Sec. 1. (a) The state department shall establish a program to certify perinatal levels of care designations for every hospital and birthing center licensed under this article that provides birthing services. (b) The program must include obstetrics level certification and neonatal level certification. (c) The certification under this chapter is not part of licensure actions […]
Sec. 2. The state department may do any of the following: (1) Change the perinatal level of care designation for a hospital or birthing center if the state department determines that the hospital or birthing center failed to meet the standards necessary for the designated perinatal level of care. (2) Investigate a complaint against a […]
Sec. 3. (a) A hospital or birthing center licensed under this article that offers birthing services may operate as a perinatal center if the hospital or birthing center complies with the perinatal certification requirements of the following: (1) The American Academy of Pediatrics. (2) The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (b) A perinatal center […]
Sec. 4. A decision by the state department under this chapter is subject to review under IC 4-21.5. As added by P.L.16-2018, SEC.2.
Sec. 5. (a) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. (b) The rules adopted under this section may include regulation of interfacility patient transfers. As added by P.L.16-2018, SEC.2.
