LAC 46:XLV.1961. Delegated Duties and Responsibilities

A. The advisory committee is authorized by the board in its mission to protect the consumers of occupational therapy to: 1. advise the board on required qualifications and credentials of applicants for occupational therapy licensure and make recommendations thereon to the board; 2. assist, when requested by the board, in examining the qualifications and credentials of applicants for occupational therapy licensure and make recommendations thereon to the board; 3. provide advice and recommendations to the board respecting the modification, amendment, and supplementation of rules and regulations, standards, policies, and procedures respecting occupational therapy licensure and practice; 4. serve as a liaison between and among the board, licensed occupational therapy practitioners’ and occupational therapy professional associations; 5. receive reimbursement for attendance at board meetings and for other expenses when specifically authorized by the Board; 6. advise and assist the board regarding qualifying continuing professional education requirements. 7. advise and assist the Department of Investigations as requested by the board in issues of ethical or disciplinary action; and 8. review the LSBME Rules for OTPs every 3 years and revise as needed. B. In performing the functions authorized under this Section the advisory committee and the individual members thereof shall, when acting within the scope of such authority, be deemed agents of the board. All information obtained by the advisory committee members pursuant to §1961.A.2 and 7 shall be considered confidential. Advisory committee members are prohibited from communicating, disclosing, or in any way releasing to anyone, other than the board, any information or documents obtained when acting as agents of the board without first obtaining written authorization of the board.