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 144-280-9 - PARENTAL OBJECTION TO PARTICIPATION
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
1. In the event of parental objection on the basis of sincerely held religious beliefs, neither the hospital, birthing center, nor health care provider subject to these Rules may be required to report the presence of any birth defect.
2. Parental objection to reporting and participation in the Birth Defects Programbased on sincerely held religious beliefs shall be clearly documented in writing, and incorporated into the medical records of the mother, infant and newborn.
3. In the event of documented parental objection to participation in the Birth Defects Program, based upon sincerely held religious beliefs, the Program shall not collect or gather any medical records relating to birth defects of the fetus, newborn or infant.
