760 IAC 1-60-1.1 Definitions

Sec. 1.1. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this rule: (1) "Advanced trauma procedures" include the following: (A) Tracheostomy. (B) Cranial burr holes. (C) Resuscitative thoracotomy. (D) Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta. (E) Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. (F) Lateral canthotomy. (2) "Locum tenens" means a health care provider who: (A) is an independent contractor; and (B) provides services on a temporary assignment with an unrelated entity when: (i) the unrelated entity's employed health care provider or providers are away or unavailable; or (ii) additional staffing is required by the unrelated entity. (3) "Major surgery" means a physician who performs or assists in the performance of any medical procedures requiring the use of: (A) moderate sedation/analgesia; (B) deep sedation/analgesia; (C) regional anesthesia; or (D) general anesthesia. For the purposes of emergency medicine, the term means a physician who performs advanced trauma procedures. (4) "Minor surgery" means a physician who performs or assists in the performance of any medical procedures requiring the use of: (A) local anesthesia; (B) superficial nerve blocks; or (C) minimal sedation/anxiolysis. For the purposes of emergency medicine, the term means a physician who performs stabilizing procedures. (5) "No surgery" means a physician who neither performs nor assists in the performance of major surgery or minor surgery. (6) "PCF" means the Indiana patient's compensation fund. (7) "Retired physician" means a physician who has ceased practicing for compensation, but retains an active Indiana license. For purposes of this rule, a physician who volunteers for any amount of time without prescriptive authority is considered a retired physician. (8) "Stabilizing procedures" include the following: (A) Tube thoracostomy. (B) Laceration repair. (C) Arthrocentesis. (D) Joint reduction. (E) Cricothyroidotomy. (9) "Surgery (not otherwise classified)" means a physician who: (A) performs; or (B) assists in the performance of; major surgery or minor surgery. (b) Any term not defined in this rule has the meaning set forth in 844 IAC 5-5.