2013 Indiana Code TITLE 16. HEALTH ARTICLE 18. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS CHAPTER 2. DEFINITIONS
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IC 16-18-2
Chapter 2. Definitions
IC 16-18-2-0.5
Abatement
Sec. 0.5. (a) "Abatement", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.8, means
any measure or set of measures designed to permanently eliminate
lead-based paint hazards. The term includes the following:
(1) The removal of lead-based paint and lead-contaminated
dust.
(2) The permanent enclosure or encapsulation of lead-based
paint.
(3) The replacement of lead-painted surfaces or fixtures.
(4) The removal or covering of lead-contaminated soil.
(5) All preparation, cleanup, disposal, and postabatement
clearance testing activities associated with subdivisions (1)
through (4).
(6) A project for which there is a written contract or other
documentation, providing that a person will be conducting
activities in or to a residential dwelling or child occupied
facility that:
(A) will permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards; or
(B) are designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint
hazards as described under subdivisions (1) through (5).
(7) A project resulting in the permanent elimination of
lead-based paint hazards, conducted by persons certified under
40 CFR 745.226 or persons holding valid licenses issued under
IC 13-17-14 (before its repeal) or IC 16-41-39.8, unless the
project is described under subsection (b) or (c).
(8) A project resulting in the permanent elimination of
lead-based paint hazards, conducted by persons who, through
the person's company name or promotional literature, represent,
advertise, or hold themselves out to be in the business of
performing lead-based paint activities, unless those projects are
described under subsection (b) or (c).
(9) A project resulting in the permanent elimination of
lead-based paint hazards that is conducted in response to state
or local abatement orders.
(b) The term does not include renovation, remodeling,
landscaping, or other activities when those activities are not designed
to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards but are designed
to repair, restore, or remodel a structure or dwelling, even though
these activities may incidentally result in a reduction or elimination
of lead-based paint hazards.
(c) The term does not include interim controls, operations, or
maintenance activities or other measures designed to temporarily
reduce lead-based paint hazards.
As added by P.L.57-2009, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2010, SEC.67;
P.L.42-2011, SEC.33.
IC 16-18-2-1
Abortion
Sec. 1. "Abortion" means the termination of human pregnancy
with an intention other than to produce a live birth or to remove a
dead fetus. The term includes abortions by surgical procedures and
by abortion inducing drugs.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.136-2013, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-1.5
Abortion clinic
Sec. 1.5. (a) "Abortion clinic", for purposes of IC 16-21-2, means
a freestanding entity that:
(1) performs surgical abortion procedures; or
(2) beginning January 1, 2014, provides an abortion inducing
drug for the purpose of inducing an abortion.
(b) The term does not include the following:
(1) A hospital that is licensed as a hospital under IC 16-21-2.
(2) An ambulatory outpatient surgical center that is licensed as
an ambulatory outpatient surgical center under IC 16-21-2.
(3) A physician's office as long as:
(A) the surgical procedures performed at the physician's
office are not primarily surgical abortion procedures; and
(B) abortion inducing drugs are not the primarily dispensed
or prescribed drug at the physician's office.
As added by P.L.96-2005, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.136-2013, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-1.6
Abortion inducing drug
Sec. 1.6. "Abortion inducing drug" means a medicine, drug, or
substance prescribed or dispensed with the intent of terminating a
clinically diagnosable pregnancy with the knowledge that the
termination will, with reasonable likelihood, cause the death of the
fetus. The term includes the off-label use of a drug known to have
abortion inducing properties if the drug is prescribed with the intent
of causing an abortion.
As added by P.L.136-2013, SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-1.8
Additional forensic services
Sec. 1.8. "Additional forensic services", for purposes of
IC 16-21-8, means the following:
(1) Initial pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease testing
related to an alleged sex crime.
(2) Prophylactic medication related to pregnancy, pregnancy
testing, or sexually transmitted disease testing. However, this
subdivision does not include HIV prophylactic medication that
may be paid at the discretion of the victim services division of
the Indiana criminal justice institute.
(3) Alcohol and drug testing.
(4) Syphilis testing up to ninety (90) days after an alleged sex
crime.
(5) Pregnancy testing up to thirty (30) days after an alleged sex
crime.
(6) Mental health counseling concerning problems directly
related to an alleged sex crime.
As added by P.L.121-2006, SEC.20.
IC 16-18-2-2
Adjustment and incentive support
Sec. 2. "Adjustment and incentive support", for purposes of
IC 16-46-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-1-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-3
Administrative adjudication, decision, or order
Sec. 3. "Administrative adjudication, decision, or order", for
purposes of IC 16-22-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-8-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-4
Administrative unit
Sec. 4. "Administrative unit", for purposes of IC 16-19-6, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-19-6-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-5
Adult
Sec. 5. "Adult" means an individual who is at least eighteen (18)
years of age.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-5.5
Adult stem cell
Sec. 5.5. "Adult stem cell" means an undifferentiated cell that:
(1) is found in a differentiated tissue;
(2) is renewable; and
(3) yields specialized cell types with certain limitations of the
tissue from which it originated.
As added by P.L.126-2005, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-6
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.205-2003, SEC.44.)
IC 16-18-2-6.5
Advanced emergency medical technician
Sec. 6.5. "Advanced emergency medical technician", for purposes
of IC 16-31, means an individual who can perform at least one (1)
procedure but not all the procedures of a paramedic and who:
(1) has completed a prescribed course in advanced life support;
(2) has been certified by the Indiana emergency medical
services commission;
(3) is associated with a single supervising hospital; and
(4) is affiliated with a provider organization.
As added by P.L.77-2012, SEC.4.
IC 16-18-2-7
"Advanced life support"
Sec. 7. (a) "Advanced life support", for purposes of IC 16-31,
means care that is given:
(1) at the scene of:
(A) an accident;
(B) an act of terrorism (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-329), if
the governor has declared a disaster emergency under
IC 10-14-3-12 in response to the act of terrorism; or
(C) an illness;
(2) during transport; or
(3) at a hospital;
by a paramedic or an advanced emergency medical technician and
that is more advanced than the care usually provided by an
emergency medical technician.
(b) The term may include any of the following:
(1) Defibrillation.
(2) Endotracheal intubation.
(3) Parenteral injections of appropriate medications.
(4) Electrocardiogram interpretation.
(5) Emergency management of trauma and illness.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.156-2001, SEC.1;
P.L.17-2002, SEC.1; P.L.2-2003, SEC.43; P.L.205-2003, SEC.8;
P.L.77-2012, SEC.5; P.L.114-2012, SEC.39; P.L.13-2013, SEC.52.
IC 16-18-2-8
Advertisement
Sec. 8. "Advertisement", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through
IC 16-42-4, means all representations disseminated in any manner or
by any means, other than by labeling, for the purpose of inducing, or
which are likely to induce, directly or indirectly, the purchase of
food, drugs, devices, or cosmetics.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-9
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.113-2010, SEC.170.)
IC 16-18-2-9.3
Advisory council
Sec. 9.3. "Advisory council", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.4, refers
to the lead-safe housing advisory council established by
IC 16-41-39.4-6.
As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-10
Agency
Sec. 10. "Agency", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.205-2003, SEC.9;
P.L.101-2006, SEC.23; P.L.2-2007, SEC.178; P.L.101-2007, SEC.1;
P.L.42-2011, SEC.34; P.L.141-2012, SEC.5.
IC 16-18-2-11
Agricultural labor camp
Sec. 11. "Agricultural labor camp", for purposes of IC 16-41-26,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-26-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-12
Alcohol and drug abuse records
Sec. 12. "Alcohol and drug abuse records", for purposes of
IC 16-39, means recorded or unrecorded information concerning the
diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis of a patient receiving alcohol or
drug abuse treatment services.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-13
Ambulance
Sec. 13. "Ambulance", for purposes of IC 16-31, means a
conveyance on:
(1) land;
(2) sea; or
(3) air;
that is used or is intended to be used for the purpose of responding
to emergency life-threatening situations and providing emergency
transportation service.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-14
Ambulatory outpatient surgical center
Sec. 14. (a) "Ambulatory outpatient surgical center", for purposes
of IC 16-21 and IC 16-38-2, means a public or private institution that
meets the following conditions:
(1) Is established, equipped, and operated primarily for the
purpose of performing surgical procedures and services.
(2) Is operated under the supervision of at least one (1) licensed
physician or under the supervision of the governing board of the
hospital if the center is affiliated with a hospital.
(3) Permits a surgical procedure to be performed only by a
physician, dentist, or podiatrist who meets the following
conditions:
(A) Is qualified by education and training to perform the
surgical procedure.
(B) Is legally authorized to perform the procedure.
(C) Is privileged to perform surgical procedures in at least
one (1) hospital within the county or an Indiana county
adjacent to the county in which the ambulatory outpatient
surgical center is located.
(D) Is admitted to the open staff of the ambulatory outpatient
surgical center.
(4) Requires that a licensed physician with specialized training
or experience in the administration of an anesthetic supervise
the administration of the anesthetic to a patient and remain
present in the facility during the surgical procedure, except
when only a local infiltration anesthetic is administered.
(5) Provides at least one (1) operating room and, if anesthetics
other than local infiltration anesthetics are administered, at least
one (1) postanesthesia recovery room.
(6) Is equipped to perform diagnostic x-ray and laboratory
examinations required in connection with any surgery
performed.
(7) Does not provide accommodations for patient stays of
longer than twenty-four (24) hours.
(8) Provides full-time services of registered and licensed nurses
for the professional care of the patients in the postanesthesia
recovery room.
(9) Has available the necessary equipment and trained
personnel to handle foreseeable emergencies such as a
defibrillator for cardiac arrest, a tracheotomy set for airway
obstructions, and a blood bank or other blood supply.
(10) Maintains a written agreement with at least one (1) hospital
for immediate acceptance of patients who develop
complications or require postoperative confinement.
(11) Provides for the periodic review of the center and the
center's operations by a committee of at least three (3) licensed
physicians having no financial connections with the center.
(12) Maintains adequate medical records for each patient.
(13) Meets all additional minimum requirements as established
by the state department for building and equipment
requirements.
(14) Meets the rules and other requirements established by the
state department for the health, safety, and welfare of the
patients.
(b) The term does not include a birthing center.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.17-2004, SEC.1;
P.L.96-2005, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-15
Anabolic steroid
Sec. 15. "Anabolic steroid", for purposes of IC 16-42-19, means
a material, compound, mixture, or preparation that contains an
anabolic steroid that includes any of the following:
Chorionic gonadotropin
Clostebol
Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone
Ethylestrenol
Fluoxymesterone
Mesterolone
Metenolone
Methandienone
Methandro stenolone
Methyltestosterone
Nandrolone decanoate
Nandrolone phenpropionate
Norethandrolone
Oxandrolone
Oxymesterone
Oxymetholone
Stanozolol
Testosterone propionate
Testosterone-like related compounds.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-16
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-17
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-17.2
Anatomic pathology service
Sec. 17.2. "Anatomic pathology service", for purposes of
IC 16-48-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-48-1-1.
As added by P.L.6-2012, SEC.110.
IC 16-18-2-18
Antibiotic drug
Sec. 18. "Antibiotic drug", for purposes of IC 16-42-3, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-42-3-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-19
Applicant
Sec. 19. (a) "Applicant", for purposes of IC 16-25, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-25-1.1-2.
(b) "Applicant", for purposes of IC 16-26-2, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-26-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.256-1999, SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-20
Appropriate facility
Sec. 20. "Appropriate facility", for purposes of IC 16-36-3, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-3-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-21
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-22
Approved postsecondary educational institution
Sec. 22. "Approved postsecondary educational institution" has the
meaning set forth in IC 21-7-13-6(a).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.179.
IC 16-18-2-23
Approved laboratory
Sec. 23. "Approved laboratory", for purposes of IC 16-41-6 and
IC 16-41-15, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-15-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.237-2003, SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-24
Armed forces of the United States
Sec. 24. "Armed forces of the United States", for purposes of
IC 16-33-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-33-4-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-25
Artificial insemination
Sec. 25. "Artificial insemination", for purposes of IC 16-41-14,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-14-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-26
Assembly
Sec. 26. "Assembly", for purposes of IC 16-41-22, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-22-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-26.5
Association
Sec. 26.5. "Association", for purposes of IC 16-39-5-3, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-39-5-3(a).
As added by P.L.231-1999, SEC.10.
IC 16-18-2-27
ASTM
Sec. 27. "ASTM" refers to the American Society for Testing and
Materials.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.177-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-28
Atomic energy
Sec. 28. "Atomic energy", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-28.5
Attendant care services
Sec. 28.5. (a) "Attendant care services", for purposes of
IC 16-27-1 and IC 16-27-4, means services:
(1) that could be performed by an impaired individual for whom
the services are provided if the individual were not impaired;
and
(2) that enable the impaired individual:
(A) to live in the individual's home and community rather
than in an institution; and
(B) to carry out functions of daily living, self-care, and
mobility.
(b) The term includes the following:
(1) Assistance in getting in and out of beds, wheelchairs, and
motor vehicles.
(2) Assistance with routine bodily functions, including:
(A) bathing and personal hygiene;
(B) using the toilet;
(C) dressing and grooming; and
(D) feeding, including preparation and cleanup.
(3) The provision of assistance:
(A) through providing reminders or cues to take medication,
the opening of preset medication containers, and providing
assistance in the handling or ingesting of noncontrolled
substance medications, including eye drops, herbs,
supplements, and over-the-counter medications; and
(B) to an individual who is unable to accomplish the task
due to an impairment and who is:
(i) competent and has directed the services; or
(ii) incompetent and has the services directed by a
competent individual who may consent to health care for
the impaired individual.
As added by P.L.255-2001, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.212-2005,
SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-29
Attending physician
Sec. 29. "Attending physician" means the licensed physician who
has the primary responsibility for the treatment and care of the
patient. For purposes of IC 16-36-5, the term includes a physician
licensed in another state.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.148-1999, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-30
Authority
Sec. 30. "Authority" refers to the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 16-22-6, the authority created under
IC 16-22-6-2.
(2) For purposes of IC 16-22-7, the authority created under
IC 16-22-7-5.
(3) For purposes of IC 16-22:
(A) the authority created under IC 16-22-6-2; or
(B) the county building authority provided for in IC 36-9-13.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-30.5
Auto-injector
Sec. 30.5. "Auto-injector" means a spring loaded needle and
syringe:
(1) containing a single dose of medication; and
(2) that automatically releases and injects the medication.
As added by P.L.17-2002, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-31
Autologous donation
Sec. 31. "Autologous donation", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-32
Autopsy
Sec. 32. "Autopsy", for purposes of IC 16-36-2, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-36-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-33
Bank
Sec. 33. "Bank", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-41-12-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-33.5
Basic life support
Sec. 33.5. (a) "Basic life support", for purposes of IC 16-31,
means the following:
(1) Assessment of emergency patients.
