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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 19. (a) A provider shall immediately notify the parent or legal guardian of a child in the care of the provider concerning any of the following that occur during the hours that the child is in the care of the provider:
(1) A:
(A) bodily injury (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-29); or
(B) serious bodily injury (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-292);
of the child that requires the attention of a physician, dentist, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, paramedic, or emergency medical technician.
(2) The death of the child.
(b) A provider shall:
(1) not more than twenty-four (24) hours after the occurrence of an incident described in subsection (a)(1); and
(2) immediately after the occurrence of an incident described in subsection (a)(2);
notify the division of the occurrence of the incident.
(c) Information that:
(1) is obtained under subsection (b);
(2) concerns a bodily injury or serious bodily injury described in subsection (a)(1); and
(3) could be used to identify an individual child;
is confidential.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 12. Human Services § 12-17.2-3.5-19 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-12-human-services/in-code-sect-12-17-2-3-5-19/
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