New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-C - Commissioner, Department of Health and Human Services
Chapter He-C 6400 - PROGRAM AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Part He-C 6429 - CHILDREN LEFT AT HOSPITALS OR SAFE HAVENS
Section He-C 6429.03 - Temporary Care and Control of Children by a Hospital or Safe Haven
Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024
(a) A hospital or safe haven shall, without a court order, take temporary care and control of a child who is not more than 7 days old, pursuant to RSA 132-A: 2, I.
(b) A safe haven shall immediately and safely transport or arrange for the child to be immediately and safely transported to the local hospital.
(c) The hospital, whether receiving the child directly from the parent or from the safe haven, shall provide any medical services necessary to protect the physical health or safety of the child including observation, physical examination, and any necessary medical treatment.
#8139, eff 8-17-04; ss by #10170, eff 8-17-12