(2) Administration of oxygen.
(3) Use of mechanical breathing devices.
(4) Application of anti-shock trousers.
(5) Performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
(6) Application of dressings and bandage materials.
(7) Application of splinting and immobilization devices.
(8) Use of lifting and moving devices to ensure safe transport.
(9) Administration of epinephrine through an auto-injector.
(10) Other procedures authorized by the Indiana emergency
medical services commission, including procedures contained
in the revised national emergency medical technician basic
training curriculum guide.
(b) Except as provided by:
(1) subsection (a)(9) and the training and certification standards
established under IC 16-31-2-9(3); and
(2) the training standards established under IC 16-31-2-9(4);
the term does not include invasive medical care techniques or
advanced life support.
As added by P.L.186-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.17-2002, SEC.3;
P.L.93-2002, SEC.1; P.L.205-2003, SEC.10; P.L.74-2006, SEC.1;
P.L.77-2012, SEC.6.
IC 16-18-2-34
Bed and breakfast establishments
Sec. 34. "Bed and breakfast establishments", for purposes of
IC 16-41-31, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-31-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-35
Bedding
Sec. 35. "Bedding", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-41-32-5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-36
Biologicals
Sec. 36. "Biologicals", for purposes of IC 16-41-19, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-19-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-36.5
Birthing center
Sec. 36.5. (a) "Birthing center", for purposes of IC 16-21-2 and
IC 16-21-7.5, means a freestanding entity that has the sole purpose
of delivering a normal or uncomplicated pregnancy.
(b) The term does not include a hospital that is licensed as a
hospital under IC 16-21-2.
As added by P.L.96-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.134-2008, SEC.8.
IC 16-18-2-36.9
Blood
Sec. 36.9. "Blood", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-41-12-2.5.
As added by P.L.213-2013, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-37
Blood center
Sec. 37. "Blood center", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-37.5
Board
Sec. 37.5. (a) "Board", for purposes of IC 16-22-8, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-22-8-2.1.
(b) "Board", for purposes of IC 16-41-42.2, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-41-42.2-1.
As added by P.L.184-2005, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.234-2007,
SEC.44; P.L.3-2008, SEC.103.
IC 16-18-2-37.7
Board of commissioners
Sec. 37.7. "Board of commissioners", for purposes of IC 16-23.5,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-3.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.180.
IC 16-18-2-37.8
Board of trustees
Sec. 37.8. "Board of trustees", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-4.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.181.
IC 16-18-2-38
Branch locker plant
Sec. 38. "Branch locker plant" means a location or an
establishment in which space in individual lockers is rented to
individuals for the storage of food at not more than forty-five (45)
degrees Fahrenheit after the food has been prepared for storage at a
central plant.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-39
Brand name
Sec. 39. "Brand name", for purposes of IC 16-42-22, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-42-22-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-40
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-41
Building
Sec. 41. (a) "Building", for purposes of IC 16-22 and except as
provided in subsection (b), means a building, or an addition, for
hospital purposes, and includes the site if a site is acquired, the
equipment, heating facilities, sewage disposal facilities, landscaping,
walks, drives, parking facilities and other structures, facilities,
appurtenances, materials, and supplies that may be necessary to
render that building suitable for use and occupancy for hospital
purposes.
(b) "Building", for purposes of IC 16-22-2, has the meaning set
forth in subsection (a) and includes, in the discretion of the
governing board, clinics and offices for physicians.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-42
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-43
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-44
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)
IC 16-18-2-45
Byproduct material
Sec. 45. "Byproduct material", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-46
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-47
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-48
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-48.5
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR
Sec. 48.5. "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation" or "CPR", for
purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-1.
As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-49
Carrier
Sec. 49. "Carrier", for purposes of IC 16-41, means a person who
has:
(1) tuberculosis in a communicable stage; or
(2) another dangerous communicable disease.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-50
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.28-2009, SEC.16.)
IC 16-18-2-51
Center
Sec. 51. (a) "Center", for purposes of IC 16-19-10, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-19-10-1.
(b) "Center", for purposes of IC 16-33-3, has the meaning set forth
in IC 16-33-3-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-51.5
Certified food handler
Sec. 51.5. "Certified food handler", for purposes of IC 16-42-5.2,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-5.2-4.
As added by P.L.266-2001, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-52
Certificate or certification
Sec. 52. "Certificate" or "certification", for purposes of IC 16-31,
means authorization in written form issued by the Indiana emergency
medical services commission to a person to furnish, operate, conduct,
maintain, advertise, or otherwise engage in providing emergency
medical services as a part of a regular course of doing business,
either paid or voluntary.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-52.5
Charity care; financially indigent; medically indigent
Sec. 52.5. (a) "Charity care", for purposes of IC 16-21-6 and
IC 16-21-9, means the unreimbursed cost to a hospital of providing,
funding, or otherwise financially supporting health care services:
(1) to a person classified by the hospital as financially indigent
or medically indigent on an inpatient or outpatient basis; and
(2) to financially indigent patients through other nonprofit or
public outpatient clinics, hospitals, or health care organizations.
(b) As used in this section, "financially indigent" means an
uninsured or underinsured person who is accepted for care with no
obligation or a discounted obligation to pay for the services rendered
based on the hospital's financial criteria and procedure used to
determine if a patient is eligible for charity care. The criteria and
procedure must include income levels and means testing indexed to
the federal poverty guidelines. A hospital may determine that a
person is financially or medically indigent under the hospital's
eligibility system after health care services are provided.
(c) As used in this section, "medically indigent" means a person
whose medical or hospital bills after payment by third party payors
exceed a specified percentage of the patient's annual gross income as
determined in accordance with the hospital's eligibility system, and
who is financially unable to pay the remaining bill.
As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-53
Checklist
Sec. 53. "Checklist", for purposes of IC 16-20-8, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-20-8-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-54
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.239-1999, SEC.9.)
IC 16-18-2-54.3
Child
Sec. 54.3. "Child", for purposes of IC 16-35-8, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-35-8-1.
As added by P.L.1-2010, SEC.68.
IC 16-18-2-54.5
Childhood hazards
Sec. 54.5. "Childhood hazards", for purposes of IC 16-41-40, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-40-1.5.
As added by P.L.101-1999, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-54.7
Child-occupied facility
Sec. 54.7. "Child-occupied facility", for purposes of lead-based
paint activities and IC 16-41-39.8, means a building or a portion of
a building that:
(1) was constructed before 1978;
(2) does not qualify as target housing (as defined in section
346.3 of this chapter); and
(3) is visited regularly by a child who is not more than six (6)
years of age under the following circumstances described in
clause (A), (B), or (C):
(A) The child visits at least two (2) days a week (Sunday
through Saturday) and each of the visits lasts at least three
(3) hours.
(B) The child visits at least six (6) hours each week.
(C) The child's combined annual visits during a calendar
year total at least sixty (60) hours.
The term includes day care centers, preschools, and kindergarten
classrooms.
As added by P.L.57-2009, SEC.4.
IC 16-18-2-55
Children
Sec. 55. "Children", for purposes of IC 16-35-2, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-35-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-55.5
Chronic disease
Sec. 55.5. "Chronic disease", for purposes of IC 16-38-6, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-38-6-1.
As added by P.L.212-2003, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-56
City health department
Sec. 56. "City health department", for purposes of IC 16-20-4, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-20-4-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-56.2
Clearance examination
Sec. 56.2. "Clearance examination", for purposes of
IC 16-41-39.4, means an activity conducted by a clearance examiner
who is licensed under IC 16-41-39.8 to establish proper completion
of interim controls (as defined in 24 CFR 35.110).
As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.57-2009, SEC.5.
IC 16-18-2-56.3
Client
Sec. 56.3. "Client", for purposes of IC 16-27-4, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-27-4-1.
As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.4.
IC 16-18-2-56.5
Cloning
Sec. 56.5. (a) "Cloning" means the use of asexual reproduction to
create or grow a human embryo from a single cell or cells of a
genetically identical human.
(b) The term does not include:
(1) a treatment or procedure to enhance human reproductive
capability through the manipulation of human oocytes or
embryos, including the following:
(A) In vitro fertilization.
(B) Gamete intrafallopian transfer.
(C) Zygote intrafallopian transfer; or
(2) the following types of stem cell research:
(A) Adult stem cell.
(B) Fetal stem cell, as long as the biological parent has given
written consent for the use of the fetal stem cells.
(C) Embryonic stem cells from lines that are permissible for
use under applicable federal law.
As added by P.L.126-2005, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-57
Cold storage
Sec. 57. "Cold storage", for purposes of IC 16-42, means the
storage of foods for at least thirty (30) days and at a temperature of
not more than forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-58
Cold storage warehouse
Sec. 58. (a) "Cold storage warehouse", for purposes of IC 16-42,
means a structure, a part of a structure, or a fixture that meets the
following conditions:
(1) Uses refrigerating machinery or ice for the purpose of
refrigeration.
(2) Is used for cold storage of foods.
(b) The term does not include the following:
(1) A locker plant or a branch locker plant.
(2) Refrigerated storage facilities operated by a farmer and used
exclusively for the storage of raw, unprocessed fruits or
vegetables produced by the farmer on the farmer's farm.
(3) Cold storage equipment used to store perishable foods or
food products in conjunction with a dairy operation or a retail
grocery.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-59
Color
Sec. 59. "Color", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4,
includes black, white, and intermediate grays.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-60
Color additive
Sec. 60. (a) "Color additive", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through
IC 16-42-4, means a material that:
(1) is a dye, pigment, or other substance made by a process of
synthesis or similar artifice, or extracted, isolated, or otherwise
derived, with or without intermediate or final change of
identity, from a vegetable, animal, mineral, or other source; or
(2) when added or applied to a food, drug, or cosmetic or to the
human body is capable (alone or through reaction with other
substances) of imparting color.
The term does not include any material that has been exempted under
the Federal Act.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a pesticide chemical, soil or
plant nutrient, or otherwise, affecting, directly or indirectly, the
growth or other natural physiological process of produce of the soil
and thereby affecting the produce's color, either before or after
harvest.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.137-1996, SEC.58.
IC 16-18-2-61
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-62
Commission
Sec. 62. (a) "Commission", for purposes of IC 16-19-6, refers to
the commission for special institutions.
(b) "Commission", for purposes of IC 16-31, refers to the Indiana
emergency medical services commission.
(c) "Commission", for purposes of IC 16-46-11.1, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-46-11.1-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.61-2004, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-63
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)
IC 16-18-2-64
Communicable disease
Sec. 64. "Communicable disease", for purposes of IC 16-41, has
the meaning prescribed by the state department under IC 16-41-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-64.4
Community
Sec. 64.4. "Community", for purposes of IC 16-21-6 and
IC 16-21-9, means the primary geographic area encompassing at least
the entire county in which the hospital is located and patient
categories for which the hospital provides health care services.
As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-64.5
Community benefits
Sec. 64.5. "Community benefits", for purposes of IC 16-21-9, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-9-1.
As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-65
Community health services
Sec. 65. "Community health services", for purposes of IC 16-46-1,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-1-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-66
Community or migrant health center
Sec. 66. "Community or migrant health center", for purposes of
IC 16-46-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-5-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-66.5
Competent witness
Sec. 66.5. "Competent witness", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-2.
As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-66.7
Component
Sec. 66.7. "Component", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.8, has the
meaning set forth in 24 CFR 35.110, as in effect July 1, 2002.
As added by P.L.57-2009, SEC.6.
IC 16-18-2-67
Comprehensive care bed
Sec. 67. (a) "Comprehensive care bed", for purposes of
IC 16-28-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-16-2.
(b) "Comprehensive care bed", for purposes of IC 16-29-2, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-29-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.97-2004, SEC.63;
P.L.229-2011, SEC.155.
IC 16-18-2-67.5
Comprehensive plan
Sec. 67.5. "Comprehensive plan", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-5.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.182.
IC 16-18-2-68
Confirmatory test
Sec. 68. "Confirmatory test", for purposes of IC 16-41-12 and
IC 16-41-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-69
"Consent"
Sec. 69. (a) "Consent", for purposes of IC 16-34, means a written
agreement to submit to an abortion:
(1) after the consenting party has had a full explanation of the
abortion procedure to be performed, including disclosures and
information required by IC 16-34-2-1.1; and
(2) as evidenced by the signature of the consenting party on a
consent form prescribed by the state department of health.
(b) "Consent", for purposes of IC 16-36-6, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-36-6-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.187-1995, SEC.1;
P.L.164-2013, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-69.2
Consumer product
Sec. 69.2. "Consumer product", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.4,
means an item or a component of an item that is produced or
distributed for:
(1) sale to a consumer for use; or
(2) the personal use, consumption, or enjoyment of a consumer.
As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-69.3
Continuing care retirement community
Sec. 69.3. "Continuing care retirement community", for purposes
of IC 16-28-15, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-15-2.
As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.156.
IC 16-18-2-69.4
Contractual allowances
Sec. 69.4. "Contractual allowances", for purposes of IC 16-21-6,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-6-0.1.
As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.4.
IC 16-18-2-69.5
Contributions
Sec. 69.5. "Contributions", for purposes of IC 16-21-6 and
IC 16-21-9, means the dollar value of cash donations and the fair
market value at the time of donation of in kind donations to the
hospital from individuals, organizations, or other entities. The term
does not include the value of a donation designated or otherwise
restricted by the donor for purposes other than charity care.
As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.5.
IC 16-18-2-70
Construct, erect, or build
Sec. 70. "Construct", "erect", or "build", for purposes of IC 16-22,
includes the renovation or rebuilding of an existing structure.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-70.1
Construction project
Sec. 70.1. "Construction project" has the meaning set forth in
IC 16-21-2-11.5(a).
As added by P.L.67-2005, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-71
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.)
IC 16-18-2-72
Consumer commodity
Sec. 72. (a) "Consumer commodity", for purposes of IC 16-42-1
through IC 16-42-4, except as otherwise specifically provided by this
section, means any food, drug, device, or cosmetic as those terms are
defined by this article or in rules adopted under IC 16-42-1.
(b) The term does not include any of the following:
(1) Tobacco or a tobacco product.
(2) A commodity subject to packaging or labeling requirements
imposed under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136) or the provisions of the eighth
paragraph under the heading "Bureau of Animal Industry" of
the Act of March 4, 1913 (37 Stat. 832-833; 21 U.S.C. 151-157)
commonly known as the Virus-Serum Toxin Act.
(3) A drug subject to IC 16-42-3-6(a)(2), IC 16-42-3-4(12), or
Section 503(b)(1) or 506 of the Federal Act.
