Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 280 - RULES RELATING TO THE MAINE BIRTH DEFECTS PROGRAM
Section 144-280-8 - CONTACT WITH FAMILIES
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
1. The Birth Defects Program may contact families to provide information about available services.
2. Referrals shall be made to the Department of Health and Human Services, Children with Special Health Needs Program and/or Public Health Nursing within 30 Days upon confirmation of the birth defect, and in compliance with part C of The I.D.E.A. (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) the Maine Birth Defects Program will refer a newborn with a confirmed birth defect that has the potential to develop a developmental delay to the Part C agency.
3. No family will be required to accept any services offered by the Birth Defects Program, including any nursing visit or referral.
4. In the event of a prenatal diagnosis of a reportable birth defect, the Birth Defects Program will not contact the family, unless requested to do so by the family or physician or other health care provider subject to these Rules.
