Sec. 2.5. (a) This section applies only to an individual required to make a report under this article in the individual's capacity as a member of the staff of a hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2.
(b) If an individual is required to make a report under this article in the individual's capacity as a member of the staff of a hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2, the individual shall immediately notify the individual in charge of the hospital or the designated agent of the individual in charge of the hospital.
(c) An individual notified under subsection (b) shall immediately report or cause a report to be made to:
(1) the department; or
(2) the local law enforcement agency.
As added by P.L.183-2017, SEC.33.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 33. Juvenile Law: Reporting and Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 5. Duty to Report Child Abuse or Neglect
31-33-5-1. Duty to Make Report
31-33-5-2. Report; Notification of Individual in Charge of Institution, School, Facility, or Agency
31-33-5-2.5. Notification of Individual in Charge of Hospital; Report
31-33-5-3. Effect of Compliance on Individual's Own Duty to Report
31-33-5-5. Prohibition on Policy That Restricts or Delays an Individual's Duty to Report