(4) A beverage subject to or complying with packaging or
labeling requirements imposed under the Federal Alcohol
Administration Act (27 U.S.C. et seq.).
(5) A commodity subject to the Federal Seed Act (7 U.S.C.
1551-1610).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-73
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-74
Contaminated sharp
Sec. 74. "Contaminated sharp", for purposes of IC 16-41-16, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-16-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-75
Contaminated with filth
Sec. 75. "Contaminated with filth", for purposes of IC 16-42-1
through IC 16-42-4, applies to a food, drug, device, or cosmetic not
securely protected from dust, dirt, and as far as necessary by all
reasonable means, from all foreign or injurious contaminations.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-76
Contracting county
Sec. 76. "Contracting county", for purposes of IC 16-24-2, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-24-2-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-77
Contributing county
Sec. 77. "Contributing county", for purposes of IC 16-22-6, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-6-27.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-78
Controlled premises
Sec. 78. "Controlled premises", for purposes of IC 16-42-20-2, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-20-2(a).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-79
Controlled substance
Sec. 79. "Controlled substance", for purposes of IC 16-42-21, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-21-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-80
Corporation
Sec. 80. "Corporation", for purposes of IC 16-22-8, IC 16-42-5,
and IC 16-42-5.2, means the health and hospital corporation created
under IC 16-22-8.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.266-2001, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-81
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)
IC 16-18-2-82
Cosmetic
Sec. 82. (a) "Cosmetic", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through
IC 16-42-4, means:
(1) articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed
on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body for
cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the
appearance; and
(2) articles intended for use as a component of any of those
articles.
(b) The term does not include soap.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-82.8
Cost of receivership
Sec. 82.8. "Cost of receivership", for purposes of IC 16-28-8, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-8-0.5.
As added by P.L.29-2002, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-83
Cost of construction
Sec. 83. "Cost of construction", for purposes of IC 16-45, means
the amount found by the Surgeon General of the United States to be
necessary for the construction of a project.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-84
Council
Sec. 84. "Council" refers to the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 16-21, IC 16-25, IC 16-27, IC 16-28, and
IC 16-29, the health care facility advisory council.
(2) For purposes of IC 16-46-6, the interagency state council on
black and minority health.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.12-2004, SEC.1;
P.L.156-2011, SEC.6; P.L.197-2011, SEC.54.
IC 16-18-2-85
Counterfeit drug
Sec. 85. "Counterfeit drug", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through
IC 16-42-4, means a drug:
(1) that, without authorization:
(A) bears;
(B) is labeled with; or
(C) is in a container that bears;
the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint,
or device, or any likeness of a drug manufacturer, processor,
packer, or distributor other than the person or persons who in
fact manufactured, processed, packed, or distributed the drug;
and
(2) that falsely purports or is represented:
(A) to be the product of; or
(B) to have been packed or distributed by;
the other drug manufacturer, processor, packer, or distributor.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-86
County
Sec. 86. "County", for the purposes of IC 16-22, means a county
that owns and operates a county hospital.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-86.5
County council
Sec. 86.5. "County council", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-6.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.183.
IC 16-18-2-87
County health fund
Sec. 87. "County health fund", for purposes of IC 16-46-1, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-46-1-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-88
County of residence of the child
Sec. 88. "County of residence of the child", for purposes of
IC 16-33-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-33-4-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-89
Customer
Sec. 89. "Customer", for purposes of IC 16-42-22, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-42-22-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-90
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-91
Dangerous communicable disease
Sec. 91. "Dangerous communicable disease", for purposes of
IC 16-41, means a communicable disease that is classified by the
state department as dangerous under IC 16-41-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-91.3
Data aggregation
Sec. 91.3. "Data aggregation" has the meaning set forth in
IC 16-39-5-3(b).
As added by P.L.44-2002, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-92
Dead body
Sec. 92. "Dead body", for purposes of IC 16-37-3, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-37-3-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-92.4
"Declarant"
Sec. 92.4. (a) "Declarant", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-3.
(b) "Declarant", for purposes of IC 16-36-6, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-36-6-2.
As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.164-2013,
SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-92.6
Department
Sec. 92.6. (a) "Department", for purposes of IC 16-31-8.5, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-31-8.5-1.
(b) "Department", for purposes of IC 16-47-1, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-47-1-1.
As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.101-2006,
SEC.24.
IC 16-18-2-93
Designated health official
Sec. 93. "Designated health official", for purposes of IC 16-41,
means:
(1) the state health commissioner;
(2) an assistant state health commissioner; or
(3) a person designated by the state health commissioner or
assistant state health commissioner to implement IC 16-41 in a
specific situation.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-94
Device
Sec. 94. "Device", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4
except for IC 16-42-1-7, IC 16-42-1-16(7), IC 16-42-2-3(7),
IC 16-42-3-4(3), and IC 16-42-4-3(3), means instruments, apparatus,
and contrivances, including their components, parts, and accessories,
intended:
(1) for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or
prevention of disease in man or other animals; or
(2) to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or
other animals.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-95
Directed donation
Sec. 95. "Directed donation", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-96
Director
Sec. 96. (a) "Director", for purposes of IC 16-19-13, refers to the
director of the office of women's health established by
IC 16-19-13-2.
(b) "Director", for purposes of IC 16-19-14, refers to the director
of the office of minority health established by IC 16-19-14-4.
(c) "Director", for purposes of IC 16-27, means the individual
acting under the authority of and assigned the responsibility by the
state health commissioner to implement IC 16-27.
(d) "Director", for purposes of IC 16-28, IC 16-29, and IC 16-30,
means the individual acting under the authority of and assigned the
responsibility by the state health commissioner to implement
IC 16-28, IC 16-29, and IC 16-30.
(e) "Director", for purposes of IC 16-31, refers to the executive
director of the department of homeland security established by
IC 10-19-2-1.
(f) "Director", for purposes of IC 16-35-2, refers to the director of
the program for children with special health care needs.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.52-1999, SEC.1;
P.L.2-2003, SEC.44; P.L.12-2004, SEC.2; P.L.22-2005, SEC.18;
P.L.38-2010, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-96.5
Distributed for use
Sec. 96.5. "Distributed for use", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-5.5.
As added by P.L.213-2013, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-97
Division
Sec. 97. "Division" means the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 16-21-8, the meaning set forth in
IC 16-21-8-0.1.
(2) For purposes of IC 16-22-8, the meaning set forth in
IC 16-22-8-3.
(3) For purposes of IC 16-27, a group of individuals under the
supervision of the director within the state department assigned
the responsibility of implementing IC 16-27.
(4) For purposes of IC 16-28, a group of individuals under the
supervision of the director within the state department assigned
the responsibility of implementing IC 16-28.
(5) For purposes of IC 16-41-40, the division of family
resources established by IC 12-13-1-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.51-1998, SEC.1;
P.L.12-2004, SEC.3; P.L.90-2005, SEC.1; P.L.41-2007, SEC.3;
P.L.3-2008, SEC.104.
IC 16-18-2-98
Division director and director of a division
Sec. 98. "Division director" and "director of a division", for
purposes of IC 16-22-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-8-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-99
DNA test
Sec. 99. "DNA test", for purposes of IC 16-37-2-10, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-37-2-10(a).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-99.3
DNR
Sec. 99.3. "DNR", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-36-5-4.
As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.5.
IC 16-18-2-99.5
Donations
Sec. 99.5. "Donations", for purposes of IC 16-21-6 and
IC 16-21-9, means the unreimbursed costs of providing cash and in
kind services and gifts, including facilities, equipment, personnel,
and programs, to other nonprofit or public outpatient clinics,
hospitals, or health care organizations.
As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.6.
IC 16-18-2-100
Donor insemination
Sec. 100. "Donor insemination", for purposes of IC 16-41-14, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-14-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-101
Drug
Sec. 101. (a) "Drug", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through
IC 16-42-4, means the following:
(1) Articles recognized in the official United States
Pharmacopoeia, official Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the
United States, or official National Formulary, or any
supplement to any of them.
(2) Articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation,
treatment, or prevention of disease in man or other animals.
(3) Articles other than food intended to affect the structure or
any function of the body of man or other animals.
(4) Articles intended for use as a component of any article
specified in subdivision (1), (2), or (3).
The term does not include devices or their components, parts, or
accessories.
(b) "Drug", for purposes of IC 16-42-19, has the meaning set forth
in IC 16-42-19-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-102
Drug order
Sec. 102. "Drug order", for purposes of IC 16-42-19, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-103
Drug sample
Sec. 103. "Drug sample", for purposes of IC 16-42-21, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-42-21-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-104
Dwelling
Sec. 104. "Dwelling" includes any part of any building or the
building's premises used as a place of residence or habitation or for
sleeping by a person.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-104.5
Education related costs
Sec. 104.5. "Education related costs", for purposes of IC 16-21-6,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-6-0.2.
As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.7.
IC 16-18-2-105
Effective treatment
Sec. 105. "Effective treatment", for purposes of IC 16-41-16, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-16-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-105.5
Eggs
Sec. 105.5. "Eggs", for purposes of IC 16-42-11, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-42-11-1.1.
As added by P.L.28-2009, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-106
Electronic products
Sec. 106. "Electronic products", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-106.3
Electronic signature
Sec. 106.3. For purposes of IC 16-42-3 and IC 16-42-22,
"electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol, or process:
(1) attached to or logically associated with an electronically
transmitted prescription or order; and
(2) executed or adopted by a person;
with the intent to sign the electronically transmitted prescription or
order.
As added by P.L.204-2005, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-106.4
Electronically transmitted and electronic transmission
Sec. 106.4. For purposes of IC 16-42-3, IC 16-42-19, and
IC 16-42-22, "electronically transmitted" or "electronic transmission"
means the transmission of a prescription in electronic form. The term
does not include transmission of a prescription by facsimile.
As added by P.L.204-2005, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-106.5
Eligible medical condition
Sec. 106.5. "Eligible medical condition" means a condition for
which an individual is eligible for assistance under IC 16-35-2.
As added by P.L.79-1999, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-106.6
Elevated blood lead level
Sec. 106.6. "Elevated blood lead level", for purposes of
IC 16-41-39.8, means a blood lead level of at least ten (10)
micrograms of lead per deciliter of whole blood.
As added by P.L.57-2009, SEC.7.
IC 16-18-2-107
Emergency ambulance services
Sec. 107. "Emergency ambulance services", for purposes of
IC 16-31, means the transportation of emergency patients by
ambulance and the administration of basic life support to emergency
patients before or during the transportation.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.186-1995, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-108
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.186-1995, SEC.19.)
IC 16-18-2-109
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.186-1995, SEC.19.)
IC 16-18-2-109.1
Emergency medical dispatch agency
Sec. 109.1. "Emergency medical dispatch agency", for purposes
of IC 16-31-3.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-35-3.5-1.
As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.11.
IC 16-18-2-109.3
Emergency medical dispatcher
Sec. 109.3. "Emergency medical dispatcher", for purposes of
IC 16-31-3.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-35-3.5-1.
As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.12.
IC 16-18-2-109.5
Emergency medical dispatching
Sec. 109.5. "Emergency medical dispatching", for purposes of
IC 16-31-3.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-35-3.5-1.
As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.13.
IC 16-18-2-109.8
Emergency medical responder
Sec. 109.8. "Emergency medical responder", for purposes of
IC 16-31, means an individual who is:
(1) certified under IC 16-31 and who meets the Indiana
emergency medical services commission's standards for
emergency medical responder certification; and
(2) the first individual to respond to an incident requiring
emergency medical services.
As added by P.L.77-2012, SEC.7.
IC 16-18-2-110
Emergency medical services
Sec. 110. "Emergency medical services", for purposes of
IC 16-31, means the provision of emergency ambulance services or
other services, including extrication and rescue services, utilized in
serving an individual's need for immediate medical care in order to
prevent loss of life or aggravation of physiological or psychological
illness or injury.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-111
Emergency medical service facility
Sec. 111. "Emergency medical service facility", for purposes of
IC 16-31 and IC 16-41, means those facilities that are licensed and
operated under IC 16-21-2 and that are equipped, prepared, and
staffed to provide medical care for emergency patients.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-112
Emergency medical technician
Sec. 112. "Emergency medical technician", for purposes of
IC 16-31, means an individual who is certified under this article to
provide basic life support at the scene of an accident, illness, or
during transport.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.186-1995, SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-112.5
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.77-2012, SEC.8.)
IC 16-18-2-112.7
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.77-2012, SEC.9.)
IC 16-18-2-113
Emergency patient
Sec. 113. (a) "Emergency patient", for purposes of IC 16-31,
means an individual who:
(1) is acutely ill, injured, incapacitated, or helpless; and
(2) requires emergency medical services.
(b) The term includes an individual who:
(1) requires transportation on a litter or cot; or
(2) is transported in a vehicle certified as an ambulance under
IC 16-31-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-114
Employer
Sec. 114. "Employer", for purposes of IC 16-41-11, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-11-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-114.5
Encapsulant
Sec. 114.5. "Encapsulant", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.8, means
a substance that forms a barrier between lead-based paint and the
environment using a liquid applied coating, with or without
reinforcement materials, or an adhesively bonded covering material.
As added by P.L.57-2009, SEC.8.
IC 16-18-2-114.6
Encapsulation
Sec. 114.6. "Encapsulation", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.8, means
the application of an encapsulant.
As added by P.L.57-2009, SEC.9.
IC 16-18-2-115
Enriched
Sec. 115. "Enriched", as applied to flour, for purposes of
IC 16-42-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-10-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-116
Environmental commissioner
Sec. 116. "Environmental commissioner", for purposes of
IC 16-41, refers to the commissioner of the department of
environmental management appointed under IC 13-13-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1996, SEC.71.
IC 16-18-2-116.2
Environmental investigation
Sec. 116.2. "Environmental investigation" means an identification
and evaluation of lead hazards from nonstructural sources in a child's
environment. The term includes the following:
(1) Presentation of results of the identification and evaluation,
including recommendations for reducing or eliminating
exposure.
(2) Education of the child's family concerning:
(A) lead hazards found; and
(B) temporary and permanent measures to protect the child
from further exposure.
As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.4.
IC 16-18-2-117
Established name
Sec. 117. "Established name", for purposes of IC 16-42-3, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-42-3-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-118
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-119
Executive
Sec. 119. "Executive" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-120
Executive board
Sec. 120. (a) "Executive board", except as provided in subsection
(b), refers to the executive board of the state department of health.
(b) "Executive board", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-7.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.184.
IC 16-18-2-121
Executive director
Sec. 121. "Executive director", for purposes of IC 16-22, means
the chief administrative officer, president, or other individual
appointed under IC 16-22-3-8.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-121.3
Expanded criminal history check
Sec. 121.3. "Expanded criminal history check", for purposes of
IC 16-27-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-2-0.5.
