COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Governor Edwards issued Proclamation No. 25 JBE 2020: Public Health Emergency - COVID-19 on March 11, 2020; it shall remain in effect through April 9, 2020 unless terminated sooner. We have established this page to facilitate communication of important information with our licensees and other interested parties.
Gubernatorial Proclamations
03-23-2020 - 33 JBE 2020: Additional Measures for COVID-19 - Stay at Home
03-19-2020 - 32 JBE 2020: Additional Measures for COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
03-17-2020 - 30 JBE 2020: Additional Measures for COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
03-13-2020 - 29 JBE 2020: Additional Measures for COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
03-13-2020 - 27 JBE 2020: Additional Measures for COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
03-11-2020 - 25 JBE 2020: Public Health Emergency - COVID-19
Questions Already Answered 03-28-2020
Board Guidance Documents
03-28-2020 - NABP Passport - A Temporary Permission to Practice Pharmacy During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
03-26-2020 - Guidance Document: Verbal Prescriptions for Controlled Substances Listed in Schedule II
03-26-2020 - Guidance Document: Flexible Staffing Ratios During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
03-25-2020 - Guidance Document: Limitation on Dispensing Chloroquine & Hydroxychloroquine During COVID-19
03-23-2020 - Emergency Rule Rescinded
03-22-2020 - Guidance Document: Pharmacy-to-Pharmacy Transfers of Drug Stock
03-22-2020 - Emergency Rule: Limitation on Dispensing Chloroquine & Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19
03-21-2020 - Guidance Document: Remote Processing by Pharmacy Personnel
03-18-2020 - Guidance Document: Prescription Dispensing, Compounding of Sterile Preparations, Remote Access to Medical Orders, Board Operations.
03-17-2020 - Guidance Document: Hospital Pharmacies
03-17-2020 - Guidance Document: Marijuana Pharmacies
03-17-2020 - Guidance Document: Immunizers
03-14-2020 - FDA Guidance Document for Pharmacies Compounding Hand Sanitizer Products for OTC Sale
Additional Resources
The Louisiana Office of Public Health has established a dedicated webpage to the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes the current tally for cases in the state, by parish of residence, and it is updated twice daily.
The federal Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has established a dedicated webpage for Information for Health Professionls; it contains guidance on a wide range of topics to assist you.
The federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has posted a webpage with information relative to COVID-19 including guidance for healthcare providers on managing shortages of surgical masks and gowns.
The Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) has posted a webpage with information for workers and employers preparing workplaces for COVID-19.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has posted a webpage with information for the public including basic protective measures.
x
.
