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Welcome to the homepage for the Indiana State Department of Health Home Health Agency Licensing and Certification Program. The Indiana State Department of Health licenses agencies that provide:
- nursing services;
- physical therapy;
- occupational therapy;
- speech therapy;
- medical social worker;
- home health aide;
- other therapeutic services
to the patient at the patient’s temporary or permanent residence. The Indiana State Department of Health inspects state licensed home health agencies for quality of care to citizens of Indiana and to ensure compliance with state law and rules. The Indiana State Department of Health also monitors agencies, on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, for quality of care for all citizens in need of those services and to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Indiana State Department of Health
Division of Acute Care
2 North Meridian Street, 4A
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-7474 (Acute Care Receptionist)
(317) 233-1325 (ISDH Main Switchboard)
Map
Program Manager
Barbara Brown
barbrown@isdh.in.gov
(317) 233-7541
(317) 233-7472 [Administrative Assistant]
Report a complaint regarding a health care facility
Individuals can call or email to make complaints about care provided at any licensed or certified Indiana health care providers or suppliers.
Report an incident regarding a health care facility
The Incident Reporting Form is only for facilities to notify the Indiana State Department of Health of an unusual occurence. This form is not to be used to file a complaint.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Your Medicare Rights and Responsibilities
Out of Hospital Do Not Resuscitate Declaration and Order
Home Health Compare (Medicare)
2005 Patient Profile of Home Health Agencies
2004 Patient Profile of Home Health Agencies
2003 Patient Profile of Home Health Agencies
Directory of Home Health Agencies
Learn more about Employment Opportunities with the Indiana State Department of Health
Application for License to Operate a Home Health Agency
Branch Questionnaire for a Home Health Agency
Fiscal Intermediaries Information and Forms
Home Health Aide Registry Application
Regulatory Services Informal Dispute Resolution Form
Renewal Application for License to Operate a Home Health Agency
Appendix B State Operations Manual
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Homepage
Indiana Law and Rules Homepage
Indiana Association for Home and Hospice Care
Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC)
American Osteopathic Association
Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP)
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital Organizations
Indiana Public Access Counselor
Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning (FSSA)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Health Care Excel (HCE)
National Patient Safety Organization
U.S. Small Business Administration
Registry changes effective January 14, 2008
Information on the registry for home health aides, certified nurse aides, and qualified medication aides.