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IC 16-18-2
     Chapter 2. Definitions

IC 16-18-2-1
Abortion
    
Sec. 1. "Abortion" means the termination of human pregnancy with an intention other than to produce a live birth or to remove a dead fetus.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-1.5
Abortion clinic
    
Sec. 1.5. (a) "Abortion clinic", for purposes of IC 16-21-2, means a freestanding entity that performs surgical abortion procedures.
    (b) The term does not include the following:
        (1) A hospital that is licensed as a hospital under IC 16-21-2.
        (2) An ambulatory outpatient surgical center that is licensed as an ambulatory outpatient surgical center under IC 16-21-2.
        (3) A physician's office as long as the surgical procedures performed at the physician's office are not primarily surgical abortion procedures.
As added by P.L.96-2005, SEC.2.

IC 16-18-2-1.8
Additional forensic services
    
Sec. 1.8. "Additional forensic services", for purposes of IC 16-21-8, means the following:
        (1) Initial pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease testing related to an alleged sex crime.
        (2) Prophylactic medication related to pregnancy, pregnancy testing, or sexually transmitted disease testing. However, this subdivision does not include HIV prophylactic medication that may be paid at the discretion of the victim services division of the Indiana criminal justice institute.
        (3) Alcohol and drug testing.
        (4) Syphilis testing up to ninety (90) days after an alleged sex crime.
        (5) Pregnancy testing up to thirty (30) days after an alleged sex crime.
        (6) Mental health counseling concerning problems directly related to an alleged sex crime.
As added by P.L.121-2006, SEC.20.

IC 16-18-2-2
Adjustment and incentive support
    
Sec. 2. "Adjustment and incentive support", for purposes of IC 16-46-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-1-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-3


Administrative adjudication, decision, or order
    
Sec. 3. "Administrative adjudication, decision, or order", for purposes of IC 16-22-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-8-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-4
Administrative unit
    
Sec. 4. "Administrative unit", for purposes of IC 16-19-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-19-6-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-5
Adult
    
Sec. 5. "Adult" means an individual who is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-5.5
Adult stem cell
    
Sec. 5.5. "Adult stem cell" means an undifferentiated cell that:
        (1) is found in a differentiated tissue;
        (2) is renewable; and
        (3) yields specialized cell types with certain limitations of the tissue from which it originated.
As added by P.L.126-2005, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-6
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.205-2003, SEC.44.)

IC 16-18-2-7
Advanced life support
    
Sec. 7. (a) "Advanced life support", for purposes of IC 16-31, means care that is given:
        (1) at the scene of:
            (A) an accident;
            (B) an act of terrorism (as defined in IC 35-41-1-26.5), if the governor has declared a disaster emergency under IC 10-14-3-12 in response to the act of terrorism; or
            (C) an illness;
        (2) during transport; or
        (3) at a hospital;
by a paramedic or an emergency medical technician-intermediate and that is more advanced than the care usually provided by an emergency medical technician or an emergency medical technician-basic advanced.
    (b) The term may include any of the following:
        (1) Defibrillation.
        (2) Endotracheal intubation.
        (3) Parenteral injections of appropriate medications.


        (4) Electrocardiogram interpretation.
        (5) Emergency management of trauma and illness.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.156-2001, SEC.1; P.L.17-2002, SEC.1; P.L.2-2003, SEC.43; P.L.205-2003, SEC.8.

IC 16-18-2-8
Advertisement
    
Sec. 8. "Advertisement", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means all representations disseminated in any manner or by any means, other than by labeling, for the purpose of inducing, or which are likely to induce, directly or indirectly, the purchase of food, drugs, devices, or cosmetics.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-9
Advisory commission
    
Sec. 9. "Advisory commission", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-9.3
Advisory council
    
Sec. 9.3. "Advisory council", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.4, refers to the lead-safe housing advisory council established by IC 16-41-39.4-6.
As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-10
Agency
    
Sec. 10. (a) "Agency", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-2.
    (b) "Agency", for purposes of IC 16-40-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-40-5-1.
    (c) "Agency", for purposes of IC 16-41-37, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-37-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.205-2003, SEC.9; P.L.101-2006, SEC.23; P.L.2-2007, SEC.178; P.L.101-2007, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-11
Agricultural labor camp
    
Sec. 11. "Agricultural labor camp", for purposes of IC 16-41-26, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-26-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-12
Alcohol and drug abuse records
    
Sec. 12. "Alcohol and drug abuse records", for purposes of IC 16-39, means recorded or unrecorded information concerning the diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis of a patient receiving alcohol or drug abuse treatment services.


As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-13
Ambulance
    
Sec. 13. "Ambulance", for purposes of IC 16-31, means a conveyance on:
        (1) land;
        (2) sea; or
        (3) air;
that is used or is intended to be used for the purpose of responding to emergency life-threatening situations and providing emergency transportation service.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-14
Ambulatory outpatient surgical center
    
Sec. 14. (a) "Ambulatory outpatient surgical center", for purposes of IC 16-21 and IC 16-38-2, means a public or private institution that meets the following conditions:
        (1) Is established, equipped, and operated primarily for the purpose of performing surgical procedures and services.
        (2) Is operated under the supervision of at least one (1) licensed physician or under the supervision of the governing board of the hospital if the center is affiliated with a hospital.
        (3) Permits a surgical procedure to be performed only by a physician, dentist, or podiatrist who meets the following conditions:
            (A) Is qualified by education and training to perform the surgical procedure.
            (B) Is legally authorized to perform the procedure.
            (C) Is privileged to perform surgical procedures in at least one (1) hospital within the county or an Indiana county adjacent to the county in which the ambulatory outpatient surgical center is located.
            (D) Is admitted to the open staff of the ambulatory outpatient surgical center.
        (4) Requires that a licensed physician with specialized training or experience in the administration of an anesthetic supervise the administration of the anesthetic to a patient and remain present in the facility during the surgical procedure, except when only a local infiltration anesthetic is administered.
        (5) Provides at least one (1) operating room and, if anesthetics other than local infiltration anesthetics are administered, at least one (1) postanesthesia recovery room.
        (6) Is equipped to perform diagnostic x-ray and laboratory examinations required in connection with any surgery performed.
        (7) Does not provide accommodations for patient stays of longer than twenty-four (24) hours.
        (8) Provides full-time services of registered and licensed nurses

for the professional care of the patients in the postanesthesia recovery room.
        (9) Has available the necessary equipment and trained personnel to handle foreseeable emergencies such as a defibrillator for cardiac arrest, a tracheotomy set for airway obstructions, and a blood bank or other blood supply.
        (10) Maintains a written agreement with at least one (1) hospital for immediate acceptance of patients who develop complications or require postoperative confinement.
        (11) Provides for the periodic review of the center and the center's operations by a committee of at least three (3) licensed physicians having no financial connections with the center.
        (12) Maintains adequate medical records for each patient.
        (13) Meets all additional minimum requirements as established by the state department for building and equipment requirements.
        (14) Meets the rules and other requirements established by the state department for the health, safety, and welfare of the patients.
    (b) The term does not include a birthing center.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.17-2004, SEC.1; P.L.96-2005, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-15
Anabolic steroid
    
Sec. 15. "Anabolic steroid", for purposes of IC 16-42-19, means a material, compound, mixture, or preparation that contains an anabolic steroid that includes any of the following:
        Chorionic gonadotropin
        Clostebol
        Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone
        Ethylestrenol
        Fluoxymesterone
        Mesterolone
        Metenolone
        Methandienone
        Methandro stenolone
        Methyltestosterone
        Nandrolone decanoate
        Nandrolone phenpropionate
        Norethandrolone
        Oxandrolone
        Oxymesterone
        Oxymetholone
        Stanozolol
        Testosterone propionate
        Testosterone-like related compounds.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-16


Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)

IC 16-18-2-17
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)

IC 16-18-2-18
Antibiotic drug
    
Sec. 18. "Antibiotic drug", for purposes of IC 16-42-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-3-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-19
Applicant
    
Sec. 19. (a) "Applicant", for purposes of IC 16-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-25-1.1-2.
    (b) "Applicant", for purposes of IC 16-26-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-26-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.256-1999, SEC.3.

