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 6429.04 - Requirements of Hospitals and Safe Havens

(a) Within 24 hours after assuming temporary care and control of a child under RSA 132-A: 2, I, the hospital or safe haven shall provide notice to the division for children, youth, and families (DCYF) and local law enforcement officials.

(b) Personnel at hospitals and safe havens shall provide the notification to DCYF required in (a) above by calling the DCYF intake unit at 1-800-894-5533.

(c) When providing notification to DCYF or to law enforcement, a hospital or safe haven shall provide the following information:

(d) As allowed by RSA 132-A:3, II, a hospital or safe haven may bill the department for all necessary medical and other costs incurred while assuming care of the child, including any cost incurred for services provided by a physician or other medical personnel who is not associated with the hospital or safe haven, within 90 days of the date the hospital or safe haven assumed custody of the child.

(e) Hospital personnel shall allow the DCYF nurse or staff access to the child and the child's medical information.