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IC 16-28-6
Chapter 6. Emergency Relocations of Patients
IC 16-28-6-1
Relocation orders
Sec. 1. In an emergency, the director may, with the approval of the
commissioner, order the relocation of a patient from a health facility
under IC 4-21.5-4.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
IC 16-28-6-2
Relocation rules
Sec. 2. The council shall adopt rules governing the emergency
relocation of patients that provide for the following:
(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) Protections designed to ensure the welfare and desires of the
patient.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
