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 6429.05 - Duties of the Department
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules He-C 6429.05
Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024
(a) Upon receiving notification in accordance with He-C 6429.04(a), DCYF staff shall:
(1) Within 24 hours, request law enforcement
officials to investigate the incident using all resources available, including
checking the national crime information center database, to determine if the
child is a missing child;
(2) Have
a staff nurse, supervisor, or DCYF administrator:
a. Observe the child;
b. Review any medical information about the
child;
c. Follow up on any health
care treatment recommendations; and
d. Coordinate with the hospital for the
child's discharge from the hospital; and
(3) Apply to the family division of the
circuit court for an order to assume temporary custody of the child.
(b) In accordance with RSA 132-A:3, the department shall be responsible for all necessary medical and other costs incurred by the hospital or safe haven related to the temporary care and control of the child.
#8139, eff 8-17-04; ss by #10170, eff 8-17-12
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