25-26-21-1. “Board”

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “board” refers to the Indiana board of pharmacy established by IC 25-26-13-3. As added by P.L.122-2005, SEC.1.

25-26-21-10. Discipline

Sec. 10. The board may discipline the holder of a license under IC 25-1-9 after a hearing or for any of the following reasons: (1) Violation of this chapter or violation of a rule established by the board. (2) Violation of a board order. (3) Failure to meet the standards set forth in section 6(b) […]

25-26-21-11. Penalties

Sec. 11. (a) A person who engages in the business of home medical equipment services and who: (1) is required to be licensed under this chapter; and (2) knowingly provides home medical equipment services without a license issued under this chapter; commits a Class A misdemeanor. (b) Each day a violation of this section continues […]

25-26-21-2. “Home Medical Equipment”

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, “home medical equipment” means equipment that: (1) is prescribed by a health care provider; (2) sustains, restores, or supplants a vital bodily function; and (3) is technologically sophisticated and requires individualized adjustment or regular maintenance. (b) The term does not include the following: (1) Walkers. (2) Ambulatory […]

25-26-21-3. “Home Medical Equipment Services”

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “home medical equipment services” means the: (1) sale, rental, delivery, or installation; and (2) installation, maintenance, and instruction in the use; of medical equipment used by an individual that allows the individual to reside in a noninstitutional environment. As added by P.L.122-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.105-2008, SEC.51.

25-26-21-4. “Provider”

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “provider” means a person engaged in the business of providing home medical equipment services to an unrelated individual in the individual’s residence. As added by P.L.122-2005, SEC.1.

25-26-21-5. Application of Chapter

Sec. 5. (a) This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) A home health agency (as defined in IC 16-27-1-2) that does not sell, lease, or rent home medical equipment. (2) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2 that: (A) provides home medical equipment services only as an integral part of patient care; and (B) […]

25-26-21-6. License Application; Requirements

Sec. 6. (a) A person seeking to provide home medical equipment services in Indiana shall apply to the board for a license in the manner prescribed by the board. (b) A provider shall do the following: (1) Comply with: (A) federal and state law; and (B) regulatory requirements; for home medical equipment services. (2) Maintain […]

25-26-21-6.5. Reciprocity

Sec. 6.5. An out-of-state provider may obtain a license to provide home medical equipment services in Indiana on the basis of reciprocity if: (1) the out-of-state provider possesses a valid license granted by another state; and (2) the legal standards for licensure in the other state are comparable to the standards under this chapter. However, […]

25-26-21-7. Rules

Sec. 7. (a) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following: (1) Specify home medical equipment that is or is not to be regulated under this chapter. (2) Set standards for the licensure of providers. (3) Govern the safety and quality of home medical equipment services that are provided to customers. […]

25-26-21-8. License Required; Form; Notification

Sec. 8. (a) A provider must be licensed by the board before the provider may provide home medical equipment services. If a provider provides home medical equipment services from more than one (1) location in Indiana, the provider must obtain a license under this chapter for each location. (b) An applicant shall submit the application […]

25-26-21-9. Inspections; Report; Appeal; Inspectors; Confidential Information

Sec. 9. (a) The board may inspect the operations and facilities of an applicant for a license under this chapter to determine whether to issue the applicant a license. (b) The board may conduct random inspections at any time for the following reasons: (1) To ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the licensing process. (2) […]