ME LD2189

Hospitals must file notice with the department at least 120 days before terminating maternity or newborn care services or changing the level of care provided

Termination notices must include the effective date, reason for closure, hospital contact information, emergency care plan, and description of public notification efforts

Hospitals terminating services must notify surrounding hospitals within 50 miles, Level II-IV newborn nursery units, local emergency management, fire, and law enforcement services, and affected registered