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IN Code § 16-20-8-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 8. Food Service Inspections|16-20-8-8. Immediate Inspection and Copying of Checklist and Narrative Report; Conditions

Sec. 8. Notwithstanding sections 6 and 7 of this chapter, the checklist, the narrative report, and the related public records may upon completion be inspected and copied under IC 5-14-3 if a local health department takes any of the following actions with respect to a food service establishment that is the subject of the records:(1) Schedules a hearing by the local health department or a designee.(2) Orders closure.(3) Requests revocation of a permit.(4) Finds the existence of an imminent danger to public health or a gross deception of or fraud upon the consumer.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-8.5(h).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.190-1995, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-20-8-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 8. Food Service Inspections|16-20-8-9. Forms

Sec. 9. The state department shall provide to local health departments the forms used under this chapter.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-8.5(i).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-20-9-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 9. Penalties|16-20-9-1. Violations

Sec. 1. (a) Except as otherwise provided, a person who recklessly violates or fails to comply with this article commits a Class B misdemeanor.(b) Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-35-1.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-21-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 1. Hospital Council|16-21-1-7. Rules

Sec. 7. (a) The executive board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to protect the health, safety, rights, and welfare of patients, including the following:(1) Rules pertaining to the operation and management of hospitals, ambulatory outpatient surgical centers, abortion clinics, and birthing centers.(2) Rules establishing standards for equipment, facilities, and staffing required for efficient and quality care of patients.(b) Notwithstanding 410 IAC 15-1.7-1 and 410 IAC 15-2.7-1, the following apply to a publication that is referred to in 410 IAC 15:(1) The Guidelines for Construction and Equipment of Hospital and Medical Facilities refers to the following:(A) The 2018 edition or most recent publication of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals.(B) The 2018 edition or most recent publication of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities.(2) The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101, Life Safety Code Handbook publication refers to the 2018 edition or most recent publication.(3) The National Fire Protection Association 99, Health Care Facilities publication refers to the 2018 edition or most recent publication.(4) A publication incorporated by reference is not effective until one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of publication.The executive board shall amend 410 IAC 15-1.7-1 and 410 IAC 15-2.7-1 to reflect the requirements in this subsection. This subsection expires July 1, 2021.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-10.3.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.96-2005, SEC.4; P.L.141-2014, SEC.4; P.L.117-2019, SEC.1; P.L.246-2019, SEC.6; P.L.264-2019, SEC.4.
IN Code § 16-21-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 1. Hospital Council|16-21-1-9. Waiver of Rules

Sec. 9. (a) The state health commissioner may, for good cause shown, waive a rule:(1) adopted under this chapter; or(2) that may be waived under IC 16-28 for a specified time for a hospital based health facility or a hospital licensed under this article.(b) A waiver may not be granted unless the requesting party affirmatively demonstrates that the waiver will not adversely affect or increase any risk to the health, safety, or welfare of existing or potential residents or patients.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-12(b).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.156-2011, SEC.12; P.L.197-2011, SEC.57; P.L.92-2015, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-21-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 1. Hospital Council|16-21-1-10. Licensure Inspections; Disclosure of Inspection Date; Penalties; Reports; Release of Records to Public

Sec. 10. (a) Licensure inspections of an institution or agency shall be made regularly in accordance with rules adopted under this chapter. The state department shall make all health and sanitation inspections, including inspections in response to an alleged breach of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. The department of homeland security shall make all fire safety inspections.(b) An employee of the state department who knowingly or intentionally informs an institution or agency of the exact date of an unannounced inspection shall be suspended without pay for five (5) days for a first offense and shall be dismissed for a subsequent offense.(c) Reports of all inspections must be in writing and sent to the institution or agency.(d) The report of an inspection and records relating to the inspection may not be released to the public until the conditions set forth in IC 16-19-3-25 are satisfied.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-13.1.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.190-1995, SEC.4; P.L.1-2006, SEC.295; P.L.141-2014, SEC.5; P.L.187-2021, SEC.53.
IN Code § 16-21-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies to all hospitals, ambulatory outpatient surgical centers, abortion clinics, and birthing centers.(b) This chapter does not apply to a hospital operated by the federal government.(c) This chapter does not affect a statute pertaining to the placement and adoption of children.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-10-1-7; 16-10-1-15.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.96-2005, SEC.5.
IN Code § 16-21-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-2. Duty to License and Regulate Hospitals, Ambulatory Outpatient Surgical Centers, Birthing Centers, and Abortion Clinics

