Indiana Code Title 16. Health § 16-24-2-7

(1) Equip the hospital for the care and treatment of patients and for the use of the officers and employees and to purchase, directly or if the county has a purchasing agent, through the county purchasing agent, all necessary supplies and equipment.  The superintendent shall determine the quality needed or the practicability of the articles requisitioned.

(2) The following:

(3) The following:

(4) Keep accurate accounts and records of the business and operations of the hospital and include the accounts and records in an annual report for the board of managers, who shall incorporate the accounts and records in the board's report to the county executive.

(5) Admit the following persons to the hospital in the order of application:

(6) Keep records of the admission, physical condition, and treatment of each patient, including name, age, sex, color, marital condition, residence, occupation, and place of last employment.

(7) The following:

(8) Discharge and report to the board of managers concerning a patient who meets any of the following conditions:

(9) Hold clinics in all counties affiliated with the hospital, which must be arranged for and under the supervision of the official visitor of the contracting county.

(10) Receive and administer all gifts, bequests, and devises on behalf of the hospital.  A gift of money shall, after the payment of all taxes, fees, costs, and other expenses, be deposited in the depository of the hospital designated by the county executive and shall be managed by the board of managers for the best interest of the hospital, according to the donor's conditions.