Article archive / February 1, 2015
Originally published: . Volume 6, No. 2. Source pages: 3.
The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists announced the formation of a task force that is to create a baseline framework for a Code of Professionalism, according to a memo sent by the board on December 22.
Sources say the first task force meeting will be on March 6, at the Baton Rouge office of the board.
The psychology board has invited representatives from the Louisiana Psychological Association, the Louisiana Academy of Medical Psychology, and the Louisiana Association of School Psychologists, to participate in the task force. Dr. Marc Zimmermann is to head up the group, according to several sources.
Previous announcements noted that the board is considering adopting a code, law, or rule regarding “professionalism.” The announcement noted that the board wants to look at areas of profane communication by psychologists directed at a client, another health care professional, a member of the public, or another profane communication directed at the Board members, or its staff, according to their announcement.
Currently the psychology law covers psychologists’ practice of psychology, and some general areas of misconduct and unethical behavior. There are currently 15 categories under the law for areas of discipline.
The psychology board at a recent long-range planning meeting. (L to R) Drs. Marc Zimmerman, Rita Culross, Darla Burnett, and Phillip Griffin. The board is considering several legislative changes for 2015.
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