As added by P.L.42-2011, SEC.35.
IC 16-18-2-121.5
Extended length of stay
Sec. 121.5. "Extended length of stay" means a length of stay in an
acute care hospital inpatient unit that exceeds one (1) standard
deviation of the hospital wide average length of stay.
As added by P.L.162-1999, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-122
Facility
Sec. 122. "Facility", for purposes of IC 16-41-11, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-41-11-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-123
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.256-1999, SEC.19.)
IC 16-18-2-124
Federal act
Sec. 124. "Federal act", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through
IC 16-42-4, refers to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21
U.S.C. 301 et seq.; 52 Stat. 1040 et seq.) and amendments to that
statute.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-125
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-126
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Sec. 126. "Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act" means 21
U.S.C. 301 et seq.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-127
Federal Meat Inspection Act
Sec. 127. "Federal Meat Inspection Act" means 21 U.S.C. 601 et
seq.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-128
Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act
Sec. 128. "Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act" means 21
U.S.C. 451 et seq.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-128.3
Fertilization
Sec. 128.3. "Fertilization", for purposes of IC 16-34, means the
fusion of a human spermatozoon with a human ovum.
As added by P.L.193-2011, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-128.5
Fetal stem cell
Sec. 128.5. (a) "Fetal stem cell" means any of the following types
of stem cells taken from a fetus that was either miscarried or stillborn
from any of the following sources:
(1) Placenta.
(2) Umbilical cord.
(3) Amniotic fluid.
(4) Fetal tissue.
(b) The term does not include any cells that are taken as the result
of an abortion.
As added by P.L.126-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.91-2012, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-129
Filling material
Sec. 129. "Filling material", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-32-6.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-130
Financial institution
Sec. 130. "Financial institution", for purposes of IC 16-22-3-20,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-3-20(a).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-131
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.77-2012, SEC.10.)
IC 16-18-2-132
Fiscal body
Sec. 132. "Fiscal body", except as provided in subsection (b), has
the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-6.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.72-2001, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-133
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)
IC 16-18-2-134
Flour
Sec. 134. "Flour", for purposes of IC 16-42-10, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-42-10-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-135
Food
Sec. 135. (a) "Food", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through
IC 16-42-4 and IC 16-42-18, means the following:
(1) Articles used for food, drink, confectionery, or condiment
for humans.
(2) Chewing gum.
(3) Articles used for components of any of these articles.
(b) "Food", for purposes of IC 16-42-5 and IC 16-42-5.2, means
the following:
(1) All articles used for food, drink, confectionery, or
condiment whether simple, mixed, or compound.
(2) All substances or ingredients used in the preparation of the
items described in subdivision (1).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.266-2001, SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-136
Food additive
Sec. 136. (a) "Food additive", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through
IC 16-42-4, means any substance the intended use of which results
or may be reasonably expected to result, directly or indirectly, in its
becoming a component or otherwise affecting the characteristics of
any food (including any substance intended for use in producing,
manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging,
transporting, or holding food, and including any source or radiation
intended for any such use) if the substance is not generally
recognized among experts qualified by scientific training and
experience to evaluate its safety, as having been adequately shown
through scientific procedures (or, in the case of a substance used in
a food before January 1, 1958, through either scientific procedures
or experience based on common use in food) to be safe under the
conditions of the substance's intended use.
(b) The term does not include any of the following:
(1) A pesticide chemical in or on a raw agricultural commodity.
(2) A pesticide chemical to the extent that the chemical is
intended for use or is used in the production, storage, or
transportation of any raw agricultural commodity.
(3) A color additive.
(4) Any substance used in accordance with a sanction or
approval granted before the enactment of the Food Additives
Amendment of 1958, under the Federal Act; the Poultry
Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.), or the Meat
Inspection Act of March 4, 1907 (34 Stat. 1260), as amended
and extended (21 U.S.C. 71 et seq.).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.137-1996, SEC.59.
IC 16-18-2-137
Food establishment
Sec. 137. (a) "Food establishment", for purposes of IC 16-42-5
and IC 16-42-5.2, means any building, room, basement, vehicle of
transportation, cellar, or open or enclosed area occupied or used for
handling food.
(b) The term does not include the following:
(1) A dwelling where food is prepared on the premises by the
occupants, free of charge, for their consumption or for
consumption by their guests.
(2) A gathering of individuals at a venue of an organization that
is organized for educational purposes in a nonpublic
educational setting or for religious purposes, if:
(A) the individuals separately or jointly provide or prepare,
free of charge, and consume their own food or that of others
attending the gathering; and
(B) the gathering is for a purpose of the organization.
Gatherings for the purpose of the organization include funerals,
wedding receptions, christenings, bar or bat mitzvahs, baptisms,
communions, and other events or celebrations sponsored by the
organization.
(3) A vehicle used to transport food solely for distribution to the
needy, either free of charge or for a nominal donation.
(4) A private gathering of individuals who separately or jointly
provide or prepare and consume their own food or that of others
attending the gathering, regardless of whether the gathering is
held on public or private property.
(5) Except for food prepared by a for-profit entity, a venue of
the sale of food prepared for an organization:
(A) that is organized for:
(i) religious purposes; or
(ii) educational purposes in a nonpublic educational
setting;
(B) that is exempt from taxation under Section 501 of the
Internal Revenue Code; and
(C) that offers the food for sale to the final consumer at an
event held for the benefit of the organization;
unless the food is being provided in a restaurant or a cafeteria
with an extensive menu of prepared foods.
(6) Except for food prepared by a for-profit entity, an Indiana
nonprofit organization that:
(A) is organized for civic, fraternal, veterans, or charitable
purposes;
(B) is exempt from taxation under Section 501 of the
Internal Revenue Code; and
(C) offers food for sale to the final consumer at an event
held for the benefit of the organization;
if the events conducted by the organization take place for not
more than fifteen (15) days in a calendar year.
(7) An individual vendor of a farmer's market or roadside stand
if the individual meets the requirements of IC 16-42-5-29.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.266-2001, SEC.4;
P.L.100-2007, SEC.1; P.L.3-2008, SEC.105; P.L.1-2009, SEC.115;
P.L.86-2009, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-138
Food handling
Sec. 138. "Food handling", for purposes of IC 16-42-5 and
IC 16-42-5.2, means producing, processing, handling, preparing,
manufacturing, packing, storing, selling, distributing, or transporting
of food.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.266-2001, SEC.5.
IC 16-18-2-138.2
Food handling machinery
Sec. 138.2. "Food handling machinery", for purposes of
IC 16-42-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-5-2.3.
As added by P.L.266-2001, SEC.6.
IC 16-18-2-138.3
Food handler
Sec. 138.3. "Food handler", for purposes of IC 16-42-5.2, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-42-5.2-5.
As added by P.L.266-2001, SEC.7.
IC 16-18-2-138.5
Food instrument
Sec. 138.5. "Food instrument", for purposes of IC 16-35-1.5, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-35-1.5-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-139
Food service establishment
Sec. 139. "Food service establishment", for purposes of
IC 16-31-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-31-9-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-139.5
Forensic medical exam
Sec. 139.5. "Forensic medical exam", for purposes of IC 16-21-8,
means the following:
(1) Appropriate procedures for acquiring evidence that may be
used in a criminal proceeding against a person charged with a
sex crime.
(2) Suturing and care of wounds that stem directly from the sex
crime, including anesthesia and prescribed medication.
As added by P.L.121-2006, SEC.21.
IC 16-18-2-140
Foundation support
Sec. 140. "Foundation support", for purposes of IC 16-46-1, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-1-5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-141
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.28-2009, SEC.16.)
IC 16-18-2-142
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.)
IC 16-18-2-143
Fund
Sec. 143. (a) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-26-2, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-26-2-2.
(b) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-31-8.5, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-31-8.5-2.
(c) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.4, refers to the childhood
lead poisoning prevention fund established by IC 16-41-39.4-3.1.
(d) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.8, refers to the lead trust
fund established by IC 16-41-39.8-7.
(e) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-46-5, has the meaning set forth
in IC 16-46-5-3.
(f) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-46-12, has the meaning set forth
in IC 16-46-12-1.
(g) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-41-42.2, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-41-42.2-2.
(h) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-35-8, has the meaning set forth
in IC 16-35-8-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.14-2000, SEC.43;
P.L.81-2002, SEC.1; P.L.205-2003, SEC.16; P.L.234-2007, SEC.45;
P.L.3-2008, SEC.106; P.L.102-2008, SEC.5; P.L.57-2009, SEC.10;
P.L.1-2010, SEC.69.
IC 16-18-2-144
Gasoline
Sec. 144. "Gasoline", for purposes of IC 16-44-2, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-44-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-145
General hospital
Sec. 145. "General hospital", for the purposes of IC 16-22-9, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-9-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-146
General hospital services
Sec. 146. "General hospital services", for purposes of IC 16-22-9
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-9-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-147
General license
Sec. 147. "General license", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-6.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-148
Generically equivalent drug product
Sec. 148. "Generically equivalent drug product", for purposes of
IC 16-42-22, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-22-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-148.5
Gift
Sec. 148.5. "Gift", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-23.5-1-8.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.185.
IC 16-18-2-149
Governing board
Sec. 149. "Governing board" means the board of trustees,
governing board, board of directors, or other body responsible for
governing a hospital.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-150
Governing body
Sec. 150. (a) "Governing body", for purposes of IC 16-22-7, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-7-2.
(b) "Governing body", for purposes of IC 16-41-22, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-22-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.152-2005, SEC.1;
P.L.156-2011, SEC.7; P.L.197-2011, SEC.55.
IC 16-18-2-150.4
Government sponsored indigent health care
Sec. 150.4. "Government sponsored indigent health care", for
purposes of IC 16-21-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-9-2.
As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.8.
IC 16-18-2-151
Governmental unit
Sec. 151. "Governmental unit", for purposes of IC 16-28 and
IC 16-29, means an agency, a bureau, or a commission.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-152
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-153
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.)
IC 16-18-2-153.5
Nurse aide
Sec. 153.5. "Nurse aide", for purposes of IC 16-28-13, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-28-13-1.
As added by P.L.152-1995, SEC.15.
IC 16-18-2-154
Gross patient revenue
Sec. 154. "Gross patient revenue", for purposes of IC 16-21-6, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-6-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-155
Guest
Sec. 155. "Guest", for purposes of IC 16-41-31, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-41-31-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-156
Guest room
Sec. 156. "Guest room", for purposes of IC 16-41-31, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-31-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-157
Hair dye
Sec. 157. "Hair dye", for purposes of IC 16-42-4, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-42-4-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-158
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.23-1993, SEC.165.)
IC 16-18-2-159
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)
IC 16-18-2-159.1
Health benefit plan
Sec. 159.1. "Health benefit plan", for purposes of IC 16-47-1, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-47-1-2.
As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-160
Health care
Sec. 160. "Health care", for purposes of IC 16-36-1, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-36-1-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-160.5
Health care entity
Sec. 160.5. "Health care entity", for purposes of IC 16-41-42.1,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-42.1-1.
As added by P.L.193-2007, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-2008,
SEC.107.
IC 16-18-2-161
Health care facility
Sec. 161. (a) "Health care facility" includes:
(1) hospitals licensed under IC 16-21-2, private mental health
institutions licensed under IC 12-25, and tuberculosis hospitals
established under IC 16-11-1 (before its repeal);
(2) health facilities licensed under IC 16-28; and
(3) rehabilitation facilities and kidney disease treatment centers.
(b) "Health care facility", for purposes of IC 16-28-13, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-28-13-0.5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.108-1999, SEC.1;
P.L.101-2007, SEC.2; P.L.42-2011, SEC.36.
IC 16-18-2-161.5
Health care interpreter
Sec. 161.5. "Health care interpreter", for purposes of
IC 16-46-11.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-11.1-2.
As added by P.L.61-2004, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-162
Health care professional
Sec. 162. (a) "Health care professional", for purposes of
IC 16-27-1 and IC 16-27-4, has the meaning set forth in
IC 16-27-1-1.
(b) "Health care professional", for purposes of IC 16-27-2, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-27-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.212-2005, SEC.5.
IC 16-18-2-163
Health care provider
Sec. 163. (a) "Health care provider", for purposes of IC 16-21 and
IC 16-41, means any of the following:
(1) An individual, a partnership, a corporation, a professional
corporation, a facility, or an institution licensed or legally
authorized by this state to provide health care or professional
services as a licensed physician, a psychiatric hospital, a
hospital, a health facility, an emergency ambulance service (IC
16-31-3), a dentist, a registered or licensed practical nurse, a
midwife, an optometrist, a pharmacist, a podiatrist, a
chiropractor, a physical therapist, a respiratory care practitioner,
an occupational therapist, a psychologist, a paramedic, an
emergency medical technician, an advanced emergency medical
technician, or a person who is an officer, employee, or agent of
the individual, partnership, corporation, professional
corporation, facility, or institution acting in the course and
scope of the person's employment.
(2) A college, university, or junior college that provides health
care to a student, a faculty member, or an employee, and the
governing board or a person who is an officer, employee, or
agent of the college, university, or junior college acting in the
course and scope of the person's employment.
(3) A blood bank, community mental health center, community
mental retardation center, community health center, or migrant
health center.
(4) A home health agency (as defined in IC 16-27-1-2).
(5) A health maintenance organization (as defined in
IC 27-13-1-19).
(6) A health care organization whose members, shareholders, or
partners are health care providers under subdivision (1).
(7) A corporation, partnership, or professional corporation not
otherwise qualified under this subsection that:
(A) provides health care as one (1) of the corporation's,
partnership's, or professional corporation's functions;
(B) is organized or registered under state law; and
(C) is determined to be eligible for coverage as a health care
provider under IC 34-18 for the corporation's, partnership's,
or professional corporation's health care function.
Coverage for a health care provider qualified under this subdivision
is limited to the health care provider's health care functions and does
not extend to other causes of action.
(b) "Health care provider", for purposes of IC 16-35, has the
meaning set forth in subsection (a). However, for purposes of
IC 16-35, the term also includes a health facility (as defined in
section 167 of this chapter).
(c) "Health care provider", for purposes of IC 16-36-5 and
IC 16-36-6, means an individual licensed or authorized by this state
to provide health care or professional services as:
(1) a licensed physician;
(2) a registered nurse;
(3) a licensed practical nurse;
(4) an advanced practice nurse;
(5) a certified nurse midwife;
(6) a paramedic;
(7) an emergency medical technician;
(8) an advanced emergency medical technician; or
(9) an emergency medical responder, as defined by section
109.8 of this chapter.
The term includes an individual who is an employee or agent of a
health care provider acting in the course and scope of the individual's
employment.
