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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) If a newborn is delivered in a hospital following a high-risk pregnancy, the hospital shall:
(1) Complete a postpartum infant and maternal referral form and submit the form to the local health department for the county in which the birthing parent resides;
(2) Provide to the birthing parent resources and information specific to the circumstances of the birthing parent, including information regarding the risks, signs, preventive measures, and treatment needs for postpartum complications, including cardiovascular conditions, chronic disease, substance misuse, and mental health conditions; and
(3) Call the birthing parent at least 24, but not later than 48, hours after discharging the parent to evaluate the parent's status and, as necessary, provide information about postpartum complications.
(b) On or before October 1 each year, each local health department shall submit to the Department a report that includes the number and type of referrals made based on the referral forms submitted to the local health department in accordance with subsection (a)(1) of this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Health-General § 19-310.5 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/health-general/md-code-health-gen-sect-19-310-5/
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