Title 12, TITLE 12. HUMAN SERVICES

Sec. 5. Information that is received through the use of a consent form described in section 1 of this chapter and that is not a public record open to inspection and copying under any statute may be used only in connection with the following: (1) The administration of the township…

Sec. 6. A township trustee, an assistant of a township trustee, or an employee or a director of the division of family resources, the office of Medicaid policy and planning, and county offices who knowingly discloses or uses information that is obtained through the use of a conse…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "patient" means an individual who is an inpatient in a state institution. [Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-27-1; 16-13-23-2.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "treatment team" includes physicians, psychologists, therapists, or other state institution staff designated to meet periodically to review a patient's progress. [Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-27-2; 16-13-23-3.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.…

Sec. 3. (a) If the treatment team determines that a patient can benefit from performing work for a wage, the treatment team shall do the following: (1) Identify in writing the goals and objectives to be achieved for a patient who performs work for a wage. (2) Describe in writing …

Sec. 4. (a) A patient may elect to perform work for pay under this chapter if work of the type described by the treatment team under section 3(a)(1) of this chapter is available. (b) A patient may not be required to perform work for pay. [Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-27-5; 1…

Sec. 5. A patient may spend wages earned for work performed under this chapter in any lawful manner. [Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-27-7(a); 16-13-23-8(a).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. IC 12-24-7-6 Restrictions on division Sec. 6. A division may not: (1) deduct any of a p…

Sec. 7. A patient who earns wages under this chapter is not: (1) subject to rules of the state personnel department; (2) eligible to become a member of the public employees' retirement fund; or (3) covered by IC 22-2-2. [Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-27-8; 16-13-23-9.] As add…

Sec. 8. Each division shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning the following: (1) The operation of work programs under this chapter. (2) The establishment of wage scales for work performed under this chapter. (3) The frequency with which the treatment team must meet concernin…

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a proceeding for commitment of an individual: (1) alleged to be mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled; and (2) whose commitment is reasonably expected to require custody, care, or treatment in a facility for more than ninety (90) da…

suffering from chronic mental illness; initiation of proceedings; petition Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to the commitment of an individual if the individual has previously been committed under IC 12-26-6. (b) A proceeding for the commitment of an individual who appears…

Sec. 3. (a) A petition filed under section 2 of this chapter must include a physician's written statement that states both of the following: (1) The physician has examined the individual within the past thirty (30) days. (2) The physician believes that the individual is: (A) ment…

Sec. 4. (a) Upon receiving: (1) a petition under section 2 of this chapter; or (2) a report under IC 12-26-6-11 that recommends treatment in a facility for more than ninety (90) days; the court shall enter an order setting a hearing date. (b) If an individual is currently under a…

gravely disabled; order for treatment; duration of order; transmittal of information to NICS Sec. 5. (a) If at the completion of the hearing and the consideration of the record an individual is found to be mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled, the court may enter…

Sec. 1. A patient may waive any of the rights enumerated in this article if the waiver is given voluntarily and knowingly. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-5 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.

Sec. 2. A waiver made under section 1 of this chapter may be withdrawn at any time. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-5 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.

Sec. 3. Admission to a treatment or habilitation program may not be conditioned upon the giving of a waiver under section 1 of this chapter. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-5 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to a county if all of the following conditions apply to the county: (1) The county has a population of more than three hundred fifty thousand (350,000) and less than four hundred thousand (400,000). (2) The county maintains, owns, or maintains and…

Sec. 10. (a) All appointments to the board of managers may be for terms of four (4) years. A member of the board of managers may not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms of four (4) years, except that a member of the board of managers for a health center located in a county …

Sec. 11. A vacancy occurring for any reason in the membership of the board of managers shall be filled for the unexpired term by an individual appointed by the county executive. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-6-2(d).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.

Sec. 12. (a) The board of managers shall hold one (1) regular meeting each month at the health center or at some other location designated by the board of managers and shall call as many other meetings as may be prescribed by the rules of the board of managers. The May meeting is…

vice president; term of office; minute book Sec. 13. At the annual meeting the board of managers shall elect a president and vice president who serve for one (1) year terms. The proceedings of the board of managers shall be recorded in an official minute book maintained by the se…

Sec. 14. Members of the board of mangers serve without salary, but shall be entitled to the amount for mileage equal to the amount per mile paid to state officers and employees according to the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administ…

appointment; qualifications; removal Sec. 15. (a) The board of managers shall, with the advice and consent of the board of commissioners, select and appoint an administrator for the health center. (b) The administrator shall be appointed solely on the basis of merit and fitness f…

managers Sec. 16. (a) The administrator: (1) is the chief executive and administrative officer of the health center; (2) shall serve as secretary of the board of managers; and (3) shall perform all duties and functions of administrator as provided by law under the direction and s…