(d) "Health care provider", for purposes of IC 16-40-4, means any
of the following:
(1) An individual, a partnership, a corporation, a professional
corporation, a facility, or an institution licensed or authorized
by the state to provide health care or professional services as a
licensed physician, a psychiatric hospital, a hospital, a health
facility, an emergency ambulance service (IC 16-31-3), an
ambulatory outpatient surgical center, a dentist, an optometrist,
a pharmacist, a podiatrist, a chiropractor, a psychologist, or a
person who is an officer, employee, or agent of the individual,
partnership, corporation, professional corporation, facility, or
institution acting in the course and scope of the person's
employment.
(2) A blood bank, laboratory, community mental health center,
community mental retardation center, community health center,
or migrant health center.
(3) A home health agency (as defined in IC 16-27-1-2).
(4) A health maintenance organization (as defined in
IC 27-13-1-19).
(5) A health care organization whose members, shareholders, or
partners are health care providers under subdivision (1).
(6) A corporation, partnership, or professional corporation not
otherwise specified in this subsection that:
(A) provides health care as one (1) of the corporation's,
partnership's, or professional corporation's functions;
(B) is organized or registered under state law; and
(C) is determined to be eligible for coverage as a health care
provider under IC 34-18 for the corporation's, partnership's,
or professional corporation's health care function.
(7) A person that is designated to maintain the records of a
person described in subdivisions (1) through (6).
(e) "Health care provider", for purposes of IC 16-45-4, has the
meaning set forth in 47 CFR 54.601(a).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.26-1994, SEC.7;
P.L.188-1995, SEC.1; P.L.1-1998, SEC.116; P.L.148-1999, SEC.6;
P.L.205-2003, SEC.17; P.L.95-2005, SEC.1; P.L.108-2007, SEC.2;
P.L.77-2012, SEC.11; P.L.164-2013, SEC.3; P.L.232-2013, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-163.3
Health care quality indicator data
Sec. 163.3. "Health care quality indicator data", for purposes of
IC 16-40-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-40-4-1.
As added by P.L.95-2005, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-163.5
Health care translator
Sec. 163.5. "Health care translator", for purposes of
IC 16-46-11.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-11.1-3.
As added by P.L.61-2004, SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-164
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.)
IC 16-18-2-164.6
Health coverage provider
Sec. 164.6. "Health coverage provider", for purposes of
IC 16-40-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-40-4-2.
As added by P.L.95-2005, SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-165
Health data
Sec. 165. "Health data", for purposes of IC 16-19-10, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-19-10-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-166
Health directive
Sec. 166. "Health directive", for purposes of IC 16-41, means:
(1) a written statement; or
(2) in an emergency, an oral statement followed by a written
statement within seventy-two (72) hours;
to a carrier issued by a designated health official under IC 16-41.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-167
Health facility
Sec. 167. (a) "Health facility":
(1) except for purposes of IC 16-28-15, means a building, a
structure, an institution, or other place for the reception,
accommodation, board, care, or treatment extending beyond a
continuous twenty-four (24) hour period in a week of more than
four (4) individuals who need or desire such services because
of physical or mental illness, infirmity, or impairment; and
(2) for purposes of IC 16-28-15, has the meaning set forth in
IC 16-28-15-3.
(b) The term does not include the premises used for the reception,
accommodation, board, care, or treatment in a household or family,
for compensation, of a person related by blood to the head of the
household or family (or to the spouse of the head of the household or
family) within the degree of consanguinity of first cousins.
(c) The term does not include any of the following:
(1) Hotels, motels, or mobile homes when used as such.
(2) Hospitals or mental hospitals, except for that part of a
hospital that provides long term care services and functions as
a health facility, in which case that part of the hospital is
licensed under IC 16-21-2, but in all other respects is subject to
IC 16-28.
(3) Hospices that furnish inpatient care and are licensed under
IC 16-25-3.
(4) Institutions operated by the federal government.
(5) Foster family homes or day care centers.
(6) Schools for individuals who are deaf or blind.
(7) Day schools for individuals with mental retardation.
(8) Day care centers.
(9) Children's homes and child placement agencies.
(10) Offices of practitioners of the healing arts.
(11) Any institution in which health care services and private
duty nursing services are provided that is listed and certified by
the Commission for Accreditation of Christian Science Nursing
Organizations/Facilities, Inc.
(12) Industrial clinics providing only emergency medical
services or first aid for employees.
(13) A residential facility (as defined in IC 12-7-2-165).
(14) Maternity homes.
(15) Offices of Christian Science practitioners.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.61-1993, SEC.62;
P.L.111-1996, SEC.2; P.L.58-2000, SEC.1; P.L.99-2007, SEC.153;
P.L.229-2011, SEC.157.
IC 16-18-2-168
Health records
Sec. 168. (a) "Health records", for purposes of IC 16-39, means
written, electronic, or printed information possessed or maintained
by a provider concerning any diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis of
the patient, including such information possessed or maintained on
microfiche, microfilm, or in a digital format. The term includes
mental health records and alcohol and drug abuse records.
(b) For purposes of IC 16-39-5-3(e), the term includes information
that describes services provided to a patient and a provider's charges
for services provided to a patient.
(c) The term does not include information concerning emergency
ambulance services described in IC 16-31-2-11(d).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.231-1999, SEC.11;
P.L.127-2001, SEC.1; P.L.44-2002, SEC.2; P.L.255-2003, SEC.45.
IC 16-18-2-169
Hemophilia
Sec. 169. "Hemophilia", for purposes of IC 16-41-18, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-18-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-170
High risk activity
Sec. 170. "High risk activity", for purposes of IC 16-41-7, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-7-1(b).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-171
HIV
Sec. 171. "HIV" refers to the human immunodeficiency virus.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-172
Home
Sec. 172. "Home", for purposes of IC 16-33-4, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-33-4-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-173
Home health agency
Sec. 173. (a) "Home health agency", for purposes of IC 16-27-1,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-1-2.
(b) "Home health agency", for purposes of IC 16-27-2, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-27-2-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-174
Home health aide
Sec. 174. (a) "Home health aide", for purposes of IC 16-27-1 and
IC 12-27-1.5, means an individual who provides home health aide
services.
(b) The term does not include the following:
(1) A health care professional.
(2) A volunteer who provides home health aide services without
compensation.
(3) An immediate member of the patient's family.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.110-1999, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-175
Home health aide services
Sec. 175. "Home health aide services", for purposes of
IC 16-27-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-1-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-176
Home health services
Sec. 176. "Home health services", for purposes of IC 16-27-1, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-1-5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-177
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.256-1999, SEC.19.)
IC 16-18-2-177.1
Hospice
Sec. 177.1. "Hospice", for purposes of IC 16-25, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-25-1.1-3.
As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.4.
IC 16-18-2-177.2
Hospice program
Sec. 177.2. "Hospice program", for purposes of IC 16-25, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-25-1.1-4.
As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.5.
IC 16-18-2-177.3
Hospice program patient
Sec. 177.3. "Hospice program patient", for purposes of IC 16-25,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-25-1.1-5.
As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.6.
IC 16-18-2-177.4
Hospice services
Sec. 177.4. "Hospice services", for purposes of IC 16-25, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-25-1.1-6.
As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.7.
IC 16-18-2-178
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.256-1999, SEC.19.)
IC 16-18-2-179
Hospital
Sec. 179. (a) "Hospital", except as provided in subsections (b)
through (g), means a hospital that is licensed under IC 16-21-2.
(b) "Hospital", for purposes of IC 16-21, means an institution, a
place, a building, or an agency that holds out to the general public
that it is operated for hospital purposes and that it provides care,
accommodations, facilities, and equipment, in connection with the
services of a physician, to individuals who may need medical or
surgical services. The term does not include the following:
(1) Freestanding health facilities.
(2) Hospitals or institutions specifically intended to diagnose,
care, and treat the following:
(A) Individuals with a mental illness (as defined in
IC 12-7-2-117.6).
(B) Individuals with developmental disabilities (as defined
in IC 12-7-2-61).
(3) Offices of physicians where patients are not regularly kept
as bed patients.
(4) Convalescent homes, boarding homes, or homes for the
aged.
(c) "Hospital", for purposes of IC 16-22-8, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-22-8-5.
(d) "Hospital", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-23.5-1-9.
(e) "Hospital" or "tuberculosis hospital", for purposes of IC 16-24,
means an institution or a facility for the treatment of individuals with
tuberculosis.
(f) "Hospital", for purposes of IC 16-34, means a hospital (as
defined in subsection (b)) that:
(1) is required to be licensed under IC 16-21-2; or
(2) is operated by an agency of the United States.
(g) "Hospital", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-41-12-6.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.144-1996, SEC.1;
P.L.162-1999, SEC.3; P.L.2-2007, SEC.186; P.L.99-2007, SEC.154.
IC 16-18-2-180
Hospital based health facility
Sec. 180. "Hospital based health facility", for purposes of
IC 16-21 and IC 16-28, means that part of a hospital that provides
long term care services and functions as a health facility.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.152-1995, SEC.16.
IC 16-18-2-181
Hospital fund or hospital funds
Sec. 181. "Hospital fund" or "hospital funds" means money,
securities, real or personal property or interests, collected or received
by or paid over, transferred, or conveyed to the hospital or the county
for hospital purposes or hospital buildings.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-182
Hospital purposes
Sec. 182. "Hospital purposes" means providing inpatient or
outpatient diagnostic and treatment facilities and services generally
recognized as hospital services to the public, under the direction and
supervision of the patient's attending physician, including, at the
discretion of the governing board, the following:
(1) Extended care facilities.
(2) The provision of services to other health care entities.
(3) Other health care services and facilities, including the
provision of acute care in hospital inpatient units to patients
with extended lengths of stay.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.162-1999, SEC.4.
IC 16-18-2-183
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)
IC 16-18-2-183.2
Human cells, tissues, or cellular or tissue based products
Sec. 183.2. "Human cells, tissues, or cellular or tissue-based
products" or "HCT/Ps", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-6.5.
As added by P.L.213-2013, SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-183.5
Human embryo
Sec. 183.5. "Human embryo" means a human egg cell with a full
genetic composition capable of differentiating and maturing into a
complete human being.
As added by P.L.126-2005, SEC.4.
IC 16-18-2-184
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-185
ICF/MR
Sec. 185. "ICF/MR", for purposes of IC 16-29-4, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-29-4-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-186
Immediate container
Sec. 186. "Immediate container", for purposes of IC 16-42-1
through IC 16-42-4, does not include package liners.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.87-1994, SEC.4;
P.L.137-1996, SEC.60.
IC 16-18-2-187
Inclusive
Sec. 187. "Inclusive", for purposes of IC 16-46-1, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-46-1-6.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-187.5
Indiana birth registration system
Sec. 187.5. "Indiana birth registration system" or "IBRS", for
purposes of IC 16-37, means the electronic system of recording births
established under IC 16-37-1-3.1.
As added by P.L.61-2009, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-187.6
Indiana death registration system
Sec. 187.6. "Indiana death registration system" or "IDRS", for
purposes of IC 16-37, means the electronic system of recording
deaths established under IC 16-37-1-3.1.
As added by P.L.61-2009, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-188
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.)
IC 16-18-2-188.1
Indiana University hospitals
Sec. 188.1. "Indiana University hospitals", for purposes of
IC 16-23.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-10.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.187.
IC 16-18-2-189
Infectious waste
Sec. 189. "Infectious waste", for purposes of IC 16-41-16, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-16-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-190
Informed consent
Sec. 190. "Informed consent", for purposes of IC 16-41-6, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-6-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-191
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-191.5
Interdisciplinary team
Sec. 191.5. "Interdisciplinary team", for purposes of IC 16-25, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-25-1.1-7.
As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.8.
IC 16-18-2-192
Intrastate commerce
Sec. 192. (a) "Intrastate commerce", for purposes of IC 16-42-1
through IC 16-42-4, means any and all commerce within Indiana and
subject to the jurisdiction of the state.
(b) The term includes the operation of a business or service
establishment.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-193
Invasive medical care
Sec. 193. "Invasive medical care", for purposes of IC 16-31, does
not include the administration of a nonvisualized airway.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-194
Investigational or new drug
Sec. 194. "Investigational or new drug", for purposes of
IC 16-42-19, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-194.5
Isolation
Sec. 194.5. "Isolation", for purposes of IC 16-41-9, means the
physical separation, including confinement or restriction, of an
individual or a group of individuals from the general public if the
individual or group is infected with a dangerous communicable
disease (as described in IC 16-18-2-91 and 410 IAC 1-2.3-47), in
order to prevent or limit the transmission of the disease to an
uninfected individual.
As added by P.L.138-2006, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-195
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)
IC 16-18-2-196
Kerosene
Sec. 196. "Kerosene", for purposes of IC 16-44-2, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-44-2-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-197
Label
Sec. 197. "Label", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4,
means a display of written, printed, or graphic matter upon the
immediate container of an article.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.87-1994, SEC.5;
P.L.137-1996, SEC.61.
IC 16-18-2-198
Labeling
Sec. 198. "Labeling", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through
IC 16-42-4, means all labels and other written, printed, or graphic
matter:
(1) upon any article or any of the containers or wrappers; or
(2) accompanying the article.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.137-1996, SEC.62.
IC 16-18-2-198.5
Lead-based paint
Sec. 198.5. "Lead-based paint", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.8,
means paint or another surface coating that contains lead in an
amount equal to or more than one (1) milligram per square
centimeter, or in the amount of more than one-half percent (0.5%) by
weight.
As added by P.L.57-2009, SEC.11.
IC 16-18-2-198.7
Lead-based paint activities
Sec. 198.7. (a) "Lead-based paint activities", for purposes of
IC 16-41-39.4 and IC 16-41-39.8, means the inspection risk
assessment and abatement of lead-based paint in target housing and
child occupied facilities.
(b) The term includes project design and supervision.
As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.57-2009,
SEC.12.
IC 16-18-2-199
Legend drug
Sec. 199. "Legend drug", for purposes of IC 16-42, means a drug
that is:
(1) subject to 21 U.S.C. 353(b)(1); or
(2) listed in the Prescription Drug Product List as:
(A) published in United States Department of Health and
Human Services Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic
Equivalence Evaluations, Tenth Edition, (1990); and
(B) revised in United State Department of Health and
Human Services, Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic
Equivalence Evaluations, Cumulative Supplement to the
Tenth Edition, Number 10 (1990).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-200
Legislative body
Sec. 200. "Legislative body" has the meaning set forth in
IC 36-1-2-9.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-201
Lessee county
Sec. 201. "Lessee county", for purposes of IC 16-22-6-27, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-22-6-27(b).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-202
Licensed physician
Sec. 202. "Licensed physician" means an individual who holds an
unlimited license to practice medicine in Indiana under IC 25-22.5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-203
"Life prolonging procedure"
Sec. 203. (a) "Life prolonging procedure", for purposes of
IC 16-36-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-4-1.
