Sec. 5. (a) A home health agency, when acting in good faith, is immune from civil liability for:
(1) conducting employee drug testing in compliance with this chapter; or
(2) taking an employee disciplinary action or discharging an employee in compliance with this chapter as a result of the employee drug testing.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to actions that constitute gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
As added by P.L.224-2017, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 27. Home Health Agencies
Chapter 2.5. Drug Testing of Employees
16-27-2.5-1. Drug Testing of Job Applicants; Use as Basis for Refusal to Hire; Contact With Patients
16-27-2.5-3. Positive Drug Test; Valid Prescription Exemption; Verification; Discharge
16-27-2.5-5. Immunity From Civil Liability; Gross Negligence or Willful or Wanton Misconduct