HEALTH/LDH: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to work with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to study and make recommendations to establish a more efficient process for licensing nondiagnostic technicians

This resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Health and the State Board of Medical Examiners to study how to make the licensing process for nondiagnostic technicians more efficient. These technicians work at plasma donation centers, where they are essential for safely collecting blood used to treat rare diseases. The request stems from the observation that Louisiana currently requires individual technician licensing and background checks, which differs from other states that license clinics as a whole. If the agencies find ways to streamline this process, it could help ensure a steady supply of plasma-derived medicines and create more entry-level jobs for residents. The agencies must submit their findings to the House Committee on Health and Welfare by February 1, 2025.