGAIN RECOGNIZED BY THE LORNA BREEN FOUNDATION

The LSBME has been re-recognized as a Wellbeing First Champion for 2024 by ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare. As a Wellbeing First Champion, LSBME has verified that licensure/renewal applications are free from intrusive and stigmatizing language around mental health care and treatment. This means that health professionals licensed by the LSBME can seek the care they need without fear of losing their license.

pursuant to LSA-R.S. 42:19(A), that the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (the "Board"), within the Louisiana Department of Health, State of Louisiana, shall convene a Regular Call meeting of the Respiratory Therapy Advisory Committee starting at 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the offices of the Board, 630 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17.3 and Act 408 of the 2022 Regular Session, the Respiratory Therapy Advisory Committee will participate via live-streaming video and teleconference for the public session and via non-streaming video and teleconference during the executive session. Members of the public may view the video meeting at the anchor location at 630 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, or remotely. To view the meeting via YouTube, please go to the website at 

, and from the home page, click on “Advisory Committees” and then “Respiratory Therapy” where a YouTube link to the meeting will be posted at the appointed time of the meeting. Individuals who wish to make a public comment before or during the meeting, may do so by emailing: 

with the subject line “ZOOM LINK REQUEST” to request a link to the videoconference, identifying themselves by name and relevant affiliation, if any, and the agenda item about which they wish to make verbal comment. This request should be made as far in advance of the meeting as possible so that the request can be processed. The committee will make reasonable efforts to accommodate requests made while the meeting is in progress but cannot guarantee that such requests can be honored. The committee reserves the right to limit or prohibit participation in order to maintain orderly conduct of the meeting in accordance with La. R.S. 42:17(C). Members of the public who choose to view the video meeting at the anchor location may give verbal comment by notifying the presiding officer at the anchor location. The agenda of such meeting shall be as annexed hereto. Note: Regular Meeting held and noticed pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. §42:17A (1), (2), (4), (5) and (10), R.S. 42:17.3 and Act 408 of the 2022 Regular Session. Further, agenda items may be taken out of order and/or in executive session pursuant to R.S 42:17A. La. R.S. 42:17A states “A public body may hold an executive session pursuant to La. R.S. 42:16 for one or more of the following reasons: (1) Discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person, provided that such person is notified in writing at least twenty-four hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, before the scheduled time contained in the notice of the meeting at which such executive session is to take place and that such person may require that such discussion be held at an open meeting.….In cases of extraordinary emergency, written notice to such person shall not be required; however, the public body shall give such notice as it deems appropriate and circumstances permit; (2) Strategy sessions or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining, prospective litigation after formal written demand, or litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body;….(4) Investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct; (5) Cases of extraordinary emergency, which shall be limited to natural disaster, threat of epidemic, civil disturbances, suppression of insurrections, the repelling of invasions, or other matters of similar magnitude; and,….(10) Or any other matters now provided for or as may be provided for by the legislature.”

LOUISIANASTATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS

The LSBME has received information that the State of Michigan may soon withdraw from the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) with immediate effect

If you are currently practicing in the State of Michigan under an IMLC license

, you should contact the Michigan Board of Medicine to determine the status of your credentials and authority to continue to practice in that state.

If you are currently practicing in the State of Louisiana under a IMLC license with a Letter of Qualification from Michigan as your home state, 

the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners will extend your authorization to practice for 

, unless a different agreement between the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission and the State of Michigan is reached, or a court order is issued

regarding Michigan’s participation in the IMLC.

The LSBME will update this notice if additional information becomes available.

Michigan may soon withdraw from the IMLC

Michigan may soon withdraw from Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) 

, pursuant to LSA-R.S. 42:19(A), that the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (the "Board"), within the Louisiana Department of Health, State of Louisiana, shall convene a Regular Call meeting of the Respiratory Therapy Advisory Committee starting at 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the offices of the Board, 630 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17.3 and Act 408 of the 2022 Regular Session, the Respiratory Therapy Advisory Committee will participate via live-streaming video and teleconference for the public session and via non-streaming video and teleconference during the executive session. 

, and from the home page, click on “Advisory Committees” and then “Respiratory Therapy” where a YouTube link to the meeting will be posted at the appointed time of the meeting. 

