Note: This version of section effective 9-15-2022. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 9-15-2022. Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “health care facility” means the following: (1) A hospital that is licensed under IC 16-21-2. (2) An ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21-2. (3) A birthing center licensed under […]
Note: This version of section effective until 9-15-2022. See also following version of this section, effective 9-15-2022. Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “health care facility” means the following: (1) A hospital that is licensed under IC 16-21-2. (2) An ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21-2. (3) A birthing center licensed under […]
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “operating room circulator” means an individual who is: (1) licensed as a registered nurse under IC 25-23; (2) educated, trained, and experienced in perioperative nursing, as determined by the health care facility; and (3) responsible for coordinating all nursing care, patient safety needs, and needs of the surgical […]
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “surgical technology” means intraoperative surgical patient care that involves the following: (1) Preparing the operating room for surgical procedures by: (A) ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely; and (B) preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment using sterile technique. (2) Anticipating the needs of the surgical […]
Sec. 4. This chapter does not prohibit a licensed practitioner from performing surgical technology functions if the practitioner is acting within the scope of the practitioner’s license. As added by P.L.97-2009, SEC.1.
Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in section 4 of this chapter, an individual may not practice surgical technology in a health care facility unless the individual meets one (1) of the following requirements: (1) Is certified under IC 25-36.1-1. (2) Has completed a surgical technology program provided by the United States Army, Navy, Air […]
Sec. 6. (a) An individual described in section 5(a) of this chapter may assist an operating room circulator in performing circulating duties if the individual: (1) has the necessary education, training, and experience, as determined by the health care facility; and (2) is: (A) assigned to perform the tasks by the health care facility; and […]
