412 Ind. Admin. Code 2-1-11

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 412 IAC 2-1-11 - Disciplinary action

Authority: IC 16-28-1-11

Affected: IC 16-28

Sec. 11.

(a) All incidents in a health facility of alleged abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, or conduct outside the QMA scope of practice shall be reported to the Indiana state department of health. The Indiana state department of health will investigate the incident.

(b) The Indiana state department of health may revoke the certification of a QMA following appropriate investigation.

(c) Acts that may result in the revocation of QMA certification include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Stealing, diverting, or otherwise misusing medications.

(2) Fraudulently procuring or attempting to procure a certification.

(3) Neglecting to administer appropriate medications as prescribed.

(4) Performing duties outside the QMA scope of practice.

(d) A finding on the CNA registry results in automatic revocation of the QMA certification.

412 IAC 2-1-11

Indiana Health Facilities Council; 412 IAC 2-1-11; filed Jan 24, 2003, 8:26 a.m.: 26 IR 1939; readopted filed Sep 25, 2008, 10:30 a.m.: 20081008-IR-412080323RFA