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Home » US Law » 2022 Indiana Code » Title 16. Health » Article 21. Hospitals » Chapter 12. The Caregiver Advise, Record, and Enable (Care) Act » 16-21-12-15. No Interference With Health Care Representative Rights; No Private Right of Action Against Hospital

Sec. 15. (a) This chapter may not be construed to interfere with the rights of a health care representative appointed under IC 16-36-1 or a health care representative appointed under IC 16-36-7.

(b) This chapter may not be construed to create a private right of action against a hospital, a hospital employee, or an individual with whom a hospital has a contractual relationship.

(c) No cause of action of any type arises against a hospital, a hospital employee, a staff member, or an individual with whom a hospital has a contractual relationship based upon an act or omission of a lay caregiver.

As added by P.L.137-2015, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.50-2021, SEC.34.