The executive board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to protect the health, safety, rights, and welfare of patients, including the following:

1. (1) Rules pertaining to the operation and management of hospitals, ambulatory outpatient surgical centers, and birthing centers.

2. (2) Rules establishing standards for equipment, facilities, and staffing required for efficient and quality care of patients.

   [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-10.3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.96-2005, SEC.4; P.L.141-2014, SEC.4; P.L.117-2019, SEC.1; P.L.246-2019, SEC.6; P.L.264-2019, SEC.4; P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.7.