IC 16-18-2-20
Appropriate facility
    
Sec. 20. "Appropriate facility", for purposes of IC 16-36-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-3-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-21
Repealed
    (Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)

IC 16-18-2-22
Approved postsecondary educational institution
    
Sec. 22. "Approved postsecondary educational institution" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-7-13-6(a).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.179.

IC 16-18-2-23
Approved laboratory
    
Sec. 23. "Approved laboratory", for purposes of IC 16-41-6 and IC 16-41-15, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-15-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.237-2003, SEC.3.

IC 16-18-2-24
Armed forces of the United States
    
Sec. 24. "Armed forces of the United States", for purposes of IC 16-33-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-33-4-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-25


Artificial insemination
    
Sec. 25. "Artificial insemination", for purposes of IC 16-41-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-14-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-26
Assembly
    
Sec. 26. "Assembly", for purposes of IC 16-41-22, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-22-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-26.5
Association
    
Sec. 26.5. "Association", for purposes of IC 16-39-5-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-39-5-3(a).
As added by P.L.231-1999, SEC.10.

IC 16-18-2-27
ASTM
    
Sec. 27. "ASTM" refers to the American Society for Testing and Materials.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.177-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-28
Atomic energy
    
Sec. 28. "Atomic energy", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-28.5
Attendant care services
    
Sec. 28.5. (a) "Attendant care services", for purposes of IC 16-27-1 and IC 16-27-4, means services:
        (1) that could be performed by an impaired individual for whom the services are provided if the individual were not impaired; and
        (2) that enable the impaired individual:
            (A) to live in the individual's home and community rather than in an institution; and
            (B) to carry out functions of daily living, self-care, and mobility.
    (b) The term includes the following:
        (1) Assistance in getting in and out of beds, wheelchairs, and motor vehicles.
        (2) Assistance with routine bodily functions, including:
            (A) bathing and personal hygiene;
            (B) using the toilet;
            (C) dressing and grooming; and
            (D) feeding, including preparation and cleanup.
        (3) The provision of assistance:


            (A) through providing reminders or cues to take medication, the opening of preset medication containers, and providing assistance in the handling or ingesting of noncontrolled substance medications, including eye drops, herbs, supplements, and over-the-counter medications; and
            (B) to an individual who is unable to accomplish the task due to an impairment and who is:
                (i) competent and has directed the services; or
                (ii) incompetent and has the services directed by a competent individual who may consent to health care for the impaired individual.
As added by P.L.255-2001, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.212-2005, SEC.3.

IC 16-18-2-29
Attending physician
    
Sec. 29. "Attending physician" means the licensed physician who has the primary responsibility for the treatment and care of the patient. For purposes of IC 16-36-5, the term includes a physician licensed in another state.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.148-1999, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-30
Authority
    
Sec. 30. "Authority" refers to the following:
        (1) For purposes of IC 16-22-6, the authority created under IC 16-22-6-2.
        (2) For purposes of IC 16-22-7, the authority created under IC 16-22-7-5.
        (3) For purposes of IC 16-22:
            (A) the authority created under IC 16-22-6-2; or
            (B) the county building authority provided for in IC 36-9-13.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-30.5
Auto-injector
    
Sec. 30.5. "Auto-injector" means a spring loaded needle and syringe:
        (1) containing a single dose of medication; and
        (2) that automatically releases and injects the medication.
As added by P.L.17-2002, SEC.2.

IC 16-18-2-31
Autologous donation
    
Sec. 31. "Autologous donation", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-32
Autopsy


     Sec. 32. "Autopsy", for purposes of IC 16-36-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-33
Bank
    
Sec. 33. "Bank", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-33.5
Basic life support
    
Sec. 33.5. (a) "Basic life support", for purposes of IC 16-31, means the following:
        (1) Assessment of emergency patients.
        (2) Administration of oxygen.
        (3) Use of mechanical breathing devices.
        (4) Application of anti-shock trousers.
        (5) Performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
        (6) Application of dressings and bandage materials.
        (7) Application of splinting and immobilization devices.
        (8) Use of lifting and moving devices to ensure safe transport.
        (9) Administration by an emergency medical technician or emergency medical technician-basic advanced of epinephrine through an auto-injector.
        (10) For an emergency medical technician-basic advanced, the following:
            (A) Electrocardiogram interpretation.
            (B) Manual external defibrillation.
            (C) Intravenous fluid therapy.
        (11) Other procedures authorized by the Indiana emergency medical services commission, including procedures contained in the revised national emergency medical technician basic training curriculum guide.
    (b) Except as provided by:
        (1) subsection (a)(9) and the training and certification standards established under IC 16-31-2-9(3);
        (2) subsection (a)(10)(C); and
        (3) the training standards established under IC 16-31-2-9(4);
the term does not include invasive medical care techniques or advanced life support.
As added by P.L.186-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.17-2002, SEC.3; P.L.93-2002, SEC.1; P.L.205-2003, SEC.10; P.L.74-2006, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-34
Bed and breakfast establishments
    
Sec. 34. "Bed and breakfast establishments", for purposes of IC 16-41-31, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-31-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.


IC 16-18-2-35
Bedding
    
Sec. 35. "Bedding", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-32-5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-36
Biologicals
    
Sec. 36. "Biologicals", for purposes of IC 16-41-19, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-19-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-36.5
Birthing center
    
Sec. 36.5. (a) "Birthing center", for purposes of IC 16-21-2 and IC 16-21-7.5, means a freestanding entity that has the sole purpose of delivering a normal or uncomplicated pregnancy.
    (b) The term does not include a hospital that is licensed as a hospital under IC 16-21-2.
As added by P.L.96-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.134-2008, SEC.8.

IC 16-18-2-37
Blood center
    
Sec. 37. "Blood center", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-37.5
Board
    
Sec. 37.5. (a) "Board", for purposes of IC 16-22-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-8-2.1.
    (b) "Board", for purposes of IC 16-41-42.2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-42.2-1.
As added by P.L.184-2005, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.44; P.L.3-2008, SEC.103.

IC 16-18-2-37.7
Board of commissioners
    
Sec. 37.7. "Board of commissioners", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-3.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.180.

IC 16-18-2-37.8
Board of trustees
    
Sec. 37.8. "Board of trustees", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-4.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.181.

IC 16-18-2-38
Branch locker plant


     Sec. 38. "Branch locker plant" means a location or an establishment in which space in individual lockers is rented to individuals for the storage of food at not more than forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit after the food has been prepared for storage at a central plant.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-39
Brand name
    
Sec. 39. "Brand name", for purposes of IC 16-42-22, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-22-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-40
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)

IC 16-18-2-41
Building
    
Sec. 41. (a) "Building", for purposes of IC 16-22 and except as provided in subsection (b), means a building, or an addition, for hospital purposes, and includes the site if a site is acquired, the equipment, heating facilities, sewage disposal facilities, landscaping, walks, drives, parking facilities and other structures, facilities, appurtenances, materials, and supplies that may be necessary to render that building suitable for use and occupancy for hospital purposes.
    (b) "Building", for purposes of IC 16-22-2, has the meaning set forth in subsection (a) and includes, in the discretion of the governing board, clinics and offices for physicians.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-42
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)

IC 16-18-2-43
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)

IC 16-18-2-44
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)

IC 16-18-2-45
Byproduct material
    
Sec. 45. "Byproduct material", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.


IC 16-18-2-46
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)

IC 16-18-2-47
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)

IC 16-18-2-48
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)

IC 16-18-2-48.5
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR
    
Sec. 48.5. "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation" or "CPR", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-1.
As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.2.