. Public comments comprised of videos and/or audio content must be limited to no more than 3 minutes length and the email size must be less than 10 megabytes. Both requirements must be met, or the content will be refused by our system. All comments received prior to or during the meeting will be identified and acknowledged during the meeting and maintained in the meeting minutes. 

Note: Regular Meeting held and noticed pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. §42:17A (1), (2), (4), (5) and (10), R.S. 42:17.3 and Act 408 of the 2022 Regular Session. Further, agenda items may be taken out of order and/or in executive session pursuant to R.S 42:17A. La. R.S. 42:17A states “A public body may hold an executive session pursuant to La. R.S. 42:16 for one or more of the following reasons: (1) Discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person, provided that such person is notified in writing at least twenty-four hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, before the scheduled time contained in the notice of the meeting at which such executive session is to take place and that such person may require that such discussion be held at an open meeting.….In cases of extraordinary emergency, written notice to such person shall not be required; however, the public body shall give such notice as it deems appropriate and circumstances permit; (2) Strategy sessions or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining, prospective litigation after formal written demand, or litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body;….(4) Investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct; (5) Cases of extraordinary emergency, which shall be limited to natural disaster, threat of epidemic, civil disturbances, suppression of insurrections, the repelling of invasions, or other matters of similar magnitude; and,….(10) Or any other matters now provided for or as may be provided for by the legislature.”

, pursuant to LSA-R.S. 42:19(A), that the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (the "Board"), within the Louisiana Department of Health, State of Louisiana, shall convene a Regular Call meeting of the Physician Assistant Advisory Committee starting at 3:00 P.M., Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the offices of the Board, 630 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17.3 and Act 408 of the 2022 Regular Session, the Physician Assistant Advisory Committee will participate via live-streaming video and teleconference for the public session and via non-streaming video and teleconference during the executive session.

Members of the public may view the video meeting at the anchor location at 630 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, or remotely.

, and from the home page, click on “Advisory Committees” and then “Physician Assistant” where a YouTube link to the meeting will be posted at the appointed time of the meeting.

Physician Assistant Advisory Committee Meeting

, pursuant to LSA-R.S. 42:19(A), that the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (the "Board"), within the Louisiana Department of Health, State of Louisiana, shall convene a Regular Call meeting of the Respiratory Therapy Advisory Committee starting at 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the offices of the Board, 630 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17.3 and Act 408 of the 2022 Regular Session, the Respiratory Therapy Advisory Committee will participate via live-streaming video and teleconference for the public session and via non-streaming video and teleconference during the executive session.

See LSBME's Statement of Position regarding Public Immunizations

Public Immunizations Statement of Position

Public Immunizations SOP

, pursuant to LSA-R.S. 42:19(A), that the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (the "Board"), within the Louisiana Department of Health, State of Louisiana, shall convene a Regular Call meeting of the Clinical Laboratory Personnel Advisory Committee starting at 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the offices of the Board, 630 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17.3 and Act 408 of the 2022 Regular Session, the Respiratory Therapy Advisory Committee will participate via live-streaming video and teleconference for the public session and via non-streaming video and teleconference during the executive session.

, and from the home page, click on “Advisory Committees” and then “Clinical Laboratory Personnel” where a YouTube link to the meeting will be posted at the appointed time of the meeting.

the meeting will be posted at the appointed time of the meeting.

 make a public comment before or during the meeting, may do so by

requirements must be met, or the content will be refused by our system. All comments received prior to or during the meeting will be identified and acknowledged during the meeting and maintained in the meeting minutes.

Members of the public may give verbal comment on any agenda item when the matter comes up for discussion.

Genetic Counselor Advisory Committee Meeting

 pursuant to LSA-R.S. 42:19(A), that the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (the "Board"), within the Louisiana Department of Health, State of Louisiana, shall convene a Regular Call meeting of the Respiratory Therapy Advisory Committee starting at 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the offices of the Board, 630 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Pursuant to La.  R.S.  42:17.3 and Act 408 of the 2022 Regular Session, the Respiratory Therapy Advisory Committee will participate via live-streaming video and teleconference for the public session and via non-streaming video and teleconference during the executive session.

 and from the home page, click on “Advisory Committees” and then “Respiratory Therapy” where a YouTube link to the meeting will be posted at the appointed time of the meeting.

