Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "disaster relief organization" means an entity that provides emergency or disaster relief services that include health or veterinary services provided by volunteer health practitioners and:
(1) is designated or recognized as a provider of the services under a disaster response and recovery plan adopted by an agency of the federal government or the department of homeland security; or
(2) regularly plans and conducts the entity's activities in coordination with an agency of the federal government or the department of homeland security.
As added by P.L.134-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2009, SEC.93.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 14. Emergency Management
Chapter 3.5. Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act
10-14-3.5-0.5. "Department of Homeland Security"
10-14-3.5-1. "Disaster Relief Organization"
10-14-3.5-3. "Emergency Declaration"
10-14-3.5-4. "Emergency Management Assistance Compact"
10-14-3.5-6. "Health Facility"
10-14-3.5-7. "Health Practitioner"
10-14-3.5-8. "Health Services"
10-14-3.5-12. "Scope of Practice"
10-14-3.5-14. "Veterinary Services"
10-14-3.5-15. "Volunteer Health Practitioner"
10-14-3.5-20. Health Facility Credentialing and Privileging Not Affected
10-14-3.5-22. No Limitation on Rights, Privileges, or Immunities; Emergency Forces
10-14-3.5-23. Adoption of Rules for Implementation; Reasonably Compatible With Other States
10-14-3.5-24. Consideration of Uniformity in Application and Construction