IC 16-18-2-49
Carrier
    
Sec. 49. "Carrier", for purposes of IC 16-41, means a person who has:
        (1) tuberculosis in a communicable stage; or
        (2) another dangerous communicable disease.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-50
Case
    
Sec. 50. "Case", for purposes of IC 16-42-11-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-11-10(a).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-51
Center
    
Sec. 51. (a) "Center", for purposes of IC 16-19-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-19-10-1.
    (b) "Center", for purposes of IC 16-33-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-33-3-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-51.5
Certified food handler
    
Sec. 51.5. "Certified food handler", for purposes of IC 16-42-5.2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-5.2-4.
As added by P.L.266-2001, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-52
Certificate or certification
    
Sec. 52. "Certificate" or "certification", for purposes of IC 16-31, means authorization in written form issued by the Indiana emergency

medical services commission to a person to furnish, operate, conduct, maintain, advertise, or otherwise engage in providing emergency medical services as a part of a regular course of doing business, either paid or voluntary.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-52.5
Charity care; financially indigent; medically indigent
    
Sec. 52.5. (a) "Charity care", for purposes of IC 16-21-6 and IC 16-21-9, means the unreimbursed cost to a hospital of providing, funding, or otherwise financially supporting health care services:
        (1) to a person classified by the hospital as financially indigent or medically indigent on an inpatient or outpatient basis; and
        (2) to financially indigent patients through other nonprofit or public outpatient clinics, hospitals, or health care organizations.
    (b) As used in this section, "financially indigent" means an uninsured or underinsured person who is accepted for care with no obligation or a discounted obligation to pay for the services rendered based on the hospital's financial criteria and procedure used to determine if a patient is eligible for charity care. The criteria and procedure must include income levels and means testing indexed to the federal poverty guidelines. A hospital may determine that a person is financially or medically indigent under the hospital's eligibility system after health care services are provided.
    (c) As used in this section, "medically indigent" means a person whose medical or hospital bills after payment by third party payors exceed a specified percentage of the patient's annual gross income as determined in accordance with the hospital's eligibility system, and who is financially unable to pay the remaining bill.
As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-53
Checklist
    
Sec. 53. "Checklist", for purposes of IC 16-20-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-20-8-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-54
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.239-1999, SEC.9.)

IC 16-18-2-54.5
Childhood hazards
    
Sec. 54.5. "Childhood hazards", for purposes of IC 16-41-40, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-40-1.5.
As added by P.L.101-1999, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-55
Children
    
Sec. 55. "Children", for purposes of IC 16-35-2, has the meaning

set forth in IC 16-35-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-55.5
Chronic disease
    
Sec. 55.5. "Chronic disease", for purposes of IC 16-38-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-38-6-1.
As added by P.L.212-2003, SEC.2.

IC 16-18-2-56
City health department
    
Sec. 56. "City health department", for purposes of IC 16-20-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-20-4-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-56.2
Clearance examination
    
Sec. 56.2. "Clearance examination", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.4, means an activity conducted by a clearance examiner who is licensed under IC 13-17-14 to establish proper completion of interim controls (as defined in 24 CFR 35.110).
As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.2.

IC 16-18-2-56.3
Client
    
Sec. 56.3. "Client", for purposes of IC 16-27-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-4-1.
As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.4.

IC 16-18-2-56.5
Cloning
    
Sec. 56.5. (a) "Cloning" means the use of asexual reproduction to create or grow a human embryo from a single cell or cells of a genetically identical human.
    (b) The term does not include:
        (1) a treatment or procedure to enhance human reproductive capability through the manipulation of human oocytes or embryos, including the following:
            (A) In vitro fertilization.
            (B) Gamete intrafallopian transfer.
            (C) Zygote intrafallopian transfer; or
        (2) the following types of stem cell research:
            (A) Adult stem cell.
            (B) Fetal stem cell, as long as the biological parent has given written consent for the use of the fetal stem cells.
            (C) Embryonic stem cells from lines that are permissible for use under applicable federal law.
As added by P.L.126-2005, SEC.2.

IC 16-18-2-57


Cold storage
    
Sec. 57. "Cold storage", for purposes of IC 16-42, means the storage of foods for at least thirty (30) days and at a temperature of not more than forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-58
Cold storage warehouse
    
Sec. 58. (a) "Cold storage warehouse", for purposes of IC 16-42, means a structure, a part of a structure, or a fixture that meets the following conditions:
        (1) Uses refrigerating machinery or ice for the purpose of refrigeration.
        (2) Is used for cold storage of foods.
    (b) The term does not include the following:
        (1) A locker plant or a branch locker plant.
        (2) Refrigerated storage facilities operated by a farmer and used exclusively for the storage of raw, unprocessed fruits or vegetables produced by the farmer on the farmer's farm.
        (3) Cold storage equipment used to store perishable foods or food products in conjunction with a dairy operation or a retail grocery.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-59
Color
    
Sec. 59. "Color", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, includes black, white, and intermediate grays.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-60
Color additive
    
Sec. 60. (a) "Color additive", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means a material that:
        (1) is a dye, pigment, or other substance made by a process of synthesis or similar artifice, or extracted, isolated, or otherwise derived, with or without intermediate or final change of identity, from a vegetable, animal, mineral, or other source; or
        (2) when added or applied to a food, drug, or cosmetic or to the human body is capable (alone or through reaction with other substances) of imparting color.
The term does not include any material that has been exempted under the Federal Act.
    (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a pesticide chemical, soil or plant nutrient, or otherwise, affecting, directly or indirectly, the growth or other natural physiological process of produce of the soil and thereby affecting the produce's color, either before or after harvest.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.137-1996, SEC.58.


IC 16-18-2-61
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)

IC 16-18-2-62
Commission
    
Sec. 62. (a) "Commission", for purposes of IC 16-19-6, refers to the commission for special institutions.
    (b) "Commission", for purposes of IC 16-31, refers to the Indiana emergency medical services commission.
    (c) "Commission", for purposes of IC 16-46-11.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-11.1-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.61-2004, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-63
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)

IC 16-18-2-64
Communicable disease
    
Sec. 64. "Communicable disease", for purposes of IC 16-41, has the meaning prescribed by the state department under IC 16-41-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-64.4
Community
    
Sec. 64.4. "Community", for purposes of IC 16-21-6 and IC 16-21-9, means the primary geographic area encompassing at least the entire county in which the hospital is located and patient categories for which the hospital provides health care services.
As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.2.

IC 16-18-2-64.5
Community benefits
    
Sec. 64.5. "Community benefits", for purposes of IC 16-21-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-9-1.
As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.3.

IC 16-18-2-65
Community health services
    
Sec. 65. "Community health services", for purposes of IC 16-46-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-1-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-66
Community or migrant health center
    
Sec. 66. "Community or migrant health center", for purposes of IC 16-46-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-5-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.


IC 16-18-2-66.5
Competent witness
    
Sec. 66.5. "Competent witness", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-2.
As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.3.

IC 16-18-2-67
Comprehensive care bed
    
Sec. 67. "Comprehensive care bed", for purposes of IC 16-29-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-29-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.97-2004, SEC.63.

IC 16-18-2-67.5
Comprehensive plan
    
Sec. 67.5. "Comprehensive plan", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-5.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.182.

IC 16-18-2-68
Confirmatory test
    
Sec. 68. "Confirmatory test", for purposes of IC 16-41-12 and IC 16-41-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-69
Consent
    
Sec. 69. "Consent", for purposes of IC 16-34, means a written agreement to submit to an abortion:
        (1) after the consenting party has had a full explanation of the abortion procedure to be performed, including disclosures and information required by IC 16-34-2-1.1; and
        (2) as evidenced by the signature of the consenting party on a consent form prescribed by the state department of health.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.187-1995, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-69.2
Consumer product
    
Sec. 69.2. "Consumer product", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.4, means an item or a component of an item that is produced or distributed for:
        (1) sale to a consumer for use; or
        (2) the personal use, consumption, or enjoyment of a consumer.
As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.3.

IC 16-18-2-69.4
Contractual allowances
    
Sec. 69.4. "Contractual allowances", for purposes of IC 16-21-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-6-0.1.
As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.4.


IC 16-18-2-69.5
Contributions
    
Sec. 69.5. "Contributions", for purposes of IC 16-21-6 and IC 16-21-9, means the dollar value of cash donations and the fair market value at the time of donation of in kind donations to the hospital from individuals, organizations, or other entities. The term does not include the value of a donation designated or otherwise restricted by the donor for purposes other than charity care.
As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.5.

IC 16-18-2-70
Construct, erect, or build
    
Sec. 70. "Construct", "erect", or "build", for purposes of IC 16-22, includes the renovation or rebuilding of an existing structure.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-70.1
Construction project
    
Sec. 70.1. "Construction project" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-2-11.5(a).
As added by P.L.67-2005, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-71
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.)