(b) "Life prolonging procedure", for purposes of IC 16-36-6, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-6-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.164-2013, SEC.4.
IC 16-18-2-204
Life prolonging procedures will declarant
Sec. 204. "Life prolonging procedures will declarant", for
purposes of IC 16-36-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-4-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-204.5
Limited criminal history
Sec. 204.5. "Limited criminal history", for purposes of
IC 16-27-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-2-1.5.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-205
Live birth or birth
Sec. 205. "Live birth" or "birth", for purposes of IC 16-37, means
the birth of a child who shows evidence of life after the child is
entirely outside of the mother.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-206
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-207
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-208
Living will declarant
Sec. 208. "Living will declarant", for purposes of IC 16-36-4, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-4-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-209
Local board
Sec. 209. "Local board", for purposes of IC 16-41-27, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-27-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-210
Local board of health
Sec. 210. (a) "Local board of health", for purposes of IC 16-22-8,
means a local board of health referred to in IC 16-20.
(b) "Local board of health", for purposes of IC 16-46-1, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-46-1-7.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-211
Local health department
Sec. 211. "Local health department" means a department
organized by a county or city executive with a board, a health officer,
and an operational staff to provide health services to a county, city,
or multiple county unit.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-212
Local health officer
Sec. 212. "Local health officer", for purposes of IC 16-22 and
IC 16-37, means a local health officer as referred to in IC 16-20.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-213
Locker
Sec. 213. "Locker", for purposes of IC 16-42, means the
individual sections or compartments of a capacity of not more than
twenty-five (25) cubic feet in the locker room of a locker plant or
branch locker plant.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-214
Locker plant
Sec. 214. "Locker plant", for purposes of IC 16-42, means a
location or an establishment in which space in individual lockers is
rented to individuals for the storage of food at not more than
forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit and that has at least one (1) of the
following facilities:
(1) A chill room.
(2) Sharp freezing facilities.
(3) Facilities for cutting, preparing, wrapping, and packaging
meats and meat products, fruits, and vegetables.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-214.7
Low income
Sec. 214.7. "Low income", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.4, means
having not more than eighty percent (80%) of the median income
level of households in a particular county as determined annually by
the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.7.
IC 16-18-2-215
Manufacture
Sec. 215. "Manufacture", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-32-7.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-215.5
Manufactured home
Sec. 215.5. "Manufactured home", for purposes of IC 16-41-27,
has the meaning set forth in IC 22-12-1-16.
As added by P.L.87-2005, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-216
Manufacturer
Sec. 216. (a) "Manufacturer", for purposes of IC 16-42-19 and
IC 16-42-21, means a person who by compounding, cultivating,
harvesting, mixing, or other process produces or prepares legend
drugs. The term includes a person who:
(1) prepares legend drugs in dosage forms by mixing,
compounding, encapsulating, entableting, or other process; or
(2) packages or repackages legend drugs.
(b) The term does not include pharmacists or practitioners (as
defined in section 288(a) and 288(c) of this chapter) in the practice
of their profession.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-217
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.72-2001, SEC.11.)
IC 16-18-2-218
Maternal and child health clinic
Sec. 218. "Maternal and child health clinic", for purposes of
IC 16-46-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-5-5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-219
Maternity home
Sec. 219. (a) "Maternity home", for purposes of IC 16-26, means
a public or private facility that provides food and temporary
residence to at least one (1) pregnant woman during the pregnancy
and not more than one hundred eighty (180) days after childbirth.
(b) The term does not include a hospital licensed under
IC 16-21-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-220
Maternity home operator
Sec. 220. "Maternity home operator", for purposes of IC 16-26,
means a person that:
(1) owns a maternity home;
(2) is not more closely related to the pregnant woman or
expected child than second cousins;
(3) is not related to the pregnant woman or expected child as a
stepparent, stepbrother, or stepsister; and
(4) is not the guardian or custodian of the pregnant woman.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-221
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-222
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-223
Mechanical device
Sec. 223. "Mechanical device", for purposes of IC 16-42-19-23,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-23(a).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-223.4
Medical center
Sec. 223.4. "Medical center", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-11.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.188.
IC 16-18-2-223.5
Medical emergency
Sec. 223.5. "Medical emergency", for purposes of IC 16-34,
means a condition that, on the basis of the attending physician's good
faith clinical judgment, complicates the medical condition of a
pregnant woman so that it necessitates the immediate termination of
her pregnancy to avert her death or for which a delay would create
serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major
bodily function.
As added by P.L.187-1995, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-223.6
Medical director
Sec. 223.6. "Medical director", for purposes of IC 16-31-3.5, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-35-3.5-1.
As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.18.
IC 16-18-2-223.7
Medically contraindicated
Sec. 223.7. "Medically contraindicated", for purposes of
IC 16-28-14 and IC 16-28-14.5, means that a vaccine would be
detrimental to an individual's health because of a medical condition
of the individual.
As added by P.L.97-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.29-2009, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-224
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.)
IC 16-18-2-225
Member of the armed forces
Sec. 225. "Member of the armed forces", for purposes of
IC 16-33-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-33-4-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-225.8
Mental health provider
Sec. 225.8. "Mental health provider", for purposes of
IC 16-36-1.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-1.5-2.
As added by P.L.145-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.34-2001, SEC.6.
IC 16-18-2-226
Mental health records
Sec. 226. "Mental health records", for purposes of IC 16-39,
means recorded or unrecorded information concerning the diagnosis,
treatment, or prognosis of a patient receiving mental health services
or developmental disability training. The term does not include
alcohol and drug abuse records.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1997, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-227
Migratory temporary increase in population
Sec. 227. "Migratory temporary increase in population", for
purposes of IC 16-46-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-1-8.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-228
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-229
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-230
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-230.5
Military service applicant
Sec. 230.5. "Military service applicant", for purposes of
IC 16-31-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-31-11-1.
As added by P.L.16-2013, SEC.1; P.L.115-2013, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-231
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-232
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-233
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-234
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-235
Minor
Sec. 235. "Minor", for purposes of IC 16-36, means an individual
who is less than eighteen (18) years of age.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-236
Minority
Sec. 236. (a) "Minority", for purposes of IC 16-19-14, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-19-14-2.
(b) "Minority", for purposes of IC 16-46-6, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-46-6-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.38-2010, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-237
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)
IC 16-18-2-237.5
Mobile camp
Sec. 237.5. "Mobile camp", for purposes of IC 16-19-3, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-19-3-0.5.
As added by P.L.83-2007, SEC.4.
IC 16-18-2-238
Mobile home
Sec. 238. "Mobile home", for purposes of IC 16-41-27, has
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-27-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-238.5
Mobile home community
Sec. 238.5. "Mobile home community", for purposes of
IC 16-41-27, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-27-5.
As added by P.L.87-2005, SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-239
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)
IC 16-18-2-240
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)
IC 16-18-2-240.5
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.42-2011, SEC.87.)
IC 16-18-2-241
Motor fuel
Sec. 241. "Motor fuel", for purposes of IC 16-44-3, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-44-3-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-242
Motor fuel outlet
Sec. 242. "Motor fuel outlet", for purposes of IC 16-44-3, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-44-3-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-242.9
MTBE
Sec. 242.9. "MTBE", for purposes of IC 16-44-2, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-44-2-2.4.
As added by P.L.26-2002, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-243
Municipal corporation
Sec. 243. "Municipal corporation", for purposes of IC 16-35-1,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-35-1-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-244
Narrative report
Sec. 244. "Narrative report", for purposes of IC 16-20-8, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-20-8-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-244.5
National criminal history background check
Sec. 244.5. "National criminal history background check", for
purposes of IC 16-27-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-2-2.1.
As added by P.L.197-2007, SEC.4.
IC 16-18-2-245
Net operating revenue
Sec. 245. "Net operating revenue", for purposes of IC 16-22-7, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-7-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-246
Net patient revenue
Sec. 246. "Net patient revenue", for purposes of IC 16-21-6, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-6-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-247
Net revenues
Sec. 247. "Net revenues", for purposes of IC 16-22-6, means the
revenues of the hospital remaining after provisions for reasonable
expenses of operation, repair, replacements, and maintenance of the
hospital.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-248
New
Sec. 248. "New", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-41-32-8.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-249
New drug
Sec. 249. "New drug", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through
IC 16-42-4, means:
(1) any drug whose composition is such that the drug is not
generally recognized among experts, who are qualified by
scientific training and experience to evaluate the safety of
drugs, as safe for use under the conditions prescribed,
recommended, or suggested in the labeling of the drug; or
(2) any drug whose composition is such that the drug, as a result
of investigations to determine the safety for use under such
conditions, has become so recognized, but which has not,
otherwise than in investigations, been used to a material extent
or for a material time under such conditions.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-250
Noncompliant behavior
Sec. 250. "Noncompliant behavior", for purposes of IC 16-41,
means behavior of a carrier that is not in compliance with a health
directive.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-251
Nonprofit hospital
Sec. 251. "Nonprofit hospital", for purposes of IC 16-21-9, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-21-9-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.94-1994, SEC.9;
P.L.144-1996, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-252
Nonprofit hospital corporation
Sec. 252. "Nonprofit hospital corporation" means a corporation
that:
(1) is organized and doing business under IC 23-17;
(2) is authorized by the corporation's charter to and does own
and operate a hospital;
(3) is licensed under IC 16-21; and
(4) operates the hospital as a charitable or benevolent institution
making the hospital's services available to persons unable to pay
to the extent of the hospital's financial ability to do so.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-253
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.)
IC 16-18-2-253.5
Nontransporting emergency medical services vehicle
Sec. 253.5. "Nontransporting emergency medical services
vehicle", for purposes of IC 16-31-3, has the meaning set forth in
IC 16-31-3-0.5.
As added by P.L.186-1995, SEC.5.
IC 16-18-2-253.7
Nursing facility
Sec. 253.7. "Nursing facility", for purposes of IC 16-28-15, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-15-4.
As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.158.
IC 16-18-2-254
Oath
Sec. 254. "Oath" includes affirmation.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-254.2
Objective scientific information
Sec. 254.2. "Objective scientific information", for purposes of
IC 16-34, means data that have been reasonably derived from
scientific literature and verified or supported by research in
compliance with scientific methods.
As added by P.L.193-2011, SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-254.5
Office
Sec. 254.5. (a) "Office", for purposes of IC 16-19-13, refers to the
office of women's health established by IC 16-19-13-2.
(b) "Office", for purposes of IC 16-19-14, refers to the office of
minority health established by IC 16-19-14-4.
(c) "Office", for purposes of IC 16-28-15, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-28-15-5.
As added by P.L.52-1999, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.38-2010, SEC.3;
P.L.229-2011, SEC.159.
IC 16-18-2-255
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-256
Official compendium
Sec. 256. "Official compendium", for purposes of IC 16-42-1
through IC 16-42-4, means the official United States Pharmacopoeia,
official Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, official
National Formulary, or any supplement to any of the publications.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-257
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-258
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-259
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-260
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-261
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-262
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-263
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)
IC 16-18-2-263.5
Onsite residential sewage discharging disposal system
Sec. 263.5. "Onsite residential sewage discharging disposal
system", for purposes of IC 16-19-3, means a sewage disposal system
that:
(1) is located on a site with and serves a one (1) or two (2)
family residence; and
(2) discharges effluent offsite.
As added by P.L.172-2002, SEC.5.
IC 16-18-2-264
Operator
Sec. 264. "Operator", for purposes of IC 16-41-31, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-31-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.144-1996, SEC.4;
P.L.104-2003, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-264.5
Other unlicensed employee
Sec. 264.5. "Other unlicensed employee", for purposes of
IC 16-28-13, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-13-2.
As added by P.L.152-1995, SEC.17.
IC 16-18-2-264.7
Out of hospital
Sec. 264.7. "Out of hospital", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-5.
As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.7.
IC 16-18-2-264.8
Out of hospital DNR declaration and order
Sec. 264.8. "Out of hospital DNR declaration and order", for
purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-6.
As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.8.
IC 16-18-2-264.9
Out of hospital DNR identification device
Sec. 264.9. "Out of hospital DNR identification device", for
purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-7.
As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.9.
IC 16-18-2-265
Package
Sec. 265. (a) "Package", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through
IC 16-42-4, means a container or wrapping in which a consumer
commodity is enclosed for use in the delivery or display of the
consumer commodity to retail purchasers.
(b) The term does not include the following:
(1) Shipping containers or wrappings used solely for the
transportation of any consumer commodity in bulk or in
quantity to manufacturers, packers, or processors or to
wholesale or retail distributors of consumer commodities.
(2) Shipping containers or outer wrappings used by retailers to
ship or deliver any commodity to retail customers if the
containers and wrappings bear no printed matter pertaining to
any particular commodity.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.137-1996, SEC.63.
IC 16-18-2-266
Paramedic
Sec. 266. "Paramedic", for purposes of IC 16-31, means an
individual who:
(1) is:
(A) affiliated with a certified paramedic organization;
(B) employed by a sponsoring hospital approved by the
commission; or
(C) employed by a supervising hospital with a contract for
inservice education with a sponsoring hospital approved by
the commission;
(2) has completed a prescribed course in advanced life support;
and
(3) has been licensed by the Indiana emergency medical
services commission.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.77-2012, SEC.12.
IC 16-18-2-266.5
Parent personal services agency
Sec. 266.5. "Parent personal services agency", for purposes of
IC 16-27-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-4-2.
As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.6.
IC 16-18-2-267
Parental consent
Sec. 267. "Parental consent", for purposes of IC 16-34, means the
written consent of the parent or legal guardian of an unemancipated
pregnant woman less than eighteen (18) years of age to the
performance of an abortion on the minor pregnant woman.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-267.5
Partial birth abortion
Sec. 267.5. "Partial birth abortion" means an abortion in which the
person performing the abortion partially vaginally delivers a living
fetus before killing the fetus and completing the delivery.
As added by P.L.145-1997, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-268
Partnership responsibility
Sec. 268. "Partnership responsibility", for purposes of IC 16-46-1,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-1-9.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-269
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-270
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-271
Pathological waste
Sec. 271. "Pathological waste", for purposes of IC 16-41-16, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-16-5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-272
Patient
Sec. 272. (a) "Patient", for purposes of IC 16-27-1, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-27-1-6.
(b) "Patient", for the purposes of IC 16-28 and IC 16-29, means
an individual who has been accepted and assured care by a health
facility.
(c) "Patient", for purposes of IC 16-36-1.5, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-36-1.5-3.
(d) "Patient", for purposes of IC 16-39, means an individual who
has received health care services from a provider for the
examination, treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of a physical or
mental condition.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.145-1996, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-273
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.87-2005, SEC.40.)