Sec. 2. The state department shall license and regulate:(1) hospitals;(2) ambulatory outpatient surgical centers;(3) birthing centers; and(4) abortion clinics.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-1.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.96-2005, SEC.6.
IN Code § 16-21-2-2.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-2.3. Adoption of Rules Concerning Food and Dietetic Services

Sec. 2.3. The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to amend rules governing hospitals to comply with federal regulations under 42 CFR 482.28 concerning food and dietetic services.As added by P.L.131-2015, SEC.1.
IN Code § 16-21-2-2.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-2.6. Inspection of Abortion Clinics

Sec. 2.6. The state department shall inspect an abortion clinic at least one (1) time per calendar year and may conduct a complaint inspection as needed.As added by P.L.98-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.205-2018, SEC.5.
IN Code § 16-21-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-3. Determination of Coverage of Chapter; Review

Sec. 3. The state department may determine if an institution or agency is covered by this chapter. A decision of the state department under this section is subject to review under IC 4-21.5.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-3.4.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.156-2011, SEC.13; P.L.197-2011, SEC.58.
IN Code § 16-21-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-5. Hospital Governing Board; Responsibilities

Sec. 5. The governing board of the hospital is the supreme authority in the hospital and is responsible for the following:(1) The management, operation, and control of the hospital.(2) The appointment, reappointment, and assignment of privileges to members of the medical staff, with the advice and recommendations of the medical staff, consistent with the individual training, experience, and other qualifications of the medical staff.(3) Establishing requirements for appointments to and continued service on the hospital's medical staff, consistent with the appointee's individual training, experience, and other qualifications, including the following requirements:(A) Proof that a medical staff member has qualified as a health care provider under IC 16-18-2-163(a).(B) The performance of patient care and related duties in a manner that is not disruptive to the delivery of quality medical care in the hospital setting.(C) Standards of quality medical care that recognize the efficient and effective utilization of hospital resources, developed by the medical staff.(4) Upon recommendation of the medical staff, establishing protocols within the requirements of this chapter and 410 IAC 15-1.2-1 for the admission, treatment, and care of patients with extended lengths of stay.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-6.5(a).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.162-1999, SEC.5.
IN Code § 16-21-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-6. Hospital Governing Board; Disciplinary Actions; Reports; Immunity

Sec. 6. (a) The governing board shall report, in writing, to the Indiana medical licensing board the results and circumstances of a final, a substantive, and an adverse disciplinary action taken by the governing board regarding a physician on the medical staff or an applicant for the medical staff if the action results in voluntary or involuntary resignation, termination, nonappointment, revocation, or significant reduction of clinical privileges or staff membership. The report shall not be made for nondisciplinary resignations or for minor disciplinary action.(b) The governing board and the governing board's employees, agents, consultants, and attorneys have absolute immunity from civil liability for communications, discussions, actions taken, and reports made concerning disciplinary action or investigation taken or contemplated if the reports or actions are made in good faith and without malice.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-6.5(b).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4.
IN Code § 16-21-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-7. Medical Staff; Responsibilities

Sec. 7. The medical staff of a hospital is responsible to the governing board for the following:(1) The clinical and scientific work of the hospital.(2) Advice regarding professional matters and policies.(3) Review of the professional practices in the hospital for the purpose of reducing morbidity and mortality and for the improvement of the care of patients in the hospital, including the following:(A) The quality and necessity of care provided.(B) The preventability of complications and deaths occurring in the hospital.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-6.5(c).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4.
IN Code § 16-21-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-8. Retrospective Medical Review; Medical Staff Committee Members; Immunity