IC 16-18-2-72
Consumer commodity
    
Sec. 72. (a) "Consumer commodity", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, except as otherwise specifically provided by this section, means any food, drug, device, or cosmetic as those terms are defined by this article or in rules adopted under IC 16-42-1.
    (b) The term does not include any of the following:
        (1) Tobacco or a tobacco product.
        (2) A commodity subject to packaging or labeling requirements imposed under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136) or the provisions of the eighth paragraph under the heading "Bureau of Animal Industry" of the Act of March 4, 1913 (37 Stat. 832-833; 21 U.S.C. 151-157) commonly known as the Virus-Serum Toxin Act.
        (3) A drug subject to IC 16-42-3-6(a)(2), IC 16-42-3-4(12), or Section 503(b)(1) or 506 of the Federal Act.
        (4) A beverage subject to or complying with packaging or labeling requirements imposed under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (27 U.S.C. et seq.).
        (5) A commodity subject to the Federal Seed Act (7 U.S.C. 1551-1610).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-73


Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)

IC 16-18-2-74
Contaminated sharp
    
Sec. 74. "Contaminated sharp", for purposes of IC 16-41-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-16-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-75
Contaminated with filth
    
Sec. 75. "Contaminated with filth", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, applies to a food, drug, device, or cosmetic not securely protected from dust, dirt, and as far as necessary by all reasonable means, from all foreign or injurious contaminations.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-76
Contracting county
    
Sec. 76. "Contracting county", for purposes of IC 16-24-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-24-2-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-77
Contributing county
    
Sec. 77. "Contributing county", for purposes of IC 16-22-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-6-27.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-78
Controlled premises
    
Sec. 78. "Controlled premises", for purposes of IC 16-42-20-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-20-2(a).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-79
Controlled substance
    
Sec. 79. "Controlled substance", for purposes of IC 16-42-21, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-21-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-80
Corporation
    
Sec. 80. "Corporation", for purposes of IC 16-22-8, IC 16-42-5, and IC 16-42-5.2, means the health and hospital corporation created under IC 16-22-8.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.266-2001, SEC.2.

IC 16-18-2-81
Repealed


     (Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)

IC 16-18-2-82
Cosmetic
    
Sec. 82. (a) "Cosmetic", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means:
        (1) articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance; and
        (2) articles intended for use as a component of any of those articles.
    (b) The term does not include soap.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-82.8
Cost of receivership
    
Sec. 82.8. "Cost of receivership", for purposes of IC 16-28-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-8-0.5.
As added by P.L.29-2002, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-83
Cost of construction
    
Sec. 83. "Cost of construction", for purposes of IC 16-45, means the amount found by the Surgeon General of the United States to be necessary for the construction of a project.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-84
Council
    
Sec. 84. "Council" refers to the following:
        (1) For purposes of IC 16-21, the hospital council.
        (2) For purposes of IC 16-25 and IC 16-27, the home health care services and hospice services council.
        (3) For purposes of IC 16-28 and IC 16-29, the Indiana health facilities council.
        (4) For purposes of IC 16-46-6, the interagency state council on black and minority health.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.12-2004, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-85
Counterfeit drug
    
Sec. 85. "Counterfeit drug", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means a drug:
        (1) that, without authorization:
            (A) bears;
            (B) is labeled with; or
            (C) is in a container that bears;
        the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, or device, or any likeness of a drug manufacturer, processor,

packer, or distributor other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, processed, packed, or distributed the drug; and
        (2) that falsely purports or is represented:
            (A) to be the product of; or
            (B) to have been packed or distributed by;
        the other drug manufacturer, processor, packer, or distributor.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-86
County
    
Sec. 86. "County", for the purposes of IC 16-22, means a county that owns and operates a county hospital.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-86.5
County council
    
Sec. 86.5. "County council", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-6.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.183.

IC 16-18-2-87
County health fund
    
Sec. 87. "County health fund", for purposes of IC 16-46-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-1-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-88
County of residence of the child
    
Sec. 88. "County of residence of the child", for purposes of IC 16-33-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-33-4-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-89
Customer
    
Sec. 89. "Customer", for purposes of IC 16-42-22, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-22-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-90
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)

IC 16-18-2-91
Dangerous communicable disease
    
Sec. 91. "Dangerous communicable disease", for purposes of IC 16-41, means a communicable disease that is classified by the state department as dangerous under IC 16-41-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.


IC 16-18-2-91.3
Data aggregation
    
Sec. 91.3. "Data aggregation" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-39-5-3(b).
As added by P.L.44-2002, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-92
Dead body
    
Sec. 92. "Dead body", for purposes of IC 16-37-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-37-3-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-92.4
Declarant
    
Sec. 92.4. "Declarant", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-3.
As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.4.

IC 16-18-2-92.6
Department
    
Sec. 92.6. (a) "Department", for purposes of IC 16-31-8.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-31-8.5-1.
    (b) "Department", for purposes of IC 16-47-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-47-1-1.
As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.101-2006, SEC.24.

IC 16-18-2-93
Designated health official
    
Sec. 93. "Designated health official", for purposes of IC 16-41, means:
        (1) the state health commissioner;
        (2) an assistant state health commissioner; or
        (3) a person designated by the state health commissioner or assistant state health commissioner to implement IC 16-41 in a specific situation.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-94
Device
    
Sec. 94. "Device", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4 except for IC 16-42-1-7, IC 16-42-1-16(7), IC 16-42-2-3(7), IC 16-42-3-4(3), and IC 16-42-4-3(3), means instruments, apparatus, and contrivances, including their components, parts, and accessories, intended:
        (1) for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in man or other animals; or
        (2) to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or other animals.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.



IC 16-18-2-95
Directed donation
    
Sec. 95. "Directed donation", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-96
Director
    
Sec. 96. (a) "Director", for purposes of IC 16-19-13, refers to the director of the office of women's health established by IC 16-19-13.
    (b) "Director", for purposes of IC 16-27, means the individual acting under the authority of and assigned the responsibility by the state health commissioner to implement IC 16-27.
    (c) "Director", for purposes of IC 16-28, IC 16-29, and IC 16-30, means the individual acting under the authority of and assigned the responsibility by the state health commissioner to implement IC 16-28, IC 16-29, and IC 16-30.
    (d) "Director", for purposes of IC 16-31, refers to the executive director of the department of homeland security established by IC 10-19-2-1.
    (e) "Director", for purposes of IC 16-35-2, refers to the director of the program for children with special health care needs.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.52-1999, SEC.1; P.L.2-2003, SEC.44; P.L.12-2004, SEC.2; P.L.22-2005, SEC.18.

IC 16-18-2-97
Division
    
Sec. 97. "Division" means the following:
        (1) For purposes of IC 16-21-8, the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-8-0.1.
        (2) For purposes of IC 16-22-8, the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-8-3.
        (3) For purposes of IC 16-27, a group of individuals under the supervision of the director within the state department assigned the responsibility of implementing IC 16-27.
        (4) For purposes of IC 16-28, a group of individuals under the supervision of the director within the state department assigned the responsibility of implementing IC 16-28.
        (5) For purposes of IC 16-41-40, the division of family resources established by IC 12-13-1-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.51-1998, SEC.1; P.L.12-2004, SEC.3; P.L.90-2005, SEC.1; P.L.41-2007, SEC.3; P.L.3-2008, SEC.104.

IC 16-18-2-98
Division director and director of a division
    
Sec. 98. "Division director" and "director of a division", for purposes of IC 16-22-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-8-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.


IC 16-18-2-99
DNA test
    
Sec. 99. "DNA test", for purposes of IC 16-37-2-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-37-2-10(a).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-99.3
DNR
    
Sec. 99.3. "DNR", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-4.
As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.5.

IC 16-18-2-99.5
Donations
    
Sec. 99.5. "Donations", for purposes of IC 16-21-6 and IC 16-21-9, means the unreimbursed costs of providing cash and in kind services and gifts, including facilities, equipment, personnel, and programs, to other nonprofit or public outpatient clinics, hospitals, or health care organizations.
As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.6.

