Title 16, TITLE 16. HEALTH

Sec. 13. This chapter may not be construed to preclude the governor from taking any action within the governor's authority. As added by P.L.208-2015, SEC.9. IC 16-41-7.5-14 Expiration of chapter Sec. 14. This chapter expires July 1, 2026. As added by P.L.208-2015, SEC.9. Amended …

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "program" means a syringe exchange program operated under this chapter. As added by P.L.208-2015, SEC.9.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "qualified entity" means any of the following: (1) A local health department. (2) A municipality (as defined by IC 36-1-2-11) that operates a program within the boundaries of the municipality. (3) A nonprofit organization that operates a program a…

Sec. 4. (a) A qualified entity may operate a program only in a county or municipality where: (1) a public health emergency has been declared; or (2) a program has been approved; under section 5 of this chapter. However, a qualified entity may not operate a program outside of the …

Sec. 6. A qualified entity that operates a program under this chapter must do the following: (1) Annually register the program in a manner prescribed by the state department with the: (A) state department; and (B) local health department in the county or municipality where servic…

Sec. 7. (a) The following may terminate the approval of a qualified entity: (1) The legislative body of the municipality, the executive body of the county, or the local health department that approved the qualified entity. (2) The state health commissioner, if the state health co…

Sec. 8. A state agency may not provide funds to a qualified entity to purchase or otherwise acquire hypodermic syringes or needles for a program under this chapter. As added by P.L.208-2015, SEC.9.

or probable cause Sec. 9. (a) A law enforcement officer may not stop, search, or seize an individual based on the fact the individual has attended a program under this chapter. (b) The fact an individual has attended a program under this chapter may not be the basis, in whole or …

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the department of homeland security established by IC 10-19-2-1. As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.36. Amended by P.L.97-2004, SEC.65; P.L.22-2005, SEC.28; P.L.101-2006, SEC.27.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the emergency medical services fund established by section 3 of this chapter. As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.36.

Sec. 3. (a) The emergency medical services fund is established to defray the personal services expense, other operating expense, and capital outlay of the: (1) commission; and (2) employees of the department. (b) The fund includes money collected under IC 16-31-2, IC 16-31-3, and…

Sec. 4. (a) The department shall administer the fund. (b) The department shall deposit money collected under IC 16-31-2, IC 16-31-3, and IC 16-31-3.5 in the fund at least monthly. (c) Expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund. As added by P.L.205-200…

Sec. 5. The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund that is not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.36.

Sec. 6. Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.36.

Sec. 1. (a) The state department shall identify current, evidence based, written information that concerns the prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome and any other condition diagnosed prenatally that meets all the following criteria: (1) The information is designed for use by an exp…

Sec. 2. The state department shall do the following: (1) Approve the information identified under section 1 of this chapter for use by: (A) health care facilities and health care providers that furnish prenatal care or genetic counseling to expectant parents who receive a prenata…

Sec. 3. When a positive result from a test for Down syndrome or any other condition diagnosed prenatally is received, a health care facility or health care provider shall provide to the expectant parent or the parent of the child diagnosed with Down syndrome or any other conditio…

Sec. 1. For purposes of this chapter, "commission" refers to the commission on health care interpreters and translators established by section 4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.61-2004, SEC.4.

Sec. 2. For purposes of this chapter, "health care interpreter" means a professional interpreter who works primarily in the field of health care facilitating the oral communication among a: (1) provider; (2) patient; and (3) patient's family. As added by P.L.61-2004, SEC.4.…

Sec. 3. For purposes of this chapter, "health care translator" means a professional translator who: (1) works primarily in the field of health care; and (2) specializes in the translation of written medical documents from one (1) language into another. As added by P.L.61-2004, SE…

Sec. 4. The commission on health care interpreters and translators is established. The state department shall provide staff for the commission. As added by P.L.61-2004, SEC.4.

Sec. 5. (a) The commission consists of the following fifteen (15) members: (1) One (1) member representing the state department. (2) One (1) member representing local health departments. (3) One (1) member representing the medical profession. (4) One (1) member representing posts…

Sec. 6. The commission shall do the following: (1) Write bylaws concerning the operation of the commission. (2) Define the terms "health care interpreter" and "health care translator". (3) Review and determine the proper level of regulation or oversight that Indiana should have o…

Sec. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the commission shall issue a temporary license or certificate to an individual to allow the individual to provide emergency medical services if the individual satisfies the following conditions: (1) The individual appli…

Sec. 2. The commission shall post the following on the department of homeland security's Internet web site: (1) The application for a temporary license or certification described in section 1 of this chapter. (2) A list of the names of individuals who have been granted a temporar…

Sec. 3. This chapter expires at the conclusion of the federal public health emergency concerning COVID-19 that was renewed on October 15, 2021, or any subsequent renewal of the declared federal public health emergency concerning COVID-19. As added by P.L.69-2022, SEC.1.

