KRS 196.165: Purchase of liability insurance for department's health care professionals.

(1) The commissioner of the Department of Corrections may, with the approval of the

Finance and Administration Cabinet, purchase liability insurance for the protection

of health care professionals employed by or serving the department to protect them

from liability for acts, omissions, and claims of medical and professional

malpractice arising in the course and scope of their employment or service to the

department.

(2) The commissioner may purchase the type and amount of liability coverage deemed

appropriate to best serve the department's interest.