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16-21-2-1-b. Application of Chapter

     Note: This version of section effective 9-15-2022. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 9-15-2022. Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies to all hospitals, ambulatory outpatient surgical centers, and birthing centers. (b) This chapter does not apply to a hospital operated by the federal government. (c) This […]

16-21-2-1. Application of Chapter

     Note: This version of section effective until 9-15-2022. See also following version of this section, effective 9-15-2022. Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies to all hospitals, ambulatory outpatient surgical centers, abortion clinics, and birthing centers. (b) This chapter does not apply to a hospital operated by the federal government. […]

16-21-2-10-b. Necessity of License

     Note: This version of section effective 9-15-2022. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 9-15-2022. Sec. 10. A: (1) person; (2) state, county, or local governmental unit; or (3) division, a department, a board, or an agency of a state, county, or local governmental unit; must obtain a license from the state health […]

16-21-2-10. Necessity of License

     Note: This version of section effective until 9-15-2022. See also following version of this section, effective 9-15-2022. Sec. 10. A: (1) person; (2) state, county, or local governmental unit; or (3) division, a department, a board, or an agency of a state, county, or local governmental unit; must obtain a license from the state health […]

16-21-2-11-b. License Form and Information; Tax Warrant List

     Note: This version of section effective 9-15-2022. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 9-15-2022. Sec. 11. (a) An applicant must submit an application for a license on a form prepared by the state department showing that: (1) the applicant is of reputable and responsible character; (2) the applicant is able to comply […]

16-21-2-11. License; Application; Form; Tax Warrant List; Disclosures

     Note: This version of section effective until 9-15-2022. See also following version of this section, effective 9-15-2022. Sec. 11. (a) An applicant must submit an application for a license on a form prepared by the state department showing that: (1) the applicant is of reputable and responsible character; (2) the applicant is able to comply […]

16-21-2-11.5. Construction Projects; Prior Notice and Hearing

Sec. 11.5. (a) As used in this section, “construction project” means the erection, installation, alteration, repair, or remodeling of a building or structure that, when completed, will be subject to licensure as a hospital or an ambulatory outpatient surgical center under this article. The term does not include the acquisition or installation of medical equipment […]

16-21-2-12. License; Application; Fee

Sec. 12. An application must be accompanied by a licensing fee at the rate adopted by the state department under IC 4-22-2. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-9(c).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.156-2011, SEC.14; P.L.197-2011, SEC.59.

16-21-2-13.5. Common Accrediting and Licensure Standards; Notification to Recognized Accrediting Organization of Changes in State Law

Sec. 13.5. (a) The state department shall work with recognized accrediting organizations to identify, develop, implement, and maintain common accrediting and licensure standards. Any licensure survey must be based on: (1) the standards established by the recognized accrediting organization that accredits the hospital; and (2) state law. (b) The state department shall notify the recognized […]

16-21-2-14-b. License; Duration; Transferability; Posting; Renewal

     Note: This version of section effective 9-15-2022. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 9-15-2022. Sec. 14. A license to operate a hospital, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center, or a birthing center: (1) expires: (A) one (1) year after the date of issuance for: (i) an ambulatory outpatient surgical center; and (ii) a […]

16-21-2-14. License; Duration; Transferability; Posting; Renewal

     Note: This version of section effective until 9-15-2022. See also following version of this section, effective 9-15-2022. Sec. 14. A license to operate a hospital, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center, an abortion clinic, or a birthing center: (1) expires: (A) one (1) year after the date of issuance for: (i) an ambulatory outpatient surgical center; […]

16-21-2-15. Physician to Be on Duty at All Times at Hospital With at Least 100 Beds

Sec. 15. A hospital with at least one hundred (100) beds shall have on duty at all times at least one (1) physician licensed under IC 25-22.5. Implementation of this section shall be subject to rules promulgated by the state department of health to ensure continuous coverage by physicians licensed under IC 25-22.5 for inpatient […]

16-21-2-15.4. Hospital Procedures to Aid in the Identification of Newborns and Reduction of Newborn and Infant Abductions; Prerequisites to Licensure

Sec. 15.4. (a) To obtain a license under this chapter, a hospital must demonstrate that the hospital has established procedures designed to reduce the likelihood of abduction of newborn babies and other infants from the hospital. These procedures may include the following: (1) Architectural plans to control access to areas of infant care. (2) Video […]

16-21-2-15.7. Visitation; Requirements; Limitation on Number of Visitors; Immunity

Sec. 15.7. (a) As used in this section, “facility” includes the following: (1) A hospital licensed under this article. (2) A freestanding rehabilitation hospital. (3) A private psychiatric hospital licensed under IC 12-25. (4) An ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under this article. (b) Subject to subsections (c), (d), and (f), a facility shall allow […]

16-21-2-16-b. Third Party Billing Notice

     Note: This version of section effective 9-15-2022. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 9-15-2022. Sec. 16. A hospital, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center, or a birthing center that provides to a patient notice concerning a third party billing for a service provided to the patient shall ensure that the notice: (1) conspicuously […]

16-21-2-16. Third Party Billing Notice

     Note: This version of section effective until 9-15-2022. See also following version of this section, effective 9-15-2022. Sec. 16. A hospital, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center, an abortion clinic, or a birthing center that provides to a patient notice concerning a third party billing for a service provided to the patient shall ensure that the […]

16-21-2-2-b. Licensure of Hospitals, Ambulatory Outpatient Surgical Centers, and Birthing Centers

     Note: This version of section effective 9-15-2022. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 9-15-2022. Sec. 2. The state department shall license and regulate: (1) hospitals; (2) ambulatory outpatient surgical centers; and (3) birthing centers. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-1.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.96-2005, SEC.6; P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.9.

16-21-2-2. Duty to License and Regulate Hospitals, Ambulatory Outpatient Surgical Centers, Birthing Centers, and Abortion Clinics

     Note: This version of section effective until 9-15-2022. See also following version of this section, effective 9-15-2022. Sec. 2. The state department shall license and regulate: (1) hospitals; (2) ambulatory outpatient surgical centers; (3) birthing centers; and (4) abortion clinics. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-1.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.96-2005, SEC.6.