Alabama Administrative Code
Title 420 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 420-7-5 - FETAL INFANT MORTALITY REVIEW
Section 420-7-5-.01 - Purpose

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 420-7-5-.01

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

(1) The purpose of these rules is to provide administrative procedures for fetal, infant, and maternal death reviews, and maternal and family interviews, or both.

(2) The program brings together key members of the community to review cases of fetal, infant, and maternal deaths in order to identify the factors associated with those deaths, to determine if those deaths represent system issues that require change, to develop recommendations for change, and to assist in the implementation of change.

(3) The program's goal is to enhance the health and well-being of women, infants, and families by improving the community resources and service delivery systems available to them. The programs are operated under the auspices of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Bureau of Family Health Services, State Perinatal Program.

Authors: Thomas Miller, M.D.; Grace H.A. Thomas, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-9A-21, 22-2-2(6).

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