Title 16, HEALTH

Sec. 344. "Superintendent", for purposes of IC 16-36-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-7-2.1-323(3). [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-3-1(b).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.97-2018, SEC.2; P.L.10-2019, SEC.68; P.L.145-2026, SEC.100.

Sec. 344.1. "Supervised practical training", for purposes of IC 16-27.5, means training in a laboratory or other setting in which the trainee demonstrates knowledge while performing tasks on an individual under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical …

Sec. 344.2. "Supervised practicum", for purposes of IC 16-27.5, means training in a health care setting in which a qualified medication aide student demonstrates competency while dispensing and distributing medications and administering treatments under the direct supervision of …

Sec. 344.3. "Supervision", for purposes of IC 16-27.5-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27.5-5-1. As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.18.

Sec. 345. "Supply dealer", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-32-12. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-4-2(h).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 346. "Surgeon", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-10. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7-1(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 346.3. (a) "Target housing", for purposes of lead-based paint activities and IC 16-41-39.8, means housing constructed before January 1, 1978. (b) The term does not include the following: (1) Housing for the elderly or individuals with disabilities that is not occupied by or …

Sec. 348.5. "Telehealth", for purposes of IC 16-34-1 and IC 16-36-1, means a specific method of delivery of services, including medical exams and consultations and behavioral health evaluations and treatment, including those for substance abuse, using technology allowed under IC …

Sec. 348.7. "Telephonic interaction", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-24. As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.30.

Sec. 348.9. "Temporary health care services agency", for purposes of IC 16-52, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-52-1-5. As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.14.

Sec. 349. "Temporary residence", for purposes of IC 16-26, means the premises in which the pregnant woman resides for not more than eleven (11) months that is equipped for sleeping and that is not a hotel, motel, inn, or the pregnant woman's regular residence. [Pre-1993 Recodific…

Sec. 349.5. "Tenant" has the meaning set forth in IC 32-31-3-10. As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.10.

Sec. 35. "Bedding", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-32-5. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-4-2(a).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 35.5. "Best interests", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-3. As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.8.

Sec. 35.8. "Biological product", for purposes of IC 16-42-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-25-1. As added by P.L.96-2014, SEC.1.

Sec. 351. "Terminal condition", for purposes of IC 16-36-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-4-5. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-11-9.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 351.5. "Terminal illness", for purposes of IC 16-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-25-1.1-9. As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.11.

Sec. 351.7. (a) "Time temperature control for safety food", for purposes of IC 16-42-5.3, means a food that requires time or temperature control to safely limit the: (1) growth of pathogenic microorganisms; or (2) formation of toxins. (b) The term includes the following: (1) A fo…

Sec. 352. "Toilet units", for purposes of IC 16-41-23-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-23-2(a). [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-20.5-2.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 352.5. "Total comprehensive care bed days available at comprehensive care health facilities", for purposes of IC 16-29-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-29-7-4. As added by P.L.202-2018, SEC.5.

Sec. 352.7. "Total statewide inpatient days", for purposes of IC 16-29-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-29-7-5. As added by P.L.202-2018, SEC.6.

Sec. 353.5. "Training or educational purposes", for purposes of IC 16-39-7.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-39-7.1-1.5. As added by P.L.179-2003, SEC.1.

Sec. 354. "Transfer station", for purposes of IC 16-42, means a place, a premises, or an establishment where milk or milk products are transferred directly from one (1) transport tank to another. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-23-1 part; 16-6-6-1(m).] As added by P.L.2-…

Sec. 354.5. "Trauma care", for purposes of IC 16-19-3-28, means the assessment, diagnosis, transportation, treatment, or rehabilitation by a health care provider of an acute bodily injury that requires immediate intervention to prevent the loss of life or a serious impairment of …

Sec. 354.6. "Trauma center", for purposes of IC 16-38-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-38-7-5. As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.13.

Sec. 354.8. "Treating physician", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-25. As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.31.

Sec. 354.9. "Trauma data dictionary", for purposes of IC 16-38-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-38-7-6. As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.14.

Sec. 355. "Trimester", for purposes of IC 16-34, means any one (1) of three (3) equal periods of time of normal gestation period of a pregnant woman derived by dividing the period of gestation into three (3) equal parts of three (3) months each and to be designated as the first t…

Sec. 356. "Truck", for purposes of IC 16-42-18, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-18-2. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-13.5(c).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 357. "Tuberculosis", for purposes of IC 16-24, includes other chronic diseases unless the context clearly requires otherwise. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-11-1-4(a)(10) part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 358. "Unfit for human habitation", for purposes of IC 16-41-20, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-20-1. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-25-5.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 359. "Unit", for purposes of IC 16-41-22, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-22-4. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-42-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

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

Sec. 36.2. "Biosimilar", for purposes of IC 16-42-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-25-2. As added by P.L.96-2014, SEC.2.

Sec. 36.5. (a) "Birthing center", for purposes of IC 16-21-2 and IC 16-21-13, 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 adde…

Sec. 36.8. "Blood and blood products in liquid or semiliquid form", for purposes of IC 16-41-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-16-1.5. As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.1.

Sec. 36.9. "Blood", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-2.5. As added by P.L.213-2013, SEC.1.

Sec. 360. "Universal precautions", for purposes of IC 16-41-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-11-3. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-7-3.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 361. "Unnecessary radiation", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-14. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-3(c).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 361.5. (a) "Unreimbursed costs", for purposes of IC 16-21-6 and IC 16-21-9, means the costs a hospital incurs for providing services after subtracting payments received from any source for such services, including the following: (1) Third party insurance payments. (2) Medica…

Sec. 362.1. "Urgent care facility", for purposes of IC 16-24.5-1 and IC 16-31, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-24.5-1-1. As added by P.L.50-2020, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.210-2025, SEC.3.

Sec. 363. "Vector", for purposes of IC 16-41-33, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-33-2. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7.3-1(a).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 363.3. "Vending machine", for purposes of IC 16-42-5-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-5-32(c). As added by P.L.46-2017, SEC.3.

Sec. 365. "Viability", for purposes of IC 16-34, means the ability of a fetus to live outside the mother's womb. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 35-1-58.5-1(e).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 366. "Vital statistics" includes the following: (1) Factual data concerning births, deaths, and stillbirths and relevant personal, medical, and social data. (2) The registration, preparation, transcription, collection, compilation, and preservation of that data. [Pre-1993 Re…

Sec. 367. "Volunteer fire department", for purposes of IC 16-31-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-31-3-6(a). [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-12(d) part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1999, SEC.43.