The bill amends several articles of the Children's Code to enhance the regulations surrounding the installation and use of newborn safety devices at designated emergency care facilities. Key changes include the requirement that these facilities must be manned continuously, 24/7, by certified emergency response providers trained in neonatal resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support. The bill also introduces new responsibilities for designated emergency care facilities, such as maintaining a dual alarm system connected to the newborn safety device, ensuring regular checks and sanitation of the device, and providing safe haven informational materials for relinquishing parents.
Additionally, the bill repeals certain provisions that previously identified specific centers as designated emergency care facilities and allowed the department to create rules regarding newborn safety devices in hospitals. It also emphasizes the importance of contacting the Missing and Exploited Children Information Clearinghouse when a child is relinquished, to check for any reports of missing children or endangered adults. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the process of infant relinquishment while ensuring the safety and well-being of both the infants and the parents involved.