"Health care personnel"

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this article, "health care personnel" means the following: (1) A nurse aide (as defined in IC 16-28-13-1). (2) A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed under IC 25-23. (3) An advanced practice registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23. (4) A qualified medication aide certified under IC 16-28-1-11. (5) A home health aide. (6) A physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5. (7) Except as provided in subsection (b), any other individual licensed or authorized by the state to provide health care or professional services to residents or patients of a health care facility. (b) The term does not include a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5. As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.18.