Birthing Center Licensing Program
Program Overview
A birthing center is a freestanding entity that has the sole purpose of delivering a normal or uncomplicated pregnancy. A birthing center does not include a hospital licensed as a hospital under Indiana Code 16-21-2. The ISDH monitors the health care quality of birthing centers through the licensure process. ISDH surveyors visit centers bi-annually for licensure inspections or more often if complaints are filed about a center.
Contact the Program
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)
Program Manager
Ann Hamel
ahamel@isdh.in.gov
(317) 233-7487
(317) 233-7472 [Administrative Assistant]
Report a Complaint or Incident to the ISDH
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 Report Form is for health care facilities to notify the Indiana State Department of Health of a reportable incident pursuant to the ISDH Reportable Unusual Occurrence Policy. The Incident Report Form is also for health care facility staff (nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, and hospice agencies) to report a reasonable suspicion of a crime against a resident pursuant to Federal regulations. This form is not to be used to file a complaint.
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Application for License to Operate a Birthing Center
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410 IAC 27; Birthing Center Licensure Rules
410 IAC 27-6; Birthing Center Medical Error Reporting
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