210 Ind. Admin. Code 8-8-22

Current through September 4, 2024

Section 210 IAC 8-8-22 - Informed consent

Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2

Affected: IC 31-31-8

Sec. 22.

(a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that all informed consent standards in the jurisdiction are observed and documented.

(b) The informed consent of parent, guardian, or legal custodian is obtained where required by law.

(c) The juvenile and parent, guardian, or legal custodian are informed about health care in a language that is easily understood.

(d) When health care is rendered against the juvenile's will, it is only in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.

(e) Staff shall document the juvenile's or parent's consent or refusal with respect to health care treatment in the juvenile's medical records.

210 IAC 8-8-22

Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-8-22; filed 9/16/2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR-210220072FRA