LAC 46:LIII.2407. Exemptions

A. The credentialing requirements of this Subchapter shall not apply to the following persons or entities unless such persons or entities have separate business entities engaged in the business of providing DME to patients at their home: 1. chiropractors; 2. dentists; 3. occupational therapists; 4. optometrists; 5. physical therapists; 6. physicians; 7. podiatrists; 8. respiratory therapists; 9. speech pathologists; 10. veterinarians; 11. distributors; 12. home health agencies; 13. hospice programs; 14. hospitals; 15. long term care facilities; 16. manufacturers; and 17. pharmacies. B. Pharmacies, although excluded from the credentialing requirements of this Subchapter, shall be subject to and comply with the standards of practice identified herein. C. Nothing in this Subchapter shall be construed to prohibit the pre-hospital emergency administration of oxygen by licensed health care providers, emergency medical technicians, first responders, fire fighters, law enforcement officers and other emergency personnel trained in the proper use of emergency oxygen.