IC 16-18-2-274
Person
Sec. 274. (a) "Person" means, except as provided in subsections
(b), (c), and (d), an individual, a firm, a partnership, an association,
a fiduciary, an executor or administrator, a governmental entity, or
a corporation.
(b) "Person", for purposes of IC 16-25, has the meaning set forth
in IC 16-25-1.1-8.
(c) "Person", for purposes of IC 16-31, means an individual, a
partnership, a corporation, an association, a joint stock association,
or a governmental entity other than an agency or instrumentality of
the United States.
(d) "Person", for purposes of IC 16-42-10, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-42-10-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.256-1999, SEC.9.
IC 16-18-2-275
Person at risk
Sec. 275. (a) "Person at risk", for purposes of IC 16-41-7-4, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-7-4(a).
(b) "Person at risk", for purposes of IC 16-41-7-1 and
IC 16-41-7-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-7-1(c).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-276
Person in attendance at birth
Sec. 276. "Person in attendance at birth", for purposes of
IC 16-37-1 and IC 16-37-2, has the meaning set forth in
IC 16-37-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.61-2009, SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-277
Person in charge of interment
Sec. 277. "Person in charge of interment", for purposes of
IC 16-37-1 and IC 16-37-3, has the meaning set forth in
IC 16-37-3-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.61-2009, SEC.4.
IC 16-18-2-277.5
Person with a disability
Sec. 277.5. "Person with a disability", for purposes of IC 16-32,
IC 16-33, and IC 16-40-1, means an individual who, by reason of
physical, mental, or emotional defect or infirmity (whether
congenital or acquired by accident, injury, or disease) is or may
subsequently be totally or partially prevented from achieving the
fullest attainable physical, social, economic, mental, and vocational
participation in the normal process of living.
As added by P.L.23-1993, SEC.58.
IC 16-18-2-277.6
Personal representative
Sec. 277.6. "Personal representative", for purposes of IC 16-27-4,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-4-3.
As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.7.
IC 16-18-2-277.7
Personal services
Sec. 277.7. "Personal services", for purposes of IC 16-27-2 and
IC 16-27-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-4-4.
As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.8.
IC 16-18-2-277.8
Personal services agency
Sec. 277.8. "Personal services agency", for purposes of
IC 16-27-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-4-5.
As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.9.
IC 16-18-2-278
Pest
Sec. 278. "Pest", for purposes of IC 16-41-33, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-41-33-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-279
Pesticide chemical
Sec. 279. "Pesticide chemical", for purposes of IC 16-42-1
through IC 16-42-4, means a substance:
(1) that alone, in chemical combination, or in formulation with
at least one (1) other substance is an "economic poison" within
the meaning of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and
Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 135-135K); and
(2) that is used in the production, storage, or transportation of
raw agricultural commodities.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.137-1996, SEC.64.
IC 16-18-2-280
Petroleum products
Sec. 280. "Petroleum products", for purposes of IC 16-44-2, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-44-2-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-281
Pharmacist
Sec. 281. "Pharmacist" means a person licensed by law to practice
pharmacy in Indiana.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-282
Physician
Sec. 282. (a) "Physician", except as provided in subsections (b)
and (c), means a licensed physician (as defined in section 202 of this
chapter).
(b) "Physician", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-41-12-7.
(c) "Physician", for purposes of IC 16-37-1-3.1 and IC 16-37-3-5,
means an individual who:
(1) was the physician last in attendance (as defined in section
282.2 of this chapter); or
(2) is licensed under IC 25-22.5.
(d) "Physician", for purposes of IC 16-48-1, is subject to
IC 16-48-1-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.156-2011, SEC.8;
P.L.6-2012, SEC.111.
IC 16-18-2-282.2
Physician last in attendance
Sec. 282.2. (a) "Physician last in attendance" means the individual
who pronounced the time of death for a deceased individual.
(b) For purposes of IC 16-37-3, the term includes an individual
who holds any medical license issued under IC 25-22.5.
As added by P.L.156-2011, SEC.9.
IC 16-18-2-283
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.)
IC 16-18-2-284
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)
IC 16-18-2-285
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-286
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-287
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-287.2
"POST form"
Sec. 287.2. "POST form", for purposes of IC 16-36-6, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-36-6-4.
As added by P.L.164-2013, SEC.5.
IC 16-18-2-287.5
Postfertilization age
Sec. 287.5. "Postfertilization age", for purposes of IC 16-34,
means the age of the fetus calculated from the date of the fertilization
of the ovum.
As added by P.L.193-2011, SEC.4.
IC 16-18-2-287.7
Post-organ transplant program
Sec. 287.7. "Post-organ transplant program", for purposes of
IC 16-41-19.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-19.5-1.
As added by P.L.27-1999, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-287.8
Potentially hazardous food product
Sec. 287.8. (a) "Potentially hazardous food product", for purposes
of IC 16-42-5-29, means a food that is natural or synthetic and
requires temperature control because it is in a form capable of
supporting any of the following:
(1) The rapid and progressive growth of infectious or toxigenic
microorganisms.
(2) The growth and toxin production of Clostridium botulinum.
(3) In raw shell eggs, the growth of Salmonella enteritidis.
(b) The term includes the following:
(1) A food of animal origin that is raw or heat treated.
(2) A food of plant origin that is heat treated or consists of raw
seed sprouts.
(3) Cut melons.
(4) Garlic-in-oil mixtures that are not modified in a way that
results in mixtures that do not support growth described in
subsection (a).
As added by P.L.86-2009, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-288
Practitioner
Sec. 288. (a) "Practitioner", for purposes of IC 16-42-19, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-5.
(b) "Practitioner", for purposes of IC 16-41-14, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-41-14-4.
(c) "Practitioner", for purposes of IC 16-42-21, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-42-21-3.
(d) "Practitioner", for purposes of IC 16-42-22, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-42-22-4.5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-289
Precursor
Sec. 289. "Precursor", for purposes of IC 16-42-19, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-6.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-290
Pregnant woman
Sec. 290. "Pregnant woman", for purposes of IC 16-26, means an
individual of any age who:
(1) has been a resident of Indiana continuously for at least sixty
(60) days before her pregnancy;
(2) has verified her pregnancy and intends to carry her
pregnancy to term or has given birth to a child; and
(3) is in need of assistance and temporary residence.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-290.5
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.237-2003, SEC.18.)
IC 16-18-2-291
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-292
Prescription
Sec. 292. "Prescription", for purposes of IC 16-42-19, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-7.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-292.5
Primary caregiver
Sec. 292.5. "Primary caregiver", for purposes of IC 16-39-4-2, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-39-4-2(a).
As added by P.L.189-1995, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-292.7
Primary prevention
Sec. 292.7. "Primary prevention", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.4,
means the removal or remediation, including the use of interim
controls, of lead hazards before lead poisoning of an individual
occurs.
As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.8.
IC 16-18-2-293
Principal display panel
Sec. 293. "Principal display panel", for purposes of IC 16-42-1
through IC 16-42-4, means that part of a label that is most likely to
be displayed, presented, shown, or examined under normal and
customary conditions of display for retail sale.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-293.5
Probable gestational age of the fetus
Sec. 293.5. "Probable gestational age of the fetus", for purposes
of IC 16-34, means what, in the judgment of the attending physician,
will with reasonable probability be the gestational age of the fetus at
the time an abortion is planned to be performed.
As added by P.L.187-1995, SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-294
Production facility
Sec. 294. "Production facility", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-7.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-294.5
Program
Sec. 294.5. (a) "Program", for purposes of IC 16-40-4, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-40-4-3.
(b) "Program", for purposes of IC 16-47-1, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-47-1-3.
As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.95-2005, SEC.4.
IC 16-18-2-295
Provider
Sec. 295. (a) "Provider", for purposes of IC 16-21-8, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-21-8-0.5.
(b) "Provider", for purposes of IC 16-38-5, IC 16-39 (except for
IC 16-39-7), and IC 16-41-1 through IC 16-41-9, means any of the
following:
(1) An individual (other than an individual who is an employee
or a contractor of a hospital, a facility, or an agency described
in subdivision (2) or (3)) who is licensed, registered, or certified
as a health care professional, including the following:
(A) A physician.
(B) A psychotherapist.
(C) A dentist.
(D) A registered nurse.
(E) A licensed practical nurse.
(F) An optometrist.
(G) A podiatrist.
(H) A chiropractor.
(I) A physical therapist.
(J) A psychologist.
(K) An audiologist.
(L) A speech-language pathologist.
(M) A dietitian.
(N) An occupational therapist.
(O) A respiratory therapist.
(P) A pharmacist.
(Q) A sexual assault nurse examiner.
(2) A hospital or facility licensed under IC 16-21-2 or IC 12-25
or described in IC 12-24-1 or IC 12-29.
(3) A health facility licensed under IC 16-28-2.
(4) A home health agency licensed under IC 16-27-1.
(5) An employer of a certified emergency medical technician,
a certified advanced emergency medical technician, or a
licensed paramedic.
(6) The state department or a local health department or an
employee, agent, designee, or contractor of the state department
or local health department.
(c) "Provider", for purposes of IC 16-39-7-1, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-39-7-1(a).
(d) "Provider", for purposes of IC 16-48-1, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-48-1-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.188-1995, SEC.2;
P.L.20-1998, SEC.1; P.L.231-1999, SEC.12; P.L.256-1999, SEC.10;
P.L.205-2003, SEC.19; P.L.90-2005, SEC.2; P.L.41-2007, SEC.4;
P.L.6-2012, SEC.112; P.L.77-2012, SEC.13; P.L.141-2012, SEC.6.
IC 16-18-2-296
Provider organization
Sec. 296. "Provider organization", for purposes of IC 16-31,
means an ambulance service provider or other emergency care
organization certified by the Indiana emergency medical services
commission to provide emergency medical services.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.186-1995, SEC.6.
IC 16-18-2-296.3
Psychiatric advance directive
Sec. 296.3. "Psychiatric advance directive", for purposes of
IC 16-36-1.5 and IC 16-36-1.7, has the meaning set forth in
IC 16-36-1.7-1.
As added by P.L.16-2004, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-297
Public accommodation
Sec. 297. "Public accommodation", for purposes of IC 16-32-3-2,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-32-3-2(a).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-298
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.156-2011, SEC.41.)
IC 16-18-2-298.5
Public health authority
Sec. 298.5. "Public health authority", for purposes of IC 16-22-8
and IC 16-41-9, means:
(1) the state health commissioner of the state department;
(2) a deputy or an assistant state health commissioner appointed
by the state health commissioner, or an agent expressly
authorized by the state health commissioner;
(3) the local health officer; or
(4) a health and hospital corporation established under
IC 16-22-8-6.
As added by P.L.138-2006, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-299
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.)
IC 16-18-2-300
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.)
IC 16-18-2-301
Publish, published, or cause to be published
Sec. 301. "Publish" or "published" or "cause to be published", for
purposes of IC 16-22, means publication of notice in a newspaper or
newspapers in accordance with IC 5-3-1, unless otherwise specified.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-302
Qualified patient
Sec. 302. "Qualified patient", for purposes of IC 16-36-4, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-36-4-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-302.3
"Qualified person"
Sec. 302.3. (a) "Qualified person", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-8.
(b) "Qualified person", for purposes of IC 16-36-6, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-36-6-5.
As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.164-2013,
SEC.6.
IC 16-18-2-302.6
Quarantine
Sec. 302.6. "Quarantine", for purposes of IC 16-41-9, means the
physical separation, including confinement or restriction of
movement, of an individual or a group of individuals who have been
exposed to a dangerous communicable disease (as described in
IC 16-18-2-91 and 410 IAC 1-2.3-47), during the disease's period of
communicability, in order to prevent or limit the transmission of the
disease to an uninfected individual.
As added by P.L.138-2006, SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-303
Radiation
Sec. 303. "Radiation", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-8.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-304
Radiation machine
Sec. 304. "Radiation machine", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-9.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-305
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)
IC 16-18-2-306
Radioactive material
Sec. 306. "Radioactive material", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-10.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-306.5
Radon gas
Sec. 306.5. "Radon gas", for purposes of IC 16-41-38, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-38-1.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.72.
IC 16-18-2-307
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-307.5
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.126-2006, SEC.4.)
IC 16-18-2-308
Real property or land
Sec. 308. "Real property" or "land" means improved or
unimproved real estate or land and all of the fixtures, buildings, and
improvements upon the real property or land.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-309
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)
IC 16-18-2-310
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-311
Record
Sec. 311. "Record", for purposes of IC 16-21, means a health,
medical, or business record, including records generated or stored
electronically.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-312
Recording officer
Sec. 312. "Recording officer" has the meaning set forth in
IC 16-22-7-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-313
Reduction in license
Sec. 313. "Reduction in license", for purposes of IC 16-28 and
IC 16-29, means the reduction of the number of licensed beds of a
health facility.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-314
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.)
IC 16-18-2-315
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-315.5
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.3-2008, SEC.269.)
IC 16-18-2-315.8
Remediation
Sec. 315.8. "Remediation" means actions that constitute:
(1) abatement (as defined in IC 16-18-2-0.5); or
(2) interim control (as defined in 24 CFR 35.110);
of a lead hazard.
As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.57-2009,
SEC.13.
IC 16-18-2-316
Renovate
Sec. 316. "Renovate", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-32-9.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-316.5
Replacement bed
Sec. 316.5. "Replacement bed", for purposes of IC 16-28-16, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-16-3.
As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.160.
IC 16-18-2-317
"Representative"
Sec. 317. (a) "Representative", for purposes of IC 16-36-1, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-36-1-2.
(b) "Representative", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-36-5-9.
(c) "Representative", for purposes of IC 16-36-6, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-36-6-6.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.148-1999, SEC.11;
P.L.164-2013, SEC.7.
IC 16-18-2-318
Responsible head
Sec. 318. "Responsible head", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-20.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-318.1
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.156-2011, SEC.41.)
IC 16-18-2-319
Retailer
Sec. 319. "Retailer", for purposes of IC 16-42-11, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-42-11-1.1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.28-2009, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-320
Rolls
Sec. 320. "Rolls", for purposes of IC 16-42-10, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-42-10-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-321
Sale
Sec. 321. (a) "Sale", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through
IC 16-42-4, includes the following:
(1) A sale.
(2) Manufacturing, processing, transporting, handling, packing,
canning, bottling, or any other production, preparation, or
putting up.
(3) Exposure, offer, or any other proffer.
(4) Holding, storing, or any other possession.
(5) Dispensing, giving, delivering, serving, or any other
supplying.
(6) Applying, administering, or any other using.
(b) "Sale", for purposes of IC 16-42-19, has the meaning set forth
in IC 16-42-19-8.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.137-1996, SEC.65.
