16-49-6-1. “Fetal Death”
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “fetal death” refers to a stillbirth. As added by P.L.31-2019, SEC.5.
16-49-6-10. Confidentiality of Records; Immunity
Sec. 10. (a) Local fetal-infant mortality review team members and individuals who attend a local fetal-infant mortality review team meeting at the invitation of the chairperson shall maintain the confidentiality of records and information discussed and disseminated during a local fetal-infant mortality review team meeting. (b) The local fetal-infant mortality review team members and individuals […]
16-49-6-11. Other Investigations Not Precluded
Sec. 11. Nothing in this chapter shall preclude any death, illness, or injury investigation or review to the extent authorized by other laws. As added by P.L.31-2019, SEC.5.
16-49-6-2. “Infant Death”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “infant death” refers to the death of a child who is less than one (1) year of age. As added by P.L.31-2019, SEC.5.
16-49-6-3. “Local Fetal-Infant Mortality Review Team”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “local fetal-infant mortality review team” or “review team” refers to: (1) a county fetal-infant mortality review team; or (2) a regional fetal-infant mortality review team formed by multiple counties through a written agreement. As added by P.L.31-2019, SEC.5.
16-49-6-4. Establishment of Local Fetal-Infant Mortality Review Team; Notification; Duties
Sec. 4. (a) A: (1) local health department; (2) hospital licensed under IC 16-21; or (3) person or entity approved by the state department; may establish a local fetal-infant mortality review team to review fetal deaths and infant deaths for the purpose of gathering information concerning fetal deaths and infant deaths and to use the […]
16-49-6-5. Members of Review Team; Quarterly Meetings
Sec. 5. (a) A local fetal-infant mortality review team shall be multidisciplinary and culturally diverse. The review team should include professionals and representatives of agencies that provide services or community resources for families in the community. (b) Members may include representatives from the following disciplines: (1) Obstetrics. (2) Mental health. (3) Pediatrics. (4) Family medicine. […]
16-49-6-6. Review of Records; Access to Records; Immunity; Confidentiality
Sec. 6. (a) In conducting a review under this chapter, the local fetal-infant mortality review team may review all applicable records and information related to the death, including the following: (1) Records held by any of the following: (A) The state department. (B) A local health department, including certificates of death or certificates of stillbirths. […]
16-49-6-7. Statewide Fetal-Infant Mortality Review Coordinator
Sec. 7. The state department shall employ a statewide fetal-infant mortality review coordinator to assist local fetal-infant mortality review teams and do the following: (1) Establish local fetal-infant mortality review teams statewide. (2) Act as a liaison between the statewide child fatality review committee and local fetal-infant mortality review teams. (3) Create and provide forms, […]
16-49-6-8. Report; Confidentiality; Data
Sec. 8. (a) Before July 1 of each year, a local fetal-infant mortality review team shall submit a report to the state department that includes the following information: (1) A summary of the data collected concerning the reviews conducted by the local fetal-infant mortality review team for the previous calendar year. (2) Actions recommended by […]
16-49-6-9. Open Meetings; Executive Session
Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided under subsection (b), a local fetal-infant mortality review team meeting is open to the public. (b) A local fetal-infant mortality review team meeting that involves confidential records or identifying information concerning a fetal death or an infant death that is confidential under state or federal law must be held […]