La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § V-17303

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section V-17303 - Effect of Application

A. The submission to the board of an application for registration, including an application for renewal, shall constitute and operate as an authorization by the applicant to any of the following to provide to the board relevant facts, information, and confirmation concerning same to the board:

1. each education institution at which the applicant has matriculated;

2. each client who provided a letter of recommendation concerning the applicant;

3. each client to whom the applicant provided doula services; and

4. each state or federal agency to which the applicant has applied for registration.

B. With respect to any such information or documentation, the submission of an application to the board shall equally constitute and operate as a consent by the applicant to the disclosure and release of such information and documentation and as a waiver by the applicant of any privilege or right of confidentiality which the applicant would otherwise possess with respect thereto.

C. The submission of an application for registration to the board shall constitute and operate as an authorization and consent by the applicant to the board to disclose and release any included information or documentation, and any information or documentation obtained by the board from other persons, firms, corporations, associations, or governmental entities, to any person, firm, corporation, association, or government entity having a lawful, legitimate, and reasonable need therefore, including, without limitation, the doula registration authority of any state.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § V-17303

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Louisiana Doula Registry Board, LR 50242 (2/1/2024).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 22:1059.1(B)(1)(b) and R.S. 22:1059.1(G).