Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, “hospital” has the meaning set forth in IC 16-18-2-179(b).

     (b) The term does not include a state institution or a private psychiatric institution.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-17.7(a)(2).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-1993, SEC.98.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-15-18-2

  • private psychiatric institution: means an acute care inpatient facility licensed under IC 12-25, for the treatment of individuals with mental illness. See Indiana Code 12-15-18-3