Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part XXV - Credentialed Social Workers
Chapter 7 - Impaired Professional Program Authority
Section XXV-701 - Authority
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. The Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners recognizes that impairments in the functioning of persons licensed, credentialed or registered to practice under the auspices of the Louisiana Social Work Practice Act can affect competent delivery of social work services and impair professional judgment.
B. Therefore, in order to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state, as mandated by R.S. 37:2701, the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners establishes the Social Work Impaired Professional Program.
C. Therefore, in order to ensure a quality program with professional oversight, the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners establishes the Impaired Professional Program Committee. The committee structure and function is directed by the board's chairperson.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2705.C.