SOURCE: IC 16-18-2-150; (05)CC022401.1. -->
SECTION 1. IC 16-18-2-150 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 150. (a) "Governing
body", for purposes of IC 16-22-7, has the meaning set forth in
IC 16-22-7-2.
(b) "Governing body", for purposes of IC 16-27-0.5, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-27-0.5-0.5.
(b) (c) "Governing body", for purposes of IC 16-41-22, has the
meaning set forth in IC 16-41-22-3.
SOURCE: IC 16-27-0.5-0.5; (05)CC022401.2. -->
SECTION 2. IC 16-27-0.5-0.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter,
"governing body" means the board of trustees, governing board,
board of directors, or other body responsible for governing a home
health agency or a hospice.
SOURCE: IC 16-27-0.5-1; (05)CC022401.3. -->
SECTION 3. IC 16-27-0.5-1 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 1. (a) The home health
care services and hospice services council is established.
(b) The council consists of sixteen (16) members as follows:
(1) One (1) licensed physician experienced in home health care.
(2) One (1) licensed physician with certification in hospice and
palliative medicine.
(3) Four (4) individuals as follows:
(A) One (1) individual engaged in the administration of a
nonhospital based home health agency.
(B) One (1) individual engaged in the administration of a hospital
based home health agency.
(C) One (1) individual engaged in the administration of:
(i) a nonhospital based hospice; or
(ii) a hospice licensed under IC 16-25-3 that provides
in-patient care.
(D) One (1) individual engaged in the administration of a
hospital based hospice.
(4) One (1) registered nurse who is licensed under IC 25-23 and
experienced in home health care.
(5) One (1) registered nurse who is licensed under IC 25-23 with
certification in hospice and palliative medicine.
(6) One (1):
(A) physical therapist licensed under IC 25-27;
(B) occupational therapist certified under IC 25-23.5; or
(C) speech-language pathologist licensed under IC 25-35.6;
experienced in home health care.
(7) One (1) citizen having knowledge of or experience in hospice
care.
(8) One (1) citizen having knowledge of or experience in home
health agency care.
(9) One (1) registered pharmacist who is licensed under IC 25-26
with experience in hospice and palliative medicine.
(10) One (1) respiratory care practitioner who is licensed under
IC 25-34.5 and experienced in home care.
(11) One (1) individual who is a bereavement counselor with
experience in hospice care.
(12) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee.
(13) The secretary of family and social services or the secretary's
designee.
(c) The governor shall appoint the members of the council designated
by subsection (b)(1) through (b)(11).
(d) Except for the members of the council designated by subsection
(b)(12) through (b)(13), all appointments are for four (4) years. If a
vacancy occurs, the appointee serves for the remainder of the unexpired
term. A vacancy shall be filled from the same group that was
represented by the outgoing member.
(e) Except for the members of the council designated by subsection
(b)(3), a member of the council may not:
(1) have
a pecuniary an ownership interest in the operation of; or
provide professional services through employment or under
contract to
(2) serve as a voting member on the governing body of;
a home health agency licensed under this article or a hospice licensed
under IC 16-25.
(Reference is to ESB 224 as printed April 1, 2005.)
Conference Committee Report
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Engrossed Senate Bill 224
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