The state department shall adopt rules governing the emergency relocation of patients that provide for the following:

1. (1) Notice to the patient, the patient's next of kin, guardian, and physician of the emergency transfer and the reasons for the relocation.

2. (2) Protections designed to ensure the welfare and desires of the patient.

   [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-18 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.156-2011, SEC.26; P.L.197-2011, SEC.68.