Ind. Code ch. 16-52-1

in effect

Ind. Code § 16-52-1-1 "Director"

Sec. 1. As used in this article, "director" refers to the director of the division of consumer protection appointed under IC 4-6-9-2. As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 16-52-1-2 "Division"

Sec. 2. As used in this article, "division" refers to the division of consumer protection created by IC 4-6-9-1. As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 16-52-1-3 "Health care facility"

Sec. 3. As used in this article, "health care facility" includes the following: (1) A housing with services establishment (as defined in IC 12-10-15-3). (2) A private mental health institution licensed under IC 12-25. (3) An ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21-2. (4) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2. (5) A hospice program licensed under IC 16-25-3. (6) A home health agency licensed under IC 16-27-1. (7) A health facility licensed under IC 16-28-2 or IC 16-28-3. (8) A child caring institution or group home licensed under IC 31-27. As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 16-52-1-4 "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 16-27.5-4. (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. Amended by P.L.143-2025, SEC.34.

Ind. Code § 16-52-1-5 "Temporary health care services agency"

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this article, "temporary health care services agency" means a person engaged for hire in the business of providing or procuring temporary employment in health care facilities for health care personnel. (b) The term does not include an individual who only engages on the individual's own behalf to provide services on a temporary basis to health care facilities. As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.18.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/16Fetched: 10/17/2026