IC 16-18-2-100
Donor insemination
    
Sec. 100. "Donor insemination", for purposes of IC 16-41-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-14-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-101
Drug
    
Sec. 101. (a) "Drug", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means the following:
        (1) Articles recognized in the official United States Pharmacopoeia, official Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, or official National Formulary, or any supplement to any of them.
        (2) Articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in man or other animals.
        (3) Articles other than food intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or other animals.
        (4) Articles intended for use as a component of any article specified in subdivision (1), (2), or (3).
The term does not include devices or their components, parts, or accessories.
    (b) "Drug", for purposes of IC 16-42-19, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-102
Drug order
    
Sec. 102. "Drug order", for purposes of IC 16-42-19, has the

meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-103
Drug sample
    
Sec. 103. "Drug sample", for purposes of IC 16-42-21, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-21-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-104
Dwelling
    
Sec. 104. "Dwelling" includes any part of any building or the building's premises used as a place of residence or habitation or for sleeping by a person.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-104.5
Education related costs
    
Sec. 104.5. "Education related costs", for purposes of IC 16-21-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-6-0.2.
As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.7.

IC 16-18-2-105
Effective treatment
    
Sec. 105. "Effective treatment", for purposes of IC 16-41-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-16-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-106
Electronic products
    
Sec. 106. "Electronic products", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-106.3
Electronic signature
    
Sec. 106.3. For purposes of IC 16-42-3 and IC 16-42-22, "electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol, or process:
        (1) attached to or logically associated with an electronically transmitted prescription or order; and
        (2) executed or adopted by a person;
with the intent to sign the electronically transmitted prescription or order.
As added by P.L.204-2005, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-106.4
Electronically transmitted and electronic transmission
    
Sec. 106.4. For purposes of IC 16-42-3, IC 16-42-19, and IC 16-42-22, "electronically transmitted" or "electronic transmission" means the transmission of a prescription in electronic form. The term

does not include transmission of a prescription by facsimile.
As added by P.L.204-2005, SEC.2.

IC 16-18-2-106.5
Eligible medical condition
    
Sec. 106.5. "Eligible medical condition" means a condition for which an individual is eligible for assistance under IC 16-35-2.
As added by P.L.79-1999, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-107
Emergency ambulance services
    
Sec. 107. "Emergency ambulance services", for purposes of IC 16-31, means the transportation of emergency patients by ambulance and the administration of basic life support to emergency patients before or during the transportation.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.186-1995, SEC.2.

IC 16-18-2-108
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.186-1995, SEC.19.)

IC 16-18-2-109
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.186-1995, SEC.19.)

IC 16-18-2-109.1
Emergency medical dispatch agency
    
Sec. 109.1. "Emergency medical dispatch agency", for purposes of IC 16-31-3.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-35-3.5-1.
As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.11.

IC 16-18-2-109.3
Emergency medical dispatcher
    
Sec. 109.3. "Emergency medical dispatcher", for purposes of IC 16-31-3.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-35-3.5-1.
As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.12.

IC 16-18-2-109.5
Emergency medical dispatching
    
Sec. 109.5. "Emergency medical dispatching", for purposes of IC 16-31-3.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-35-3.5-1.
As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.13.

IC 16-18-2-110
Emergency medical services
    
Sec. 110. "Emergency medical services", for purposes of IC 16-31, means the provision of emergency ambulance services or other services, including extrication and rescue services, utilized in serving an individual's need for immediate medical care in order to prevent loss of life or aggravation of physiological or psychological

illness or injury.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-111
Emergency medical service facility
    
Sec. 111. "Emergency medical service facility", for purposes of IC 16-31 and IC 16-41, means those facilities that are licensed and operated under IC 16-21-2 and that are equipped, prepared, and staffed to provide medical care for emergency patients.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-112
Emergency medical technician
    
Sec. 112. "Emergency medical technician", for purposes of IC 16-31, means an individual who is certified under this article to provide basic life support at the scene of an accident, illness, or during transport.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.186-1995, SEC.3.

IC 16-18-2-112.5
Emergency medical technician-basic advanced
    
Sec. 112.5. "Emergency medical technician-basic advanced", for purposes of IC 16-31, means an individual who is certified under IC 16-31 to provide basic life support at the scene of an accident or illness or during transport.
As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.14.

IC 16-18-2-112.7
Emergency medical technician-intermediate
    
Sec. 112.7. "Emergency medical technician-intermediate", for purposes of IC 16-31, means an individual who can perform at least one (1) of but not all the procedures of a paramedic and who:
        (1) has completed a prescribed course in advanced life support;
        (2) has been certified by the Indiana emergency medical services commission;
        (3) is associated with a single supervising hospital; and
        (4) is affiliated with a provider organization.
As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.15.

IC 16-18-2-113
Emergency patient
    
Sec. 113. (a) "Emergency patient", for purposes of IC 16-31, means an individual who:
        (1) is acutely ill, injured, incapacitated, or helpless; and
        (2) requires emergency medical services.
    (b) The term includes an individual who:
        (1) requires transportation on a litter or cot; or
        (2) is transported in a vehicle certified as an ambulance under IC 16-31-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.



IC 16-18-2-114
Employer
    
Sec. 114. "Employer", for purposes of IC 16-41-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-11-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-115
Enriched
    
Sec. 115. "Enriched", as applied to flour, for purposes of IC 16-42-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-10-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-116
Environmental commissioner
    
Sec. 116. "Environmental commissioner", for purposes of IC 16-41, refers to the commissioner of the department of environmental management appointed under IC 13-13-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1996, SEC.71.

IC 16-18-2-116.2
Environmental investigation
    
Sec. 116.2. "Environmental investigation" means an identification and evaluation of lead hazards from nonstructural sources in a child's environment. The term includes the following:
        (1) Presentation of results of the identification and evaluation, including recommendations for reducing or eliminating exposure.
        (2) Education of the child's family concerning:
            (A) lead hazards found; and
            (B) temporary and permanent measures to protect the child from further exposure.
As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.4.

IC 16-18-2-117
Established name
    
Sec. 117. "Established name", for purposes of IC 16-42-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-3-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-118
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)

IC 16-18-2-119
Executive
    
Sec. 119. "Executive" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-120
Executive board


     Sec. 120. (a) "Executive board", except as provided in subsection (b), refers to the executive board of the state department of health.
    (b) "Executive board", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-7.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.184.

IC 16-18-2-121
Executive director
    
Sec. 121. "Executive director", for purposes of IC 16-22, means the chief administrative officer, president, or other individual appointed under IC 16-22-3-8.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-121.5
Extended length of stay
    
Sec. 121.5. "Extended length of stay" means a length of stay in an acute care hospital inpatient unit that exceeds one (1) standard deviation of the hospital wide average length of stay.
As added by P.L.162-1999, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-122
Facility
    
Sec. 122. "Facility", for purposes of IC 16-41-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-11-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-123
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.256-1999, SEC.19.)

IC 16-18-2-124
Federal act
    
Sec. 124. "Federal act", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, refers to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.; 52 Stat. 1040 et seq.) and amendments to that statute.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-125
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)

IC 16-18-2-126
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
    
Sec. 126. "Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act" means 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-127
Federal Meat Inspection Act


     Sec. 127. "Federal Meat Inspection Act" means 21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-128
Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act
    
Sec. 128. "Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act" means 21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-128.5
Fetal stem cell
    
Sec. 128.5. (a) "Fetal stem cell" means any of the following types of stem cells taken from a fetus that was either miscarried or stillborn from any of the following sources:
        (1) Placenta.
        (2) Umbilical cord.
        (3) Amniotic fluid.
        (4) Fetal tissue.
    (b) The term does not include any cells that are taken as the result of an abortion unless the cells are permissible for use under applicable federal law.
As added by P.L.126-2005, SEC.3.

IC 16-18-2-129
Filling material
    
Sec. 129. "Filling material", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-32-6.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-130
Financial institution
    
Sec. 130. "Financial institution", for purposes of IC 16-22-3-20, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-3-20(a).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-131
First responder
    
Sec. 131. "First responder", for purposes of IC 16-31, means an individual who is:
        (1) certified under IC 16-31 and who meets the Indiana emergency medical services commission's standards for first responder certification; and
        (2) the first individual to respond to an incident requiring emergency medical services.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.186-1995, SEC.4.