IC 16-18-2-322
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-323
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.69-1999, SEC.12.)
IC 16-18-2-323.1
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.141-2012, SEC.7.)
IC 16-18-2-323.4
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.141-2012, SEC.8.)
IC 16-18-2-324
Screening test
Sec. 324. "Screening test", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-8.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-324.7
Second opinion
Sec. 324.7. "Second opinion", for purposes of IC 16-48-1, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-48-1-4.
As added by P.L.6-2012, SEC.113.
IC 16-18-2-325
Secondhand
Sec. 325. "Secondhand", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-32-10.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-326
Secure area
Sec. 326. "Secure area", for purposes of IC 16-41-16, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-16-6.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-327
Sell
Sec. 327. "Sell", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-41-32-11.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-328
Serious and present danger to the health of others
Sec. 328. "Serious and present danger to the health of others", for
purposes of IC 16-41-7 and IC 16-41-9, has the meaning set forth in
IC 16-41-7-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-328.1
Services
Sec. 328.1. "Services", for purposes of IC 16-27-2, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-27-2-2.2.
As added by P.L.178-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-328.2
Service animal
Sec. 328.2. "Service animal", for purposes of IC 16-32-3, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-32-3-1.5.
As added by P.L.1-2010, SEC.70.
IC 16-18-2-328.5
Shaken baby syndrome
Sec. 328.5. "Shaken baby syndrome", for purposes of
IC 16-41-40, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-40-2.
As added by P.L.51-1998, SEC.2.
IC 16-18-2-329
Sharp frozen
Sec. 329. "Sharp frozen", for purposes of IC 16-42, means the
freezing of food in a room or compartment in which the temperature
is not more than zero (0) degrees Fahrenheit.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-330
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-331
Shortage area
Sec. 331. "Shortage area", for purposes of IC 16-46-5, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-46-5-6.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-331.8
Small employer
Sec. 331.8. "Small employer", for purposes of IC 16-46-13 has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-3.1-31.2-3.
As added by P.L.218-2007, SEC.43.
IC 16-18-2-331.9
Small house health facility
Sec. 331.9. "Small house health facility" means a freestanding,
self-contained comprehensive care health facility that has the
following characteristics:
(1) Has at least ten (10) and not more than twelve (12) private
resident rooms in one (1) structure that has the appearance of a
residential dwelling, that is not more than eight thousand
(8,000) square feet, and that includes the following:
(A) A fully accessible private bathroom for each resident
room that includes a toilet, sink, and roll in shower with a
seat.
(B) A common area living room seating area.
(C) An open full-sized kitchen where one hundred percent
(100%) of the resident's meals are prepared.
(D) A dining room that has one (1) table large enough to seat
each resident of the dwelling and at least two (2) staff
members.
(E) Access to natural light in each habitable space.
(2) Does not include the following characteristics of an
institutional setting:
(A) A nurse's station.
(B) Room numbering or other signs that would not be found
in a residential setting.
(3) Provides self-directed care.
As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.161. Amended by P.L.6-2012,
SEC.114.
IC 16-18-2-332
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.156-2011, SEC.41.)
IC 16-18-2-333
Solid waste
Sec. 333. "Solid waste", for purposes of IC 16-42-18, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-42-18-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-334
Source material
Sec. 334. "Source material", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-11.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-335
Special nuclear material
Sec. 335. "Special nuclear material", for purposes of IC 16-41-35,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-12.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-336
Specific license
Sec. 336. "Specific license", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-13.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-337
Sponsoring or supervising hospital
Sec. 337. "Sponsoring" or "supervising hospital", for purposes of
IC 16-31, means a hospital:
(1) that is licensed under IC 16-21-2 or under the licensing law
of another state; and
(2) that has been certified by the emergency medical services
commission to sponsor or supervise paramedics, advanced
emergency medical technicians, and provider organizations in
providing advanced life support.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.205-2003, SEC.20;
P.L.77-2012, SEC.14.
IC 16-18-2-337.8
Standard licensed diagnostic test for HIV
Sec. 337.8. "Standard licensed diagnostic test for HIV", for
purposes of IC 16-41-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-6-0.5.
As added by P.L.237-2003, SEC.4.
IC 16-18-2-338
Standard serological test for syphilis
Sec. 338. "Standard serological test for syphilis", for purposes of
IC 16-41-15, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-15-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-338.5
State authority
Sec. 338.5. "State authority", for purposes of IC 16-22, means the
Indiana finance authority established by IC 4-4-11-4.
As added by P.L.43-1993, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.162-2007,
SEC.36.
IC 16-18-2-339
State department
Sec. 339. (a) "State department" refers to the state department of
health.
(b) For purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, the term
means the Indiana state board of animal health when impounding or
disposing of adulterated or misbranded products under IC 15-17-5
and IC 15-18-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.137-1996, SEC.66;
P.L.2-2008, SEC.37.
IC 16-18-2-340
State health commissioner or commissioner
Sec. 340. (a) "State health commissioner" or "commissioner",
except as otherwise provided, means the state health commissioner
of the state department of health.
(b) For purposes of IC 16-21, IC 16-28, and IC 16-29, the term
includes a deputy or an assistant state health commissioner appointed
by the state health commissioner, or an agent expressly authorized by
the state health commissioner.
(c) For purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, the term
means the state veterinarian when impounding or disposing of
adulterated or misbranded products under IC 15-17-5 and IC 15-18-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.179-1993, SEC.1;
P.L.137-1996, SEC.67; P.L.144-1996, SEC.5; P.L.2-2008, SEC.38.
IC 16-18-2-341
Stillbirth
Sec. 341. "Stillbirth", for purposes of IC 16-37, means a birth
after twenty (20) weeks of gestation that is not a live birth.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-342
Storage facility
Sec. 342. "Storage facility", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-9.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-342.4
Subsidized health services
Sec. 342.4. (a) "Subsidized health services", for purposes of
IC 16-21-6 and IC 16-21-9, means services that:
(1) are provided by a hospital, in response to community needs,
for which the reimbursement is less than the hospital's cost for
providing the services; and
(2) must be subsidized by other hospital or nonprofit supporting
entity revenue sources.
(b) Subsidized health services may include:
(1) emergency and trauma care;
(2) neonatal intensive care;
(3) free standing community clinics; and
(4) collaborative efforts with local government or private
agencies in preventive medicine, such as immunization
programs.
(c) As used in this section, "nonprofit supporting entity" means a
nonprofit entity that is created by the hospital or the hospital's parent
entity to further the charitable purposes of the hospital and that is
owned or controlled by the hospital or the hospital's parent entity.
As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.10.
IC 16-18-2-343
Substitute
Sec. 343. "Substitute", for purposes of IC 16-42-22, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-42-22-5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-344
Superintendent
Sec. 344. "Superintendent", for purposes of IC 16-36-3, has the
meaning set forth in IC 12-7-2-188(3).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-345
Supply dealer
Sec. 345. "Supply dealer", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-32-12.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-346
Surgeon
Sec. 346. "Surgeon", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-10.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-346.3
Target housing
Sec. 346.3. (a) "Target housing", for purposes of lead-based paint
activities and IC 16-41-39.8, means housing constructed before
January 1, 1978.
(b) The term does not include the following:
(1) Housing for the elderly or individuals with disabilities that
is not occupied by or expected to be occupied by a child of not
more than six (6) years of age.
(2) A building without a bedroom.
As added by P.L.57-2009, SEC.14.
IC 16-18-2-346.5
Task force
Sec. 346.5. "Task force", for purposes of IC 16-41-41, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-41-1.
As added by P.L.69-2004, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-347
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.142-1995, SEC.32.)
IC 16-18-2-348
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.142-1995, SEC.32.)
IC 16-18-2-349
Temporary residence
Sec. 349. "Temporary residence", for purposes of IC 16-26, means
the premises in which the pregnant woman resides for not more than
eleven (11) months that is equipped for sleeping and that is not a
hotel, motel, inn, or the pregnant woman's regular residence.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-349.5
Tenant
Sec. 349.5. "Tenant" has the meaning set forth in IC 32-31-3-10.
As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.10.
IC 16-18-2-350
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.87-2005, SEC.40.)
IC 16-18-2-351
Terminal condition
Sec. 351. "Terminal condition", for purposes of IC 16-36-4, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-4-5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-351.5
Terminal illness
Sec. 351.5. "Terminal illness", for purposes of IC 16-25, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-25-1.1-9.
As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.11.
IC 16-18-2-352
Toilet units
Sec. 352. "Toilet units", for purposes of IC 16-41-23-2, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-23-2(a).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-353
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)
IC 16-18-2-353.5
Training or educational purposes
Sec. 353.5. "Training or educational purposes", for purposes of
IC 16-39-7.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-39-7.1-1.5.
As added by P.L.179-2003, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-354
Transfer station
Sec. 354. "Transfer station", for purposes of IC 16-42, means a
place, a premises, or an establishment where milk or milk products
are transferred directly from one (1) transport tank to another.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-354.5
Trauma care
Sec. 354.5. "Trauma care", for purposes of IC 16-19-3-28, means
the assessment, diagnosis, transportation, treatment, or rehabilitation
by a health care provider of an acute bodily injury that requires
immediate intervention to prevent the loss of life or a serious
impairment of a body function or part.
As added by P.L.155-2006, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-355
Trimester
Sec. 355. "Trimester", for purposes of IC 16-34, means any one
(1) of three (3) equal periods of time of normal gestation period of a
pregnant woman derived by dividing the period of gestation into
three (3) equal parts of three (3) months each and to be designated as
the first trimester, second trimester, and the third trimester,
respectively.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-356
Truck
Sec. 356. "Truck", for purposes of IC 16-42-18, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-42-18-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-357
Tuberculosis
Sec. 357. "Tuberculosis", for purposes of IC 16-24, includes other
chronic diseases unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-358
Unfit for human habitation
Sec. 358. "Unfit for human habitation", for purposes of
IC 16-41-20, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-20-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-359
Unit
Sec. 359. "Unit", for purposes of IC 16-41-22, has the meaning set
forth in IC 16-41-22-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-360
Universal precautions
Sec. 360. "Universal precautions", for purposes of IC 16-41-11,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-11-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-361
Unnecessary radiation
Sec. 361. "Unnecessary radiation", for purposes of IC 16-41-35,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-14.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-361.5
Unreimbursed costs; government sponsored indigent health care;
nonprofit supporting entity
Sec. 361.5. (a) "Unreimbursed costs", for purposes of IC 16-21-6
and IC 16-21-9, means the costs a hospital incurs for providing
services after subtracting payments received from any source for
such services, including the following:
(1) Third party insurance payments.
(2) Medicare payments.
(3) Medicaid payments.
(4) Medicare education reimbursements.
(5) State reimbursements for education.
(6) Payments from drug companies to pursue research.
(7) Grant funds for research.
(8) Disproportionate share payments.
(b) For purposes of this definition, costs must be calculated by
applying the aggregate cost to charge ratios for all hospital services
derived from the hospital's Medicare cost report to billed charges.
Before January 1, 1997, for purposes of this definition, charitable
contributions and grants to a hospital, including transfers from
endowment or other funds controlled by the hospital or the hospital's
nonprofit supporting entities, shall not be subtracted from the costs
of providing services for purposes of determining unreimbursed
costs. Beginning January 1, 1997, for purposes of this definition,
charitable contributions and grants to a hospital, including transfers
from endowment or other funds controlled by the hospital or the
hospital's nonprofit supporting entities, shall not be subtracted from
the costs of providing services for purposes of determining the
unreimbursed costs of charity care and government sponsored
indigent health care.
(c) As used in this section, "government sponsored indigent health
care" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-9-2.
(d) As used in this section, "nonprofit supporting entity" means a
nonprofit entity that is created by the hospital or the hospital's parent
entity to further the charitable purposes of the hospital and that is
owned or controlled by the hospital or the hospital's parent entity.
As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.11.
IC 16-18-2-362
Utilization facility
Sec. 362. "Utilization facility", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-15.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-363
Vector
Sec. 363. "Vector", for purposes of IC 16-41-33, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-41-33-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-364
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)
IC 16-18-2-365
Viability
Sec. 365. "Viability", for purposes of IC 16-34, means the ability
of a fetus to live outside the mother's womb.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-365.5
Victim
Sec. 365.5. "Victim", for purposes of IC 16-21-8, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-21-8-0.9.
As added by P.L.90-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.41-2007, SEC.5.
IC 16-18-2-366
Vital statistics
Sec. 366. "Vital statistics" includes the following:
(1) Factual data concerning births, deaths, and stillbirths and
relevant personal, medical, and social data.
(2) The registration, preparation, transcription, collection,
compilation, and preservation of that data.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-367
Volunteer fire department
Sec. 367. "Volunteer fire department", for purposes of IC 16-31-3,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-31-3-6(a).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1999, SEC.43.
IC 16-18-2-368
Volunteer firefighter
Sec. 368. "Volunteer firefighter", for purposes of IC 16-31-3, has
the meaning set forth in IC 16-31-3-6(b).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-369
Warehouseman
Sec. 369. "Warehouseman", for purposes of IC 16-42-19, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-9.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-370
Waste blood specimen
Sec. 370. "Waste blood specimen", for purposes of IC 16-41-17,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-17-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-371
Wastes
Sec. 371. "Wastes", for purposes of IC 16-41-16-3, has the
meaning set forth in rules adopted under 16-41-16-8.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-372
Water board
Sec. 372. "Water board", for purposes of IC 16-41, refers to the
board established by IC 13-13-8-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1996, SEC.73;
P.L.133-2012, SEC.181.
IC 16-18-2-373
White bread
Sec. 373. "White bread", for purposes of IC 16-42-10, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-42-10-5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-374
Wholesaler
Sec. 374. (a) "Wholesaler", for purposes of IC 16-42-11, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-42-11-1.1.
(b) "Wholesaler", for purposes of IC 16-42-19 and IC 16-42-21,
has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-10.
(c) "Wholesaler", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-41-32-13.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.28-2009, SEC.3.
IC 16-18-2-375
WIC
Sec. 375. "WIC", for purposes of IC 16-35-1.5, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-35-1.5-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-376
WIC participant
Sec. 376. "WIC participant", for purposes of IC 16-35-1.5, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-35-1.5-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-377
WIC vendor
Sec. 377. "WIC vendor", for purposes of IC 16-35-1.5, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-35-1.5-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-378
Women, infants, and children nutrition program
Sec. 378. "Women, infants, and children nutrition program", for
purposes of IC 16-35-1.5, has the meaning set forth in
IC 16-35-1.5-5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
IC 16-18-2-379
X-ray film
Sec. 379. "X-ray film", for purposes of IC 16-39, has the meaning
set forth in IC 16-39-7-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
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