20080827-IR-410070489FRA Adds 410 IAC 15.1 to establish registration and registration renewal procedures for out-of-state mobile health care entities. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher.

TITLE 410 INDIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Final Rule

LSA Document #07-489(F)

DIGEST

Adds 410 IAC 15.1 to establish registration and registration renewal procedures for out-of-state mobile health care entities. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher.

410 IAC 15.1

SECTION 1. 410 IAC 15.1 IS ADDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

ARTICLE 15.1. MOBILE HEALTH CARE ENTITY

Rule 1. Mobile Health Care Entity Registration

410 IAC 15.1-1-1 "Department" defined

Authority: IC 16-41-42.1-10

Affected: IC 16-41-42.1

Sec. 1. As used in this article, "department" means the Indiana state department of health.

(Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 15.1-1-1; filed Jul 31, 2008, 4:16 p.m.: 20080827-IR-410070489FRA)

410 IAC 15.1-1-2 "Health care entity" defined

Authority: IC 16-41-42.1-10

Affected: IC 16-41-42.1

Sec. 2. As used in this article, "health care entity" means an entity that:

(1) is registered or licensed as a health care entity under the laws of:

(A) another state;

(B) a foreign country; or

(C) a province of a foreign country; and

(2) provides health care services, including the performance of health care tests, in a mobile facility or temporary location for a short period of time.

(Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 15.1-1-2; filed Jul 31, 2008, 4:16 p.m.: 20080827-IR-410070489FRA)

410 IAC 15.1-1-3 Provision of services by health care entity

Authority: IC 16-41-42.1-10

Affected: IC 16-41-42.1

Sec. 3. A health care entity may not provide services in Indiana until the health care entity is registered with the department.

(Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 15.1-1-3; filed Jul 31, 2008, 4:16 p.m.: 20080827-IR-410070489FRA)

410 IAC 15.1-1-4 Registration

Authority: IC 16-41-42.1-10

Affected: IC 16-41-42.1

Sec. 4. (a) To register, a health care entity shall submit a completed application to the department.

(b) A health care entity must disclose the following information on the department prescribed application:

(1) The types of health care services that the health care entity will provide in Indiana.

(2) The names of any employees, who are currently in good standing, licensed, certified, or registered in a health care profession in:

(A) Indiana; or

(B) any other state;

and a copy of the employee's license, certification, or registration.

(3) Any health care services that are to be provided under a contract between the health care entity and a person that is licensed, certified, or registered in Indiana to provide health care services.

(4) The types of:

(A) health care services;

(B) health care tests; and

(C) equipment;

that the health care entity will perform or use.

(5) The manner in which test results and recommendations for health care based on the results are disclosed to the patient.

(6) The:

(A) health care entity's:

(i) name;

(ii) address; and

(iii) telephone number; and

(B) name of any company that is affiliated with the health care entity.

(7) The name and address of the:

(A) state agency;

(B) foreign country agency; or

(C) province agency of a foreign country agency;

where the health care entity is registered or licensed.

(c) A health care entity that submits a completed application and meets the requirements of IC 16-41-42 [IC 16-41-42 was repealed by P.L.3-2008, SECTION 269, effective March 13, 2008. See IC 16-41-42.1.] and this rule will be issued a certificate of registration.

(Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 15.1-1-4; filed Jul 31, 2008, 4:16 p.m.: 20080827-IR-410070489FRA)

410 IAC 15.1-1-5 Certificate of registration

Authority: IC 16-41-42.1-10

Affected: IC 16-41-42.1

Sec. 5. (a) A registered health care entity shall display the entity's certificate of registration in a conspicuous place in sight of a consumer of the health care entity.

(b) The certificate of registration expires one (1) calendar year after its issuance.

(Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 15.1-1-5; filed Jul 31, 2008, 4:16 p.m.: 20080827-IR-410070489FRA)

410 IAC 15.1-1-6 Renewal of registration

Authority: IC 16-41-42.1-10

Affected: IC 16-41-42.1

Sec. 6. (a) A registered health care entity shall submit a department prescribed application for renewal of its registration.

(b) A health care entity may not provide services if their registration is expired.

(Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 15.1-1-6; filed Jul 31, 2008, 4:16 p.m.: 20080827-IR-410070489FRA)

410 IAC 15.1-1-7 Compliance with laws

Authority: IC 16-41-42.1-10

Affected: IC 16; IC 25

Sec. 7. Registration of a health care entity under this rule does not exempt a health care:

(1) professional from the:

(A) licensure;

(B) certification; and

(C) registration;

requirements of IC 25; or

(2) service from applicable requirements of IC 16 or IC 25.

(Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 15.1-1-7; filed Jul 31, 2008, 4:16 p.m.: 20080827-IR-410070489FRA)

LSA Document #07-489(F)

Notice of Intent: 20070815-IR-410070489NIA

Proposed Rule: 20080507-IR-410070489PRA

Hearing Held: June 19, 2008

Approved by Attorney General: July 25, 2008

Approved by Governor: July 31, 2008

Filed with Publisher: July 31, 2008, 4:16 p.m.

Documents Incorporated by Reference: None Received by Publisher

Small Business Regulatory Coordinator: Terry Whitson, Indiana State Department of Health, 2 North Meridian Street, 5A, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, [phone], [e-mail]

Posted: 08/27/2008 by Legislative Services Agency

DIN: 20080827-IR-410070489FRA

Composed: Nov 01,2016 12:28:23AM EDT

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