Indiana Code
Chapter 7.5. Communicable Disease: Syringe Exchange Program
16-41-7.5-6. Duties

Sec. 6. A qualified entity that operates a program under this chapter must do the following:
(1) Annually register the program in a manner prescribed by the state department with the:
(A) state department; and
(B) local health department in the county or municipality where services will be provided by the qualified entity if the qualified entity is not the local health department.
(2) Have one (1) of the following licensed in Indiana provide oversight to the qualified entity's programs:
(A) A physician.
(B) A registered nurse.
(C) A physician assistant.
(3) Store and dispose of all syringes and needles collected in a safe and legal manner.
(4) Provide education and training on drug overdose response and treatment, including the administration of an overdose intervention drug.
(5) Provide drug addiction treatment information and referrals to drug treatment programs, including programs in the local area and programs that offer medication assisted treatment that includes a federal Food and Drug Administration approved long acting, nonaddictive medication for the treatment of opioid or alcohol dependence.
(6) Provide syringe and needle distribution and collection without collecting or recording personally identifiable information.
(7) Operate in a manner consistent with public health and safety.
(8) Ensure the program is medically appropriate and part of a comprehensive public health response.
(9) Keep sufficient quantities of an overdose intervention drug (as defined in IC 16-18-2-263.9) in stock and to administer in accordance with IC 16-42-27.
(10) Provide testing for communicable diseases, and if an individual tests positive for a communicable disease, provide health care services or a referral to a health care provider for the services.
(11) Establish a referral process for program participants in need of:
(A) information or education concerning communicable diseases; or
(B) health care.
As added by P.L.208-2015, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.198-2017, SEC.3; P.L.112-2020, SEC.26.