IC 16-18-2-132
Fiscal body
    
Sec. 132. "Fiscal body", except as provided in subsection (b), has

the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-6.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.72-2001, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-133
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)

IC 16-18-2-134
Flour
    
Sec. 134. "Flour", for purposes of IC 16-42-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-10-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-135
Food
    
Sec. 135. (a) "Food", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4 and IC 16-42-18, means the following:
        (1) Articles used for food, drink, confectionery, or condiment for humans.
        (2) Chewing gum.
        (3) Articles used for components of any of these articles.
    (b) "Food", for purposes of IC 16-42-5 and IC 16-42-5.2, means the following:
        (1) All articles used for food, drink, confectionery, or condiment whether simple, mixed, or compound.
        (2) All substances or ingredients used in the preparation of the items described in subdivision (1).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.266-2001, SEC.3.

IC 16-18-2-136
Food additive
    
Sec. 136. (a) "Food additive", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means any substance the intended use of which results or may be reasonably expected to result, directly or indirectly, in its becoming a component or otherwise affecting the characteristics of any food (including any substance intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food, and including any source or radiation intended for any such use) if the substance is not generally recognized among experts qualified by scientific training and experience to evaluate its safety, as having been adequately shown through scientific procedures (or, in the case of a substance used in a food before January 1, 1958, through either scientific procedures or experience based on common use in food) to be safe under the conditions of the substance's intended use.
    (b) The term does not include any of the following:
        (1) A pesticide chemical in or on a raw agricultural commodity.
        (2) A pesticide chemical to the extent that the chemical is intended for use or is used in the production, storage, or transportation of any raw agricultural commodity.


        (3) A color additive.
        (4) Any substance used in accordance with a sanction or approval granted before the enactment of the Food Additives Amendment of 1958, under the Federal Act; the Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.), or the Meat Inspection Act of March 4, 1907 (34 Stat. 1260), as amended and extended (21 U.S.C. 71 et seq.).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.137-1996, SEC.59.

IC 16-18-2-137
Food establishment
    
Sec. 137. (a) "Food establishment", for purposes of IC 16-42-5 and IC 16-42-5.2, means any building, room, basement, vehicle of transportation, cellar, or open or enclosed area occupied or used for handling food.
    (b) The term does not include the following:
        (1) A dwelling where food is prepared on the premises by the occupants, free of charge, for their consumption or for consumption by their guests.
        (2) A gathering of individuals at a venue of an organization that is organized for educational purposes in a nonpublic educational setting or for religious purposes, if:
            (A) the individuals separately or jointly provide or prepare, free of charge, and consume their own food or that of others attending the gathering; and
            (B) the gathering is for a purpose of the organization.
        Gatherings for the purpose of the organization include funerals, wedding receptions, christenings, bar or bat mitzvahs, baptisms, communions, and other events or celebrations sponsored by the organization.
        (3) A vehicle used to transport food solely for distribution to the needy, either free of charge or for a nominal donation.
        (4) A private gathering of individuals who separately or jointly provide or prepare and consume their own food or that of others attending the gathering, regardless of whether the gathering is held on public or private property.
        (5) Except for food prepared by a for-profit entity, a venue of the sale of food prepared an the organization:
            (A) that is organized for:
                (i) religious purposes; or
                (ii) educational purposes in a nonpublic educational setting;
            (B) that is exempt from taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code; and
            (C) that offers the food for sale to the final consumer at an event held for the benefit of the organization;
        unless the food is being provided in a restaurant or a cafeteria with an extensive menu of prepared foods.
        (6) Except for food prepared by a for-profit entity, an Indiana nonprofit organization that:


            (A) is organized for civic, fraternal, veterans, or charitable purposes;
            (B) is exempt from taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code; and
            (C) offers food for sale to the final consumer at an event held for the benefit of the organization;
        if the events conducted by the organization take place for not more than fifteen (15) days in a calendar year.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.266-2001, SEC.4; P.L.100-2007, SEC.1; P.L.3-2008, SEC.105.

IC 16-18-2-138
Food handling
    
Sec. 138. "Food handling", for purposes of IC 16-42-5 and IC 16-42-5.2, means producing, processing, handling, preparing, manufacturing, packing, storing, selling, distributing, or transporting of food.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.266-2001, SEC.5.

IC 16-18-2-138.2
Food handling machinery
    
Sec. 138.2. "Food handling machinery", for purposes of IC 16-42-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-5-2.3.
As added by P.L.266-2001, SEC.6.

IC 16-18-2-138.3
Food handler
    
Sec. 138.3. "Food handler", for purposes of IC 16-42-5.2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-5.2-5.
As added by P.L.266-2001, SEC.7.

IC 16-18-2-138.5
Food instrument
    
Sec. 138.5. "Food instrument", for purposes of IC 16-35-1.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-35-1.5-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-139
Food service establishment
    
Sec. 139. "Food service establishment", for purposes of IC 16-31-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-31-9-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-139.5
Forensic medical exam
    
Sec. 139.5. "Forensic medical exam", for purposes of IC 16-21-8, means the following:
        (1) Appropriate procedures for acquiring evidence that may be used in a criminal proceeding against a person charged with a sex crime.


        (2) Suturing and care of wounds that stem directly from the sex crime, including anesthesia and prescribed medication.
As added by P.L.121-2006, SEC.21.

IC 16-18-2-140
Foundation support
    
Sec. 140. "Foundation support", for purposes of IC 16-46-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-1-5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-141
Fresh eggs
    
Sec. 141. "Fresh eggs", for purposes of IC 16-42-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-11-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-142
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.)

IC 16-18-2-143 Version a
Fund
    
Note: This version of section effective until 3-21-2008. See also following version of this section, effective 3-21-2008.
    Sec. 143. (a) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-26-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-26-2-2.
    (b) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-31-8.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-31-8.5-2.
    (c) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-46-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-5-3.
    (d) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-46-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-12-1.
    (e) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-41-42.2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-42.2-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.14-2000, SEC.43; P.L.81-2002, SEC.1; P.L.205-2003, SEC.16; P.L.234-2007, SEC.45; P.L.3-2008, SEC.106.

IC 16-18-2-143 Version b
Fund
    
Note: This version of section effective 3-21-2008. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 3-21-2008.
    Sec. 143. (a) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-26-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-26-2-2.
    (b) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-31-8.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-31-8.5-2.
    (c) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.4, refers to the childhood lead poisoning prevention fund established by IC 16-41-39.4-3.1.
    (d) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-46-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-5-3.


    (e) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-46-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-12-1.
    (f) "Fund", for purposes of IC 16-41-42.2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-42.2-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.14-2000, SEC.43; P.L.81-2002, SEC.1; P.L.205-2003, SEC.16; P.L.234-2007, SEC.45; P.L.3-2008, SEC.106; P.L.102-2008, SEC.5.

IC 16-18-2-144
Gasoline
    
Sec. 144. "Gasoline", for purposes of IC 16-44-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-44-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-145
General hospital
    
Sec. 145. "General hospital", for the purposes of IC 16-22-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-9-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-146
General hospital services
    
Sec. 146. "General hospital services", for purposes of IC 16-22-9 has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-9-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-147
General license
    
Sec. 147. "General license", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-6.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-148
Generically equivalent drug product
    
Sec. 148. "Generically equivalent drug product", for purposes of IC 16-42-22, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-22-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-148.5
Gift
    
Sec. 148.5. "Gift", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-8.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.185.

IC 16-18-2-149
Governing board
    
Sec. 149. "Governing board" means the board of trustees, governing board, board of directors, or other body responsible for governing a hospital.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.



IC 16-18-2-150
Governing body
    
Sec. 150. (a) "Governing body", for purposes of IC 16-22-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-7-2.
    (b) "Governing body", for purposes of IC 16-27-0.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-0.5-0.5.
    (c) "Governing body", for purposes of IC 16-41-22, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-22-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.152-2005, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-150.4
Government sponsored indigent health care
    
Sec. 150.4. "Government sponsored indigent health care", for purposes of IC 16-21-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-9-2.
As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.8.

