12-30-3-20. Employment of Residents or Patients
Sec. 20. Able-bodied residents or ambulatory patients within their physical and mental capacity may be employed on a voluntary basis by the county home superintendent with the approval of the county home board, on the terms for board, maintenance, and compensation that are mutually acceptable. Upon being employed under this section, a resident or patient […]
12-30-3-21. County Home Board; Power to Sue and Be Sued
Sec. 21. The county home board, in its legal capacity and under its own name, may prosecute and defend suits. A suit brought against the county home board may be begun in the circuit or superior court or any other court with jurisdiction in the county. A notice or summons concerning a suit against the […]
12-30-3-22. County Home Board; Rights and Powers
Sec. 22. The board has all other rights and powers and shall perform all other duties that are: (1) necessary to administer this chapter; and (2) not inconsistent with this chapter. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-3-12 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.
12-30-3-23. Gifts, Devises, and Bequests; Investment; Special Fund; Expenditures
Sec. 23. (a) The county home board may receive and administer any gift, devise, or bequest of personal property, including the income from real property, to or for the benefit of the county home or for the benefit of residents or patients who are admitted to the care or supervision of the county home board. […]
12-30-3-24. Bond and Liability Insurance Premiums
Sec. 24. The premiums on all bonds and liability insurance that an officer or a person is required by this chapter to execute by law or by action of the county home board shall be paid in the same manner as other expenses of the county home are paid out of the appropriation for fixed […]
12-30-3-9. County Home Board; Policies, Rules, and Regulations for Government of Home; Discharge by County Home Superintendent of Administrative Duties
Sec. 9. (a) The county home board shall adopt all policies, rules, and regulations for the government of the county home. (b) The county home superintendent shall discharge all administrative and executive duties and responsibilities of the county home, subject to the approval of the county home board. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-3-6 part.] As added […]
12-30-3-10. County Home Board; Duties
Sec. 10. The county home board shall do the following: (1) Fix the salaries of the officers and employees of the county home within the lawfully established appropriations. (2) Supervise the maintenance, operation, and services of the county home. (3) Supervise and safeguard the health, safety, welfare, and comfort of the patients and residents of […]
12-30-3-11. County Home Board; Development Plan; Cooperation With Other Agencies
Sec. 11. The county home board shall plan for the effective development of the county home for the public benefit and shall be empowered to cooperate with all agencies of government to accomplish this purpose. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-3-6 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.
12-30-3-12. County Home Board; Inspection of Facilities
Sec. 12. The county home board shall regularly inspect all facilities of the county home. In the inspections, the board shall examine the following: (1) The sufficiency and performance of the personnel. (2) The health, medical care, and nursing care of patients and residents. (3) Drug handling. (4) Mechanical restraint and seclusion. (5) Food service […]
12-30-3-13. County Home Superintendent; Assistants; Appointment; Qualifications; Compensation; Dismissal
Sec. 13. (a) The county home superintendent shall, with the approval of the county home board, appoint as many assistants as the superintendent and the county home board determine to be necessary to do the following: (1) Administer the activities and services of the county home. (2) Provide proper and adequate care for patients and […]