Sec. 10. (a) A facility, its employees, and contractors are immune from civil liability for an injury or harm caused by or resulting from:
(1) the exposure of a contagious disease or other harmful agent that is specified during a disaster emergency declared under IC 10-14-3-12; or
(2) acts or omissions by visitors who are present in the facility;
as a result of the implementation of the protocols under this chapter.
(b) The immunity described in subsection (a) does not apply to any act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
As added by P.L.142-2021, SEC.5.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 6.5. Essential Family Caregiver Program
16-28-6.5-1. "Facility" Defined
16-28-6.5-2. Adoption of Standards and Guidelines on the Essential Family Caregiver Program
16-28-6.5-4. Requirements for Designation
16-28-6.5-5. Resident Agreement of Designation
16-28-6.5-6. Requirements of Facility; Reasonable Visitation Times; Copy of Plan
16-28-6.5-7. Restrictions of Established Plan of Visitation
16-28-6.5-8. Facility Notification of Noncompliance; Enforcement Action by State Department