Sec. 17. In addition to any other compensation, the administrator is entitled to travel reimbursement on a per mile basis commensurate with that paid to state officers and employees according to the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of adm…

Sec. 18. (a) The administrator, as chief executive and administrative officer of the health center, has duties that, subject to the bylaws, rules, regulations, and powers of the board of managers, include the following: (1) The administrator shall equip the health center with all…

and insurance Sec. 19. (a) The administrator or the administrator's delegate shall do the following: (1) Collect and receive all money due the hospital. (2) Deposit all checks for collection in the name of the hospital in a bank designated by the board of commissioners of the cou…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "contracting county" means a county that contracts with the county having a health center for the care of patients afflicted with tuberculosis or other chronic diseases. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-6-9 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.…

Sec. 20. The board of managers shall adopt all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations for the government of the health center. The administrator shall discharge all administrative and executive duties and responsibilities of the health center, subject to the approval of the…

salaries and benefits; officers and employees; bonds Sec. 21. (a) The board of managers shall recommend in the budget of the board of managers, subject to approval of the board of commissioners and the county council, the number and classes of employees of the health center and t…

Sec. 22. The board of managers shall do the following: (1) Supervise the maintenance and operation and services of the health center. (2) Supervise and safeguard the health, safety, welfare, and comfort of the patients and residents of the health center. (3) Review and approve th…

cooperation with other agencies Sec. 23. The board of managers shall plan for the effective development of the health center for the public benefit and is empowered to cooperate with all agencies of government to accomplish this purpose. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-6-8 part…

Sec. 24. The board of managers shall regularly inspect all facilities of the health center. In the inspections, the board of managers shall examine the following: (1) The sufficiency and performance of the personnel. (2) The health, medical care, and nursing care of patients and …

Sec. 25. The board of managers shall ensure that admissions to the health center are made on a nondiscriminatory basis. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-6-8 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.

bequests, and donations Sec. 26. (a) The board of managers shall accept and hold in trust for the health center the following: (1) A grant or devise of real property. (2) A gift or bequest of money or other property. (3) Any other donation. (b) The board of managers shall apply t…

individuals; utilization of hospital division; care for individuals suffering from other chronic diseases Sec. 27. (a) "Tuberculosis", as used in this section, includes other chronic diseases within the limitations set forth in subsection (c), unless the context clearly requires …

Sec. 28. The budget of a health center established under this chapter is subject to approval of the county fiscal body in the same manner as the budgets of other county offices and departments. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-6-8 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24. IC 12-30-…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the county health center fund established by this chapter. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-6-7 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.

appointment; term of office; duties; board of visitors Sec. 30. (a) The board of commissioners of a contracting county shall appoint an official visitor to the health center. The term of office of the official visitor is three (3) years. (b) The official visitor, in conjunction w…

treatment Sec. 31. (a) A resident of the county in which the health center is situated who desires treatment and care of tuberculosis or other chronic diseases in the health center may apply in person to the health center or to any physician for examination. If found to be suffer…

ability to pay; prohibition Sec. 32. Discrimination may not be made in accommodation, care, or treatment of any patient at a health center established under this chapter because of race, creed, national origin, or ability to pay. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-6-10 part.] As a…

patient's estate and relatives; reimbursement from public assistance programs Sec. 33. (a) Whenever a patient has been admitted to a health center from the county in which the health center is situated, the administrator shall cause an inquiry to be made as to the financial circu…

tuberculosis or other chronic diseases; application; examination; charges; financial investigation Sec. 34. (a) An individual who: (1) resides in a county where there is no health center; and (2) desires treatment in a health center as provided for in this chapter; may apply for …

Sec. 35. Admission of all health care facility patients and residents in the health center shall be on a voluntary basis. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-6-13 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.

arrangements Sec. 36. Whenever a patient or resident in the health center requires hospitalization, medical care, nursing care, or other care outside the scope of that provided by the health care facility division, hospital division, or any other division of the health center, ar…

Sec. 37. Participation by patients or residents of the division in work of the health center for rehabilitation purposes shall be on a voluntary basis. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-6-13 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.

Sec. 38. Effort shall be made to provide community life and opportunities for activities, under the direction of a physician, that are consistent with the mental and physical well-being of the residents or patients. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-6-13 part.] As added by P.L.2-…

Sec. 39. The amount to be charged for the care and treatment of patients or residents in a health center established under this chapter shall be an amount sufficient to cover the operating cost of the health center. The board of managers shall set the per diem or room and board r…

400,000; consolidation of property and supplies; health centers; divisions Sec. 4. (a) A county described in section 1(a) of this chapter shall consolidate all real property, buildings, equipment, supplies, employees, insurance, and equity of the county home and the hospital and …