Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners
Subpart 2 - Practice
Chapter 3 - Practice
Subchapter D - Disciplinary Proceedings
Section LIV-375 - Disciplinary Process and Procedures [Formerly Section 329]

A. The purpose of the following rules is to supplement and effectuate the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 and following, regarding the disciplinary process and procedures. These rules are not intended to amend or repeal the provisions of the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act, and, to the extent any of these rules are in conflict therewith, the provisions of the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act shall govern.

B. A disciplinary proceeding, including the formal hearing, is less formal than a judicial proceeding. It is not subject to strict rules and technicalities, but must be conducted in accordance with considerations of fair play and constitutional requirements of due process.

C.The purpose of a disciplinary proceeding is to determine contested issues of law and fact; whether the Respondent did certain acts or omissions and, if he did, whether those acts or omissions violated the Practice Act or board rules; and to determine the appropriate disciplinary action.

D. Pursuant to 45 CFR 60.1, the board is required to report certain information, including final adverse actions it has taken against its licensees, to the NPDB. The board may designate an agent to act on its behalf to report information and submit queries to the NPDB as required by federal law, as may be amended from time-to-time.