Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "abandoned" means:
(1) voluntarily surrendered, relinquished, or disclaimed by the health care provider or regulated professional, with no intention of reclaiming or regaining possession; or
(2) recklessly or negligently treated, such that an unauthorized person could obtain access or possession.
As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.76-2017, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Chapter 14. Health Records and Identifying Information Protection
4-6-14-2. "Health Care Provider"
4-6-14-3. "Personal Information"
4-6-14-4. "Regulated Professional"
4-6-14-5. Attorney General's Powers
4-6-14-6. Determination of Abandonment
4-6-14-8. Length of Time Health Records Must Be Maintained; Destruction of Records
4-6-14-9. Length of Time Personal Information Records Must Be Maintained; Destruction of Records
4-6-14-10. Health Records and Personal Identifying Information Protection Trust Fund
4-6-14-10.5. Abandoned Health Records; Action to Recover Costs