Indiana § 16-52-1-4 - "Health care personnel"

Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 16-52-1-4 — "Health care personnel", with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 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.

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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