Louisiana HB1114 mandates the Louisiana State Board of Nursing to recognize medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder and prohibits.
Louisiana HB1114 amends the Louisiana State Board of Nursing's disciplinary proceedings to recognize medication-assisted treatment, including buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone, as a valid treatment for opioid use disorder. The bill prohibits the board from denying license reinstatement solely because the licensee is receiving such treatment. Nurses seeking reinstatement after a suspension related to substance use disorder can submit an independent medical evaluation from a qualified physician, psychiatrist, or advanced practice registered nurse.
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