IC 16-27.5-1-1: Registry; hearings; state department authority to collect information

Sec. 1. (a) In accordance with 42 CFR 483.156, the state department shall establish and maintain a registry of each individual who is:

(1) certified as a:

(A) qualified medication aide under IC 16-27.5-4; or

(B) certified nurse aide under IC 16-27.5-3; or

(2) registered as a home health aide under IC 16-27.5-5 and rules adopted under IC 16-27-1-7.

(b) The commission may conduct hearings for violations of this article under IC 4-21.5.

(c) The state department's authority under this section includes the ability to collect information from individuals certified as a qualified medication aide or certified nurse aide, as specified under IC 25-1-2-10.