Sec. 15. (a) This chapter may not be construed to interfere with the rights of a health care representative appointed under IC 16-36-1 or a health care representative appointed under IC 16-36-7.

     (b) This chapter may not be construed to create a private right of action against a hospital, a hospital employee, or an individual with whom a hospital has a contractual relationship.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-21-12-15

  • health care representative: means an individual:

    Indiana Code 16-21-12-4

  • lay caregiver: means an individual who:

    Indiana Code 16-21-12-5

     (c) No cause of action of any type arises against a hospital, a hospital employee, a staff member, or an individual with whom a hospital has a contractual relationship based upon an act or omission of a lay caregiver.

As added by P.L.137-2015, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.50-2021, SEC.34.