2017 Indiana Code
TITLE 12. Human Services
ARTICLE 10. AGING SERVICES
CHAPTER 17.1. Individuals in Need of Self-Directed In-Home Care
12-10-17.1-12. Registration by the division; duties of the division
Sec. 12. (a) The division shall register an individual who provides the following:
(1) A personal resume containing information concerning the individual's qualifications, work experience, and any credentials the individual may hold. The individual must certify that the information contained in the resume is true and accurate.
(2) The individual's limited criminal history check from the Indiana central repository for criminal history information under IC 10-13-3 or another source allowed by law.
(3) If applicable, the individual's state nurse aide registry report from the state department of health. This subdivision does not require an individual to be a nurse aide.
(4) Three (3) letters of reference.
(5) A registration fee. The division shall establish the amount of the registration fee.
(6) Proof that the individual is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
(7) Any other information required by the division.
(b) A registration is valid for two (2) years. A personal services attendant may renew the personal services attendant's registration by updating any information in the file that has changed and by paying the fee required under subsection (a)(5). The limited criminal history check and report required under subsection (a)(2) and (a)(3) must be updated every two (2) years.
(c) The division and any organization designated under section 11 of this chapter shall maintain a file for each personal services attendant that contains:
(1) comments related to the provision of attendant care services submitted by an individual in need of self-directed in-home care who has employed the personal services attendant; and
(2) the items described in subsection (a)(1) through (a)(4).
(d) Upon request, the division shall provide to an individual in need of self-directed in-home care the following:
(1) Without charge, a list of personal services attendants who are registered with the division and available within the requested geographic area.
(2) A copy of the information of a specified personal services attendant who is on file with the division under subsection (c). The division may charge a fee for shipping, handling, and copying expenses.
As added by P.L.141-2006, SEC.44.
