The bill amends R.S. 9:111(B) to expand the scope of personnel from whom a coroner can receive information for making a medical pronouncement of death. Specifically, it authorizes licensed practical nurses to provide information that can be used by a coroner in certain circumstances. This change allows coroners to base their pronouncements not only on personal observations but also on statements from coroner investigators, registered nurses, physician assistants, emergency medical technicians, and now licensed practical nurses.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the time of death should be recorded as the moment the death was reported or discovered, and it requires that the names of the personnel providing information to the coroner be documented in the coroner's investigative report. This amendment aims to enhance the accuracy and reliability of death pronouncements by incorporating a broader range of qualified healthcare professionals in the process.

Statutes affected:
SB216 Original: 9:111(B)
SB216 Engrossed: 9:111(B)
SB216 Enrolled: 9:111(B)
SB216 Act 367: 9:111(B)