TITLE 410 INDIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the Indiana State Department of Health intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Amends 410 IAC 1 to clarify the definitions, to clarify the information and counseling given to a pregnant patient, to clarify reasons for not offering a human immunodeficiency virus test, to add the rapid test, to remove documentation that must be noted in the pregnant patient's medical record, to add information that must be included on the confidential part of each birth certificate, to clarify provider's responsibilities to a pregnant patient, and to update references to the Indiana Code. Adds 410 IAC 1-6-7.1, newborn testing in the event of maternal refusal. Repeals 410 IAC 1-7-11, notification to the pregnant woman. Written comments may be submitted to the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule. Statutory authority: IC 16-19-3-5; IC 16-41-6-4; IC 16-41-6-11.

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule is:

Kimberly Crawford

Indiana State Department of Health

2 North Meridian Street, 3H-99

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 233-7874

kicrawford@isdh.in.gov

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-5 is:

Ryan Asberry

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-8962

smallbizombudsman@iedc.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-5, specifically IC 5-28-17-5(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator.

DIN: 20110817-IR-410110458NIA

Composed: Apr 24,2024 7:11:21PM EDT

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