§ 25-52-101. Short Title
The short title of this article 52 is the “Maternal Mortality Prevention Act”. Source: L. 2019: Entire article added, (HB 19-1122), ch. 196, p. 2138, § 1, effective May 16.
§ 25-52-102. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: Colorado’s maternal mortality rate nearly doubled between 2008 and 2013; Maternal deaths affect women statewide and are more common among families living in rural areas than in urban centers and disproportionately high among black and African-American women compared to white women; Eighty percent of maternal deaths in […]
§ 25-52-103. Definitions
As used in this article 52, unless the context otherwise requires: “Committee” means the Colorado maternal mortality review committee created in section 25-52-104. “Department” means the department of public health and environment. “Designated state perinatal care quality collaborative” means a statewide nonprofit network of health facilities, clinicians, and public health professionals working to improve the […]
§ 25-52-104. Colorado Maternal Mortality Review Committee – Creation – Members – Duties – Report to the General Assembly – Repeal
The Colorado maternal mortality review committee is hereby created in the department for the purposes of: Reviewing specific cases of maternal death that occur in Colorado; Identifying the causes of maternal mortality; and Developing recommendations to address preventable maternal deaths, including legislation, policies, rules, training, and best practices that will support the health and safety […]
§ 25-52-105. Access to Health Records Related to Maternal Mortalities
Except as otherwise provided by law, the committee may access medical records related to maternal deaths upon request at any time up to seven years after the last treatment of a patient. A health-care provider or a health-care facility licensed or certified pursuant to article 3 of this title 25 shall provide medical records to […]
§ 25-52-106. Duty to Comply With State and Federal Laws Relating to Health Information
The committee and the department shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws and rules relating to the transmission of health information. Source: L. 2019: Entire article added, (HB 19-1122), ch. 196, p. 2144, § 1, effective May 16.
§ 25-52-107. Repeal of Article – Review of Functions
This article 52 is repealed, effective September 1, 2029. Before the repeal, the functions of the committee are scheduled for review in accordance with section 2-3-1203. Source: L. 2019: Entire article added, (HB 19-1122), ch. 196, p. 2144, § 1, effective May 16.