Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part CLVII - Bulletin 135-Health and Safety
Chapter 7 - Glossary
Section CLVII-701 - Definitions

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code CLVII-701
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024

Appropriate Mid-Level Provider - a health care provider duly authorized by a supervising MD/DO to provide care for sports injuries in accordance with their respective scopes of practice. For the purpose of this injury management program, the following health care providers may function as an appropriate mid-level provider onsite at any school-sponsored or sanctioned athletic activity: physician assistant (PA) licensed to practice in Louisiana; a registered nurse practitioner licensed to practice in Louisiana; an athletic trainer (AT) certified by LSBME to practice in Louisiana.

Loss of Function - any sign of inability to perform any sport specific activity or movement. This may include, but not limited to, walking/running with a limp or holding/protecting a body part, or any other impaired movement.

Responsible School Personnel - the individual(s) (i.e., head coach, assistant coach, etc.) designated by the respective school with the responsibility for student-athlete safety.

Return-to-Play (RTP) - a term used to describe when a student-athlete, who has followed a step-wise protocol, is released to return to practice or competition.

Step-Wise RTP Protocol - a protocol, approved by a MD/DO, delineating a sequence of progressive activities (which may include strength, stability, agility, etc.) designed to allow the athlete a gradual return to physical activity, and eventually sport practice or competition.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1299.186.

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