This bill, requested by the Department of Public Health and Human Services, aims to revise existing laws related to fetal, infant, child, and maternal mortality review teams. It allows for the establishment of state review teams and sets forth requirements for their membership, which must be multidisciplinary and include at least five individuals with relevant expertise. The bill emphasizes the importance of confidentiality in the review process, mandating that information obtained by these teams is not subject to public disclosure or subpoena, and outlines the responsibilities of the designated department representative in managing the teams.
Key amendments include the removal of the term "team" in certain contexts and the introduction of new language that clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the review teams. The bill also encourages local communities to form their own review teams while allowing the state to establish its own teams for similar purposes. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for cooperation and information sharing between state and local review teams to avoid duplication of efforts. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Statutes affected: HB0040_1.pdf: 44-5-303, 50-19-402, 50-19-403, 50-19-404
HB0040_2.pdf: 44-5-303, 50-19-402, 50-19-403, 50-19-404
Amended: 44-5-303, 50-19-402, 50-19-403, 50-19-404
Introduced: 44-5-303, 50-19-402, 50-19-403, 50-19-404