IC 16-18-2-151
Governmental unit
    
Sec. 151. "Governmental unit", for purposes of IC 16-28 and IC 16-29, means an agency, a bureau, or a commission.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-152
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)

IC 16-18-2-153
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.)

IC 16-18-2-153.5
Nurse aide
    
Sec. 153.5. "Nurse aide", for purposes of IC 16-28-13, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-13-1.
As added by P.L.152-1995, SEC.15.

IC 16-18-2-154
Gross patient revenue
    
Sec. 154. "Gross patient revenue", for purposes of IC 16-21-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-6-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-155
Guest
    
Sec. 155. "Guest", for purposes of IC 16-41-31, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-31-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-156


Guest room
    
Sec. 156. "Guest room", for purposes of IC 16-41-31, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-31-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-157
Hair dye
    
Sec. 157. "Hair dye", for purposes of IC 16-42-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-4-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-158
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.23-1993, SEC.165.)

IC 16-18-2-159
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)

IC 16-18-2-159.1
Health benefit plan
    
Sec. 159.1. "Health benefit plan", for purposes of IC 16-47-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-47-1-2.
As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.3.

IC 16-18-2-160
Health care
    
Sec. 160. "Health care", for purposes of IC 16-36-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-1-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-160.5
Health care entity
    
Sec. 160.5. "Health care entity", for purposes of IC 16-41-42.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-42.1-1.
As added by P.L.193-2007, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.107.

IC 16-18-2-161
Health care facility
    
Sec. 161. (a) "Health care facility" includes:
        (1) hospitals licensed under IC 16-21-2, private mental health institutions licensed under IC 12-25, and tuberculosis hospitals established under IC 16-11-1 (before its repeal);
        (2) health facilities licensed under IC 16-28; and
        (3) rehabilitation facilities and kidney disease treatment centers.
    (b) "Health care facility", for purposes of IC 16-28-13, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-13-0.5.
    (c) "Health care facility", for purposes of IC 16-40-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-40-5-2.


As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.108-1999, SEC.1; P.L.101-2007, SEC.2.

IC 16-18-2-161.5
Health care interpreter
    
Sec. 161.5. "Health care interpreter", for purposes of IC 16-46-11.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-11.1-2.
As added by P.L.61-2004, SEC.2.

IC 16-18-2-162
Health care professional
    
Sec. 162. (a) "Health care professional", for purposes of IC 16-27-1 and IC 16-27-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-1-1.
    (b) "Health care professional", for purposes of IC 16-27-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.212-2005, SEC.5.

IC 16-18-2-163
Health care provider
    
Sec. 163. (a) "Health care provider", for purposes of IC 16-21 and IC 16-41, means any of the following:
        (1) An individual, a partnership, a corporation, a professional corporation, a facility, or an institution licensed or legally authorized by this state to provide health care or professional services as a licensed physician, a psychiatric hospital, a hospital, a health facility, an emergency ambulance service (IC 16-31-3), a dentist, a registered or licensed practical nurse, a midwife, an optometrist, a pharmacist, a podiatrist, a chiropractor, a physical therapist, a respiratory care practitioner, an occupational therapist, a psychologist, a paramedic, an emergency medical technician, an emergency medical technician-basic advanced, an emergency medical technician-intermediate, or a person who is an officer, employee, or agent of the individual, partnership, corporation, professional corporation, facility, or institution acting in the course and scope of the person's employment.
        (2) A college, university, or junior college that provides health care to a student, a faculty member, or an employee, and the governing board or a person who is an officer, employee, or agent of the college, university, or junior college acting in the course and scope of the person's employment.
        (3) A blood bank, community mental health center, community mental retardation center, community health center, or migrant health center.
        (4) A home health agency (as defined in IC 16-27-1-2).
        (5) A health maintenance organization (as defined in IC 27-13-1-19).
        (6) A health care organization whose members, shareholders, or partners are health care providers under subdivision (1).


        (7) A corporation, partnership, or professional corporation not otherwise qualified under this subsection that:
            (A) provides health care as one (1) of the corporation's, partnership's, or professional corporation's functions;
            (B) is organized or registered under state law; and
            (C) is determined to be eligible for coverage as a health care provider under IC 34-18 for the corporation's, partnership's, or professional corporation's health care function.
Coverage for a health care provider qualified under this subdivision is limited to the health care provider's health care functions and does not extend to other causes of action.
    (b) "Health care provider", for purposes of IC 16-35, has the meaning set forth in subsection (a). However, for purposes of IC 16-35, the term also includes a health facility (as defined in section 167 of this chapter).
    (c) "Health care provider", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, means an individual licensed or authorized by this state to provide health care or professional services as:
        (1) a licensed physician;
        (2) a registered nurse;
        (3) a licensed practical nurse;
        (4) an advanced practice nurse;
        (5) a licensed nurse midwife;
        (6) a paramedic;
        (7) an emergency medical technician;
        (8) an emergency medical technician-basic advanced;
        (9) an emergency medical technician-intermediate; or
        (10) a first responder, as defined under IC 16-18-2-131.
The term includes an individual who is an employee or agent of a health care provider acting in the course and scope of the individual's employment.
    (d) "Health care provider", for purposes of IC 16-40-4, means any of the following:
        (1) An individual, a partnership, a corporation, a professional corporation, a facility, or an institution licensed or authorized by the state to provide health care or professional services as a licensed physician, a psychiatric hospital, a hospital, a health facility, an emergency ambulance service (
IC 16-31-3), an ambulatory outpatient surgical center, a dentist, an optometrist, a pharmacist, a podiatrist, a chiropractor, a psychologist, or a person who is an officer, employee, or agent of the individual, partnership, corporation, professional corporation, facility, or institution acting in the course and scope of the person's employment.
        (2) A blood bank, laboratory, community mental health center, community mental retardation center, community health center, or migrant health center.
        (3) A home health agency (as defined in IC 16-27-1-2).
        (4) A health maintenance organization (as defined in IC 27-13-1-19).
        (5) A health care organization whose members, shareholders, or partners are health care providers under subdivision (1).
        (6) A corporation, partnership, or professional corporation not otherwise specified in this subsection that:
            (A) provides health care as one (1) of the corporation's, partnership's, or professional corporation's functions;
            (B) is organized or registered under state law; and
            (C) is determined to be eligible for coverage as a health care provider under IC 34-18 for the corporation's, partnership's, or professional corporation's health care function.
        (7) A person that is designated to maintain the records of a person described in subdivisions (1) through (6).
    (e) "Health care provider", for purposes of IC 16-45-4, has the meaning set forth in 47 CFR 54.601(a).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.26-1994, SEC.7; P.L.188-1995, SEC.1; P.L.1-1998, SEC.116; P.L.148-1999, SEC.6; P.L.205-2003, SEC.17; P.L.95-2005, SEC.1; P.L.108-2007, SEC.2.

IC 16-18-2-163.3
Health care quality indicator data
    
Sec. 163.3. "Health care quality indicator data", for purposes of IC 16-40-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-40-4-1.
As added by P.L.95-2005, SEC.2.

IC 16-18-2-163.5
Health care translator
    
Sec. 163.5. "Health care translator", for purposes of IC 16-46-11.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-11.1-3.
As added by P.L.61-2004, SEC.3.

IC 16-18-2-164
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.)

IC 16-18-2-164.6
Health coverage provider
    
Sec. 164.6. "Health coverage provider", for purposes of IC 16-40-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-40-4-2.
As added by P.L.95-2005, SEC.3.

