(1) For purposes of IC 12-24, the term refers to the administrative head of a state institution appointed under IC 12-24-2-2.

(2) For purposes of IC 12-24-6, IC 12-24-15, and IC 12-24-17, the term includes:

(A) an employee; or

(B) an individual who holds a license to practice medicine under IC 25-22.5;

designated as a deputy or an agent of the individual described in subdivision (1).

(3) For purposes of IC 12-26, the term means the chief administrative officer of a facility and includes the chief administrative officer’s designee.

[1992 Revision Citation: subdivision (1) New; Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subdivision (2) formerly 16-14-1-1(6); 16-14-18.1-1; subdivision (3) formerly 16-14-9.1-1(j); 16-14-9.1-3(b); 16-14-9.1-9(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.