Indiana Administrative Code
Title 210 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Article 8 - JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES
Rule 8 - Medical
Section 8-22 - Informed consent

Universal Citation: 210 IN Admin Code 8-22

Current through September 18, 2024

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.

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