IC 16-18-2-165
Health data
    
Sec. 165. "Health data", for purposes of IC 16-19-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-19-10-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-166
Health directive
    
Sec. 166. "Health directive", for purposes of IC 16-41, means:
        (1) a written statement; or


        (2) in an emergency, an oral statement followed by a written statement within seventy-two (72) hours;
to a carrier issued by a designated health official under IC 16-41.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-167
Health facility
    
Sec. 167. (a) "Health facility" means a building, a structure, an institution, or other place for the reception, accommodation, board, care, or treatment extending beyond a continuous twenty-four (24) hour period in a week of more than four (4) individuals who need or desire such services because of physical or mental illness, infirmity, or impairment.
    (b) The term does not include the premises used for the reception, accommodation, board, care, or treatment in a household or family, for compensation, of a person related by blood to the head of the household or family (or to the spouse of the head of the household or family) within the degree of consanguinity of first cousins.
    (c) The term does not include any of the following:
        (1) Hotels, motels, or mobile homes when used as such.
        (2) Hospitals or mental hospitals, except for that part of a hospital that provides long term care services and functions as a health facility, in which case that part of the hospital is licensed under IC 16-21-2, but in all other respects is subject to IC 16-28.
        (3) Hospices that furnish inpatient care and are licensed under IC 16-25-3.
        (4) Institutions operated by the federal government.
        (5) Foster family homes or day care centers.
        (6) Schools for individuals who are deaf or blind.
        (7) Day schools for individuals with mental retardation.
        (8) Day care centers.
        (9) Children's homes and child placement agencies.
        (10) Offices of practitioners of the healing arts.
        (11) Any institution in which health care services and private duty nursing services are provided that is listed and certified by the Commission for Accreditation of Christian Science Nursing Organizations/Facilities, Inc.
        (12) Industrial clinics providing only emergency medical services or first aid for employees.
        (13) A residential facility (as defined in IC 12-7-2-165).
        (14) Maternity homes.
        (15) Offices of Christian Science practitioners.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.61-1993, SEC.62; P.L.111-1996, SEC.2; P.L.58-2000, SEC.1; P.L.99-2007, SEC.153.

IC 16-18-2-168
Health records
    
Sec. 168. (a) "Health records", for purposes of IC 16-39, means written, electronic, or printed information possessed or maintained

by a provider concerning any diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis of the patient, including such information possessed or maintained on microfiche, microfilm, or in a digital format. The term includes mental health records and alcohol and drug abuse records.
    (b) For purposes of IC 16-39-5-3(e), the term includes information that describes services provided to a patient and a provider's charges for services provided to a patient.
    (c) The term does not include information concerning emergency ambulance services described in IC 16-31-2-11(d).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.231-1999, SEC.11; P.L.127-2001, SEC.1; P.L.44-2002, SEC.2; P.L.255-2003, SEC.45.

IC 16-18-2-169
Hemophilia
    
Sec. 169. "Hemophilia", for purposes of IC 16-41-18, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-18-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-170
High risk activity
    
Sec. 170. "High risk activity", for purposes of IC 16-41-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-7-1(b).
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-171
HIV
    
Sec. 171. "HIV" refers to the human immunodeficiency virus.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-172
Home
    
Sec. 172. "Home", for purposes of IC 16-33-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-33-4-3.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-173
Home health agency
    
Sec. 173. (a) "Home health agency", for purposes of IC 16-27-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-1-2.
    (b) "Home health agency", for purposes of IC 16-27-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-2-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-174
Home health aide
    
Sec. 174. (a) "Home health aide", for purposes of IC 16-27-1 and IC 12-27-1.5, means an individual who provides home health aide services.
    (b) The term does not include the following:
        (1) A health care professional.


        (2) A volunteer who provides home health aide services without compensation.
        (3) An immediate member of the patient's family.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.110-1999, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-175
Home health aide services
    
Sec. 175. "Home health aide services", for purposes of IC 16-27-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-1-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-176
Home health services
    
Sec. 176. "Home health services", for purposes of IC 16-27-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-1-5.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-177
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.256-1999, SEC.19.)

IC 16-18-2-177.1
Hospice
    
Sec. 177.1. "Hospice", for purposes of IC 16-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-25-1.1-3.
As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.4.

IC 16-18-2-177.2
Hospice program
    
Sec. 177.2. "Hospice program", for purposes of IC 16-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-25-1.1-4.
As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.5.

IC 16-18-2-177.3
Hospice program patient
    
Sec. 177.3. "Hospice program patient", for purposes of IC 16-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-25-1.1-5.
As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.6.

IC 16-18-2-177.4
Hospice services
    
Sec. 177.4. "Hospice services", for purposes of IC 16-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-25-1.1-6.
As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.7.

IC 16-18-2-178
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.256-1999, SEC.19.)

IC 16-18-2-179


Hospital
    
Sec. 179. (a) "Hospital", except as provided in subsections (b) through (g), means a hospital that is licensed under IC 16-21-2.
    (b) "Hospital", for purposes of IC 16-21, means an institution, a place, a building, or an agency that holds out to the general public that it is operated for hospital purposes and that it provides care, accommodations, facilities, and equipment, in connection with the services of a physician, to individuals who may need medical or surgical services. The term does not include the following:
        (1) Freestanding health facilities.
        (2) Hospitals or institutions specifically intended to diagnose, care, and treat the following:
            (A) Individuals with a mental illness (as defined in IC 12-7-2-117.6).
            (B) Individuals with developmental disabilities (as defined in IC 12-7-2-61).
        (3) Offices of physicians where patients are not regularly kept as bed patients.
        (4) Convalescent homes, boarding homes, or homes for the aged.
    (c) "Hospital", for purposes of IC 16-22-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-8-5.
    (d) "Hospital", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-9.
    (e) "Hospital" or "tuberculosis hospital", for purposes of IC 16-24, means an institution or a facility for the treatment of individuals with tuberculosis.
    (f) "Hospital", for purposes of IC 16-34, means a hospital (as defined in subsection (b)) that:
        (1) is required to be licensed under IC 16-21-2; or
        (2) is operated by an agency of the United States.
    (g) "Hospital", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-6.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.144-1996, SEC.1; P.L.162-1999, SEC.3; P.L.2-2007, SEC.186; P.L.99-2007, SEC.154.

IC 16-18-2-180
Hospital based health facility
    
Sec. 180. "Hospital based health facility", for purposes of IC 16-21 and IC 16-28, means that part of a hospital that provides long term care services and functions as a health facility.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.152-1995, SEC.16.

IC 16-18-2-181
Hospital fund or hospital funds
    
Sec. 181. "Hospital fund" or "hospital funds" means money, securities, real or personal property or interests, collected or received by or paid over, transferred, or conveyed to the hospital or the county for hospital purposes or hospital buildings.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.



IC 16-18-2-182
Hospital purposes
    
Sec. 182. "Hospital purposes" means providing inpatient or outpatient diagnostic and treatment facilities and services generally recognized as hospital services to the public, under the direction and supervision of the patient's attending physician, including, at the discretion of the governing board, the following:
        (1) Extended care facilities.
        (2) The provision of services to other health care entities.
        (3) Other health care services and facilities, including the provision of acute care in hospital inpatient units to patients with extended lengths of stay.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.162-1999, SEC.4.

IC 16-18-2-183
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.)

IC 16-18-2-183.5
Human embryo
    
Sec. 183.5. "Human embryo" means a human egg cell with a full genetic composition capable of differentiating and maturing into a complete human being.
As added by P.L.126-2005, SEC.4.

IC 16-18-2-184
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)

IC 16-18-2-185
ICF/MR
    
Sec. 185. "ICF/MR", for purposes of IC 16-29-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-29-4-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-186
Immediate container
    
Sec. 186. "Immediate container", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, does not include package liners.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.87-1994, SEC.4; P.L.137-1996, SEC.60.

IC 16-18-2-187
Inclusive
    
Sec. 187. "Inclusive", for purposes of IC 16-46-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-1-6.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-188
Repealed


     (Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.)

IC 16-18-2-188.1
Indiana University hospitals
    
Sec. 188.1. "Indiana University hospitals", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-10.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.187.

IC 16-18-2-189
Infectious waste
    
Sec. 189. "Infectious waste", for purposes of IC 16-41-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-16-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-190
Informed consent
    
Sec. 190. "Informed consent", for purposes of IC 16-41-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-6-2.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

IC 16-18-2-191
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.)

IC 16-18-2-191.5
Interdisciplinary team
    
Sec. 191.5. "Interdisciplinary team", for purposes of IC 16-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-25-1.1-7.
As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.8.

IC 16-18-2-192
Intrastate commerce
    
Sec. 192. (a) "Intrastate commerce", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means any and all commerce within Indiana and subject to the jurisdiction of the state.
    (b) The term includes the operation of a business or service establishment.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.