Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part V - Preventive Health Services
Subpart 7 - Maternal and Child Health Services
Chapter 19 - Maternity Services
Section V-1905 - Referrals to Other Programs

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code V-1905

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Eligible prenatal and postpartal patients are routinely referred to the WIC Program. WIC services are generally provided at the parish health units. Maternity patients are referred to the state supported hospital in the region for delivery services, specialized prenatal care for high risk pregnancies and other maternity services according to agency protocol and interagency agreements with the regional state supported hospitals. Referrals are also made to OPPHS medical social services staff, family planning staff and other health care and social services providers for follow-up and other services.

B. Medical information is released to other providers in accordance with DHHR regulations on disclosure of medical information.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the Social Security Act of 1935, Title V., Sections 501-516; P.L. 97-35, Title V; 42 U.S.C. 703; R.S. 46:971972.

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