§ 23-17.16-1. Legislative findings. The general assembly finds: (1) Home health care is an important part of the quality of health care; (2) Home health care permits patients to receive medical care and treatment in the community; and (3) Home health care is cost efficient health care. History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 447, § 2.
§ 23-17.16-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Healthcare provider” means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of this state to administer health care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession. (2) “Person” means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, government, […]
§ 23-17.16-3. Purpose. The purpose of home health care is: (1) To avoid institutionalization; (2) To shorten hospital stays; (3) To speed recovery; (4) To bridge care from healthcare facilities and primary care providers and specialty providers; and (5) To allow patients to remain in the community. History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 447, § 2.
§ 23-17.16-4. Written notice of rights of home care patients/clients. Each patient/client of a home nursing-care provider or home-care provider agency has the right to be informed of his or her rights under this chapter and the home nursing-care provider or home-care provider agency must protect and promote the exercise of these rights. The home […]
§ 23-17.16-5. Rights of home care patients/clients. Each home care patient/client has the following rights: (1) To receive services without regard to race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or source of payment. (2) To receive safe, appropriate and high quality care and services in a timely manner with consideration, dignity, respect and privacy. […]