Public comments comprised of videos and/or audio content must be limited to no more than 3 minutes length and the email size must be less than 10 megabytes. Both requirements must be met, or the content will be refused by our system. All comments received prior to or during the meeting will be identified and acknowledged during the meeting and maintained in the meeting minutes.

Members of the public may give verbal comment on any agenda item when the matter comes up for discussion.  Individuals  wishing  to  make  verbal  comment  must  email  

 with the subject line “ZOOM LINK REQUEST” to request a link to the videoconference, identifying themselves by name and relevant affiliation, if any, and the agenda item about which they wish to make verbal comment. This request should be made as far in advance of the meeting as possible so that the request can be processed. The committee will make reasonable efforts to accommodate requests made while the meeting is in progress but cannot guarantee that such requests can be honored. The committee reserves the right to limit or prohibit participation in order to maintain orderly conduct of the meeting in accordance with La. R.S. 42:17(C).

Members of the public who choose to view the video meeting at the anchor location may give verbal comment by notifying the presiding officer at the anchor location.

 Regular Meeting held and noticed pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. §42:17A (1), (2), (4), (5) and (10), R.S. 42:17.3 and Act 408 of the 2022 Regular Session. Further, agenda items may be taken out of order and/or in executive session pursuant to R.S 42:17A. La. R.S. 42:17A states “A public body may hold an executive session pursuant to La. R.S. 42:16 for one or more of the following reasons: (1) Discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person, provided that such person is notified in writing at least twenty-four hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, before the scheduled time contained in the notice of the meeting at which such executive session is to take place and that such person may require that such discussion be held at an open meeting.….In cases of extraordinary emergency, written notice to such person shall not be required; however, the public body shall give such notice as it deems appropriate and circumstances permit; (2) Strategy sessions or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining, prospective litigation after formal written demand, or litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body;….(4) Investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct; (5) Cases of extraordinary emergency, which shall be limited to natural disaster, threat of epidemic, civil disturbances, suppression of insurrections, the repelling of invasions, or other matters of similar magnitude; and,….(10) Or any other matters now provided for or as may be provided for by the legislature.”

of Medical Examiners (the "Board"), within the Louisiana Department of Health, State of Louisiana, shall convene

            R.S. 42:17.3                   and                                  Act   408      of              the      2022 Regular Session,     

 and from the home page, click on “Advisory Committees” and then “Polysomnography ” where a

will be posted at the appointed time of the meeting.

Public comments comprised of videos and/or audio content must be limited

to no more than 3 minutes length and the email size must be less than 10 megabytes.

meeting will be identified and acknowledged during the meeting and maintained in the meeting minutes.

Note: Regular Meeting held and noticed pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. §42:17A(1), (2), (4), (5) and (10), R.S. 42:17.3 and Act 408 of the 2022 Regular Session. Further, agenda items may be taken out of order and/or in executive session pursuant to R.S 42:17A. La. R.S. 42:17A states “A public body may hold an executive session pursuant to La. 

 42:16 for one or more of the following reasons: (1) Discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person, provided that such person is notified in writing at least twenty-four hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, before the scheduled time contained in the notice of the meeting at which such executive session is to take place and that such person may require that such discussion be held at an open meeting.….In cases of extraordinary emergency, written notice to such person shall not be required; however, the public body shall give such notice as it deems appropriate and circumstances permit; (2) Strategy sessions or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining, prospective litigation after formal written demand, or litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body;….(4) Investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct; (5) Cases of extraordinary emergency, which shall be limited to natural disaster, threat of epidemic, civil disturbances, suppression of insurrections, the repelling of invasions, or other matters of similar magnitude; and,….(10) Or any other matters now provided for or as may be provided for by the legislature.”

Polysomnography Advisory Committee Meeting

 and from the home page, click on “Advisory Committees” and then “Occupational Therapy ” where a YouTube link to the meeting will be posted at the appointed time of the meeting.

This request should be made as far in advance of the meeting as possible so that the request can be processed. 

The committee will make reasonable efforts to accommodate requests made while the meeting is in progress but cannot guarantee that such requests can be honored. The committee reserves the right to limit or prohibit participation in order to maintain orderly conduct of the meeting in accordance with La. R.S. 42:17(C).

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