The bill amends and reenacts specific definitions within Louisiana's health care laws, particularly focusing on medical malpractice and life-sustaining procedures. It updates the definition of "health care provider" to include a broader range of entities, specifically referencing those listed in R.S. 40:1231.1(10). Additionally, the definition of "health care" is expanded to encompass not only acts and treatments but also the administration and managerial aspects related to health care delivery.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the definition of "malpractice" to include a wider scope of responsibilities for health care providers, emphasizing their legal obligations during the procurement of blood and blood components, as well as in staffing and supervision. The language now explicitly states that malpractice includes all acts associated with medical treatment, whether directly clinical or administrative, thereby broadening the accountability of health care providers in various contexts.

Statutes affected:
SB134 Original: 40:1(6), 40:1(A)(9)
SB134 Engrossed: 40:1(6), 40:1(A)(9)
SB134 Reengrossed: 40:1(6), 40:1(A)(9)
SB134 Enrolled: 40:1(6), 40:1(A)(9)
SB134 Act : 40:1(6), 40:1(A)(9)