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to the following: (1) Health facilities that are licensed under IC 16-28 as comprehensive care facilities. (2) Employees of health facilities described in subdivision (1) who have direct contact with a patient or resident of the health facility. …

Sec. 2. (a) Subject to obtaining an employee's consent, a health facility shall annually administer or make available to be administered immunizations against the influenza virus to the employee of the health facility. (b) A health facility shall conduct the immunizations require…

Sec. 3. A health facility shall annually administer or make available to be administered the immunizations required under this chapter to each employee of the health facility who is employed by the health facility during the period beginning October 1 and ending February 1 of the…

Sec. 4. A health facility is not required to provide or make available to the health facility's employees annual immunizations against the influenza virus if the department determines that the necessary vaccine is not in adequate supply. As added by P.L.29-2009, SEC.2.

Sec. 5. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a health facility shall not require an employee to receive an immunization under this chapter if: (1) the health facility: (A) has written documentation from the employee's physician or other health care provider indica…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "grant program" refers to the prevention and addressing of health issues and challenges grant program established by section 3 of this chapter. As added by P.L.110-2021, SEC.4.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, employer, employer association, nonprofit organization, for-profit organization, unit (as defined in IC 36-1-2-23), school corporation, charter school, accredited nonpublic school, research institution, health insuran…

Sec. 3. The prevention and addressing of health issues and challenges grant program is established to provide grants to eligible entities across the state. The state department shall administer the program. As added by P.L.110-2021, SEC.4.

Sec. 4. (a) The prevention and addressing of health issues and challenges grant fund is established for the purpose of distributing money for the grant program. The fund shall be administered by the state department. (b) The fund consists of: (1) money appropriated for the progra…

Sec. 5. (a) A person seeking a grant under this chapter must submit a proposal to the state department. (b) A proposal for a grant under this chapter must include the following: (1) Proposed measurable and specific improvement in one (1) or more critical health metrics within a d…

Sec. 6. The state department shall award grants under this chapter primarily for the purpose of increasing health outcomes by, and preventing or reducing the prevalence of, the following: (1) Training concerning mental health. (2) Tobacco or nicotine use and the pulmonary and car…

Sec. 7. (a) The state department shall determine whether to award a grant under this chapter. (b) Subject to subsection (c), if the state department approves a proposal: (1) the initial grant amount awarded shall not exceed eighty-five percent (85%); or (2) if the proposal approv…

Sec. 8. The management performance hub established by IC 4-3-26-8 shall develop and publish on an Internet web site a web page that tracks Indiana's metrics on the most significant areas of health and behavioral health impacting Indiana residents, as identified by the state depar…

Sec. 9. The state department may adopt necessary rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. As added by P.L.110-2021, SEC.4.

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a local health department that is approved to receive additional funding as set forth in IC 16-46-10-2.2. As added by P.L.164-2023, SEC.51.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, employer, employer association, nonprofit organization, for-profit organization, institution of higher education, health insurance plan, health ministry, or any combination of these. As added by P.L.164-2023, SEC.51.

Sec. 3. A local health department may: (1) contract with; or (2) establish a grant; for the purpose of providing core public health services by a person to Indiana residents. A local health department that receives additional funding under IC 16-46-10-2.2 that establishes a core …

Sec. 4. (a) A person seeking a grant or contract under this chapter must submit a proposal to a local health department in the manner prescribed by the local health department. (b) A proposal for a contract or grant under this chapter must include proposed measurable and specific…

Sec. 5. A local health department shall award a contract or grant under this chapter primarily for the purpose of improving health outcomes and preventing or reducing the prevalence of the health issues related to core public health services. In awarding the contracts or grants, …

Sec. 7. Before a local health department may hire or enter into a contract for the provision or administration of core public health services, the local health department shall post the position or contract to the public for at least thirty (30) days. As added by P.L.164-2023, SE…

educating the public Sec. 1. The state department may work with a national lupus organization in educating the public about the following concerning lupus: (1) The symptoms and nature of lupus. (2) Personal risk factors. (3) Options for diagnosing and treating lupus. (4) Populati…

education initiatives; distribution of health information on state department web site Sec. 2. (a) The state department may promote a national lupus organization's initiatives to educate and train physicians, other health care providers, and human services providers on the most c…

Sec. 3. The state department may participate in identifying the appropriate partners to aid in the education components of this chapter, including the following: (1) Local health departments. (2) Schools. (3) Division of aging. (4) Area agencies on aging. (5) Employer wellness pr…

education programs; seeking federal waivers Sec. 4. The state department may accept grants, services, and property from the federal government, public entities, and private entities for the purpose of participating in national education programs. The state department may seek any…