(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.