Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part XLV - Medical Professions
Subpart 3 - Practice
Chapter 53 - Licensed Midwives
Subchapter A - Standards of Practice
Section XLV-5349 - Prevention of Infant Blindness [Formerly Section 5339]
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XLV-5349
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. Within one hour of birth, the licensed midwife practitioner shall administer two drops of 1.0 percent solution of silver nitrate or other agent of equal effectiveness and harmlessness into the eyes of the infant in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations governing the prevention of infant blindness.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1270 and 37:3241-3259.
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