IC 16-28-5-1: Classification of rules

Sec. 1. The executive board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to classify each rule adopted by the executive board to govern a health facility under this article into one (1) of the following categories:

(1) An offense, which presents a substantial probability that death or a life-threatening condition will result.

(2) A deficiency, which presents an immediate or a direct, serious adverse effect on the health, safety, security, rights, or welfare of a patient.

(3) A noncompliance, which presents an indirect threat to the health, safety, security, rights, or welfare of a patient.

(4) A nonconformance, which is any other classified breach not covered by subdivision (1), (2), or (3).