12-30-7-38. Community Life
Sec. 38. Effort shall be made to provide community life and opportunities for activities, under the direction of a physician, that are consistent with the mental and physical well-being of the residents or patients. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-6-13 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.
12-30-7-39. Amount of Charges
Sec. 39. The amount to be charged for the care and treatment of patients or residents in a health center established under this chapter shall be an amount sufficient to cover the operating cost of the health center. The board of managers shall set the per diem or room and board rates for each division […]
12-30-7-40. Health Center Board of Managers; Prosecution and Defense of Suits
Sec. 40. The board of managers may prosecute and defend suits in its own name. A suit may be brought against the board of managers in any court with jurisdiction in the county. A notice or summons concerning a suit against the board of managers shall be served upon the administrator. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-6-15 […]
12-30-7-41. Health Center Board of Managers; Other Powers and Duties Necessary to Administration of Chapter
Sec. 41. The board of managers has all other rights and powers and shall perform all other duties that are necessary to administer this chapter. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-6-15 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.
12-30-7-42. Immunity From Personal Liability
Sec. 42. The: (1) members of the board of managers; (2) administrator; and (3) the officers and employees of the health center; are not personally liable, except to the county, for an official act done or omitted in connection with the performance of their respective duties under this chapter. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-6-16.] As added […]
12-30-7-31. Tuberculosis and Other Chronic Diseases; Application for Treatment
Sec. 31. (a) A resident of the county in which the health center is situated who desires treatment and care of tuberculosis or other chronic diseases in the health center may apply in person to the health center or to any physician for examination. If found to be suffering from tuberculosis or other chronic disease, […]
12-30-7-32. Discrimination Because of Race, Creed, National Origin, or Ability to Pay; Prohibition
Sec. 32. Discrimination may not be made in accommodation, care, or treatment of any patient at a health center established under this chapter because of race, creed, national origin, or ability to pay. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-6-10 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.
12-30-7-33. Financial Investigation of Patient; Support Order; Liability of Patient’s Estate and Relatives; Reimbursement From Public Assistance Programs
Sec. 33. (a) Whenever a patient has been admitted to a health center from the county in which the health center is situated, the administrator shall cause an inquiry to be made as to the financial circumstances of the patient and of any relatives of the patient who may be legally liable for the patient’s […]
12-30-7-34. Patients From Counties Without Health Centers; Treatment for Tuberculosis or Other Chronic Diseases; Application; Examination; Charges; Financial Investigation
Sec. 34. (a) An individual who: (1) resides in a county where there is no health center; and (2) desires treatment in a health center as provided for in this chapter; may apply for treatment to the county auditor or official visitor of the county, on a form to be provided by the official visitor. […]
12-30-7-35. Admissions; Voluntary Basis
Sec. 35. Admission of all health care facility patients and residents in the health center shall be on a voluntary basis. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-6-13 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.