Sec. 8. The members of a medical staff committee who conduct a retrospective medical review have absolute immunity from civil liability for the following:(1) Communications made in committee meetings.(2) Reports and recommendations made by the committee arising from deliberations by the committee to the governing board of the hospital or another duly authorized medical staff committee.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-6.5(d).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4.
IN Code § 16-21-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-9. Practice of Medicine Not Authorized by Chapter; Performance of Health Care Services Not Prohibited

Sec. 9. This chapter does not authorize a person or a state, county, or local governmental unit, division, department, board, or agency to engage in the practice of medicine. However, this chapter does not prohibit the performance of health care services by a hospital employee in a hospital when that performance is delegated or ordered by a licensed health practitioner if the services performed are within the practitioner's scope of practice.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-8.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4.
IN Code § 16-21-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-10. Necessity of License

Sec. 10. A:(1) person;(2) state, county, or local governmental unit; or(3) division, a department, a board, or an agency of a state, county, or local governmental unit;must obtain a license from the state health commissioner under IC 4-21.5-3-5 before establishing, conducting, operating, or maintaining a hospital, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center, an abortion clinic, or a birthing center.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-9(a).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.96-2005, SEC.8.
IN Code § 16-21-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-11. License; Application; Form; Tax Warrant List; Disclosures

Sec. 11. (a) An applicant must submit an application for a license on a form prepared by the state department showing that:(1) the applicant is of reputable and responsible character;(2) the applicant is able to comply with the minimum standards for a hospital, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center, an abortion clinic, or a birthing center, and with rules adopted under this chapter; and(3) the applicant has complied with section 15.4 of this chapter.(b) The application must contain the following additional information:(1) The name of the applicant.(2) The type of institution to be operated.(3) The location of the institution.(4) The name of the person to be in charge of the institution.(5) If the applicant is a hospital, the range and types of services to be provided under the general hospital license, including any service that would otherwise require licensure by the state department under the authority of IC 16-19.(6) Other information the state department requires.(c) If the department of state revenue notifies the department that a person is on the most recent tax warrant list, the department shall not issue or renew the person's license until:(1) the person provides to the department a statement from the department of state revenue that the person's tax warrant has been satisfied; or(2) the department receives a notice from the commissioner of the department of state revenue under IC 6-8.1-8-2(k).(d) An application for an abortion clinic license must require the applicant to do the following:(1) Disclose whether the applicant, or an owner or affiliate of the applicant, operated an abortion clinic that was closed as a direct result of patient health and safety concerns.(2) Disclose whether a principal or clinic staff member was convicted of a felony.(3) Disclose whether a principal or clinic staff member was ever employed by a facility owned or operated by the applicant that closed as a result of administrative or legal action.(4) Provide copies of:(A) administrative and legal documentation relating to the information required under subdivisions (1) and (2);(B) inspection reports; and(C) violation remediation contracts;if any.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-9(b).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.12-1994, SEC.10; P.L.162-1999, SEC.6; P.L.96-2005, SEC.9; P.L.172-2011, SEC.114; P.L.205-2018, SEC.6.
IN Code § 16-21-2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-12. License; Application; Fee

Sec. 12. An application must be accompanied by a licensing fee at the rate adopted by the state department under IC 4-22-2.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-9(c).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.156-2011, SEC.14; P.L.197-2011, SEC.59.
IN Code § 16-21-2-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-13. Licensure Issuance; Recognized Accrediting Organization; Investigation; Survey; Effect

Sec. 13. (a) The state health commissioner:(1) may:(A) issue a license upon the application of a hospital that is not accredited by a recognized accrediting organization without further evidence; or(B) request additional information concerning the application of a hospital that is not accredited by a recognized accrediting organization and conduct an investigation to determine whether a license should be granted; and(2) shall issue a license upon the application of a hospital that has received accreditation by a recognized accrediting organization for the period the recognized accrediting organization has been granted accreditation without the state department conducting an annual survey.(b) The state department may investigate a complaint against an accredited hospital described in subsection (a)(2) for substantial noncompliance, as determined by the state department, with state law or rules. Nothing in this section prohibits the state health commissioner from taking action against a hospital under IC 16-21-3 for substantial noncompliance with state law or rules.(c) If a hospital is not accredited by a recognized accrediting organization, the state department shall conduct an annual survey of the hospital.(d) When requested by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the state department shall conduct random validation surveys on behalf of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.(e) A hospital shall provide a copy of the survey report and certificate of accreditation from a recognized accrediting organization to the state health commissioner not more than ten (10) days after receipt of the survey or accreditation.(f) Subsections (a) through (e) do not affect the state department's performance of an initial survey of a hospital obtaining an initial license under this article.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-9(d).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.81-2018, SEC.2; P.L.156-2020, SEC.65.
IN Code § 16-21-2-13.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-13.5. Common Accrediting and Licensure Standards; Notification to Recognized Accrediting Organization of Changes in State Law

Sec. 13.5. (a) The state department shall work with recognized accrediting organizations to identify, develop, implement, and maintain common accrediting and licensure standards. Any licensure survey must be based on:(1) the standards established by the recognized accrediting organization that accredits the hospital; and(2) state law.(b) The state department shall notify the recognized accrediting organization of any changes to state law for purposes of licensure.As added by P.L.81-2018, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-21-2-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-14. License; Duration; Transferability; Posting; Renewal

Sec. 14. A license to operate a hospital, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center, an abortion clinic, or a birthing center:(1) expires:(A) one (1) year after the date of issuance for:(i) an ambulatory outpatient surgical center;(ii) an abortion clinic;(iii) a birthing center; and(iv) a hospital until April 30, 2020; and(B) beginning May 1, 2020, two (2) years after the date of issuance for a hospital;(2) is not assignable or transferable;(3) is issued only for the premises named in the application;(4) must be posted in a conspicuous place in the facility; and(5) may be renewed each year, or every two (2) years for a hospital, upon the payment of a renewal fee at the rate adopted by the state department under IC 4-22-2.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-9(e).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.96-2005, SEC.10; P.L.156-2011, SEC.15; P.L.197-2011, SEC.60; P.L.117-2019, SEC.2; P.L.32-2021, SEC.44.
IN Code § 16-21-2-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-15. Physician to Be on Duty at All Times at Hospital With at Least 100 Beds

Sec. 15. A hospital with at least one hundred (100) beds shall have on duty at all times at least one (1) physician licensed under IC 25-22.5. Implementation of this section shall be subject to rules promulgated by the state department of health to ensure continuous coverage by physicians licensed under IC 25-22.5 for inpatient emergencies.As added by P.L.96-1994, SEC.1.
IN Code § 16-21-2-15.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-15.4. Hospital Procedures to Aid in the Identification of Newborns and Reduction of Newborn and Infant Abductions; Prerequisites to Licensure

Sec. 15.4. (a) To obtain a license under this chapter, a hospital must demonstrate that the hospital has established procedures designed to reduce the likelihood of abduction of newborn babies and other infants from the hospital. These procedures may include the following:(1) Architectural plans to control access to areas of infant care.(2) Video camera observation of areas of infant care.(3) Procedures to identify hospital staff and visitors.(b) To obtain a license under this chapter, a hospital must demonstrate that the hospital has established procedures to aid in the identification of newborns and other infants. These procedures may include the following:(1) Footprinting of newborn infants by staff who have been trained by law enforcement personnel.(2) Photographing of newborn infants at the time of their birth and photographing of other infants upon their admission to the hospital.(3) Maintaining full written descriptions of each infant together with their footprints and photographs.(4) Obtaining and retaining cord blood samples at the time of an infant's birth for purposes of conducting genetic testing.(c) Failure to comply with this section is grounds for suspension or revocation of a hospital's license.As added by P.L.12-1994, SEC.11.
IN Code § 16-21-2-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 21. Hospitals|Chapter 2. Licensure of Hospitals|16-21-2-16. Third Party Billing Notice

Sec. 16. A hospital, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center, an abortion clinic, or a birthing center that provides to a patient notice concerning a third party billing for a service provided to the patient shall ensure that the notice:(1) conspicuously states that the notice is not a bill;(2) does not include a tear-off portion; and(3) is not accompanied by a return mailing envelope.As added by P.L.178-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.96-2005, SEC.11.