Note: This version of section effective until 9-15-2022. See also following version of this section, effective 9-15-2022.

1. (1) Rules pertaining to the operation and management of hospitals, ambulatory outpatient surgical centers, abortion clinics, and birthing centers.
2. (2) Rules establishing standards for equipment, facilities, and staffing required for efficient and quality care of patients.

3. (b) Notwithstanding 410 IAC 15-1.7-1 and 410 IAC 15-2.7-1, the following apply to a publication that is referred to in 410 IAC 15:

   1. (1) The Guidelines for Construction and Equipment of Hospital and Medical Facilities refers to the following:

      1. (A) The 2018 edition or most recent publication of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals.
      2. (B) The 2018 edition or most recent publication of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities.
   2. (2) The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101, Life Safety Code Handbook publication refers to the 2018 edition or most recent publication.
   3. (3) The National Fire Protection Association 99, Health Care Facilities publication refers to the 2018 edition or most recent publication.

   4. (4) A publication incorporated by reference is not effective until one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of publication.

      The executive board shall amend 410 IAC 15-1.7-1 and 410 IAC 15-2.7-1 to reflect the requirements in this subsection. This subsection expires July 1, 2021.

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

Sec. 7. (a) 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:

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.