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GA HB909
Bill
Status
Passed
5/3/2018
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Silcox
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AI Summary
- Establishes a designation program through the Georgia Department of Public Health for perinatal facilities (hospitals, clinics, and birthing centers) that meet specific criteria for maternal or neonatal levels of care, ranging from basic care to advanced levels for elevated-risk patients
- Requires the department to establish separate criteria for maternal and neonatal care levels through rulemaking, incorporating public comment hearings and input from hospitals, providers, and professional associations
- Mandates the department post a self-assessment tool for perinatal facilities on its website by July 1, 2019, and publish an annually updated list of designated facilities by December 31, 2019
- Prohibits any facility from advertising itself as a designated perinatal facility or claiming a particular level of maternal or neonatal care unless officially approved by the department
- Specifies that the designation criteria shall not be construed as medical practice guidelines, standards of care, or as restricting or expanding a facility's licensed authority to provide services
Legislative Description
Health; designation of perinatal facilities; provisions
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2018
Full Bill Text
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