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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 34.005. Duties of Review Committee

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The review committee shall:

(1) study and review:

(A) cases of pregnancy-related deaths;

(B) trends, rates, or disparities in pregnancy-related deaths and severe maternal morbidity;

(C) health conditions and factors that disproportionately affect the most at-risk population as determined in the joint biennial report required under Section 34.015;  and

(D) best practices and programs operating in other states that have reduced rates of pregnancy-related deaths;

(2) compare rates of pregnancy-related deaths based on the socioeconomic status of the mother;

(3) determine the feasibility of the review committee studying cases of severe maternal morbidity;  and

(4) in consultation with the Perinatal Advisory Council, make recommendations to help reduce the incidence of pregnancy-related deaths and severe maternal morbidity in this state.

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