Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 100 - Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program
Subchapter G - Medication Attendant Certified
Section I-10090 - Suspension, Revocation or Denial of Renewal

A. The department may revoke, suspend or deny renewal of a certificate or reprimand a certificate holder for a violation of this Chapter.

B. The following are grounds for disciplinary actions:

C. Prior to institution of formal proceedings to revoke or suspend a certificate, the department shall give written notice to the certificate holder of the facts or conduct alleged to warrant revocation, suspension or rescission. The certificate holder shall be given an opportunity to participate in an informal dispute resolution process.

D. If denial, revocation or suspension of a certificate is proposed, the department shall give written notice that the certificate holder must submit a written request for a formal hearing within 30 days of receipt of the notice. If not, the right to a hearing shall be waived and the certificate shall be denied, revoked or suspended.

E. If the department suspends a MAC's certificate, the suspension shall remain in effect until the department:

F. The department shall investigate prior to making a final determination on a suspended certificate. During the time of suspension, the suspended certificate holder shall not perform as a MAC in any capacity.

G. If the department revokes or denies renewal of a certificate, a person may reapply for a certificate by complying with the provisions of this Chapter at the time of reapplication. The department may refuse to issue a certificate if the reason for revocation or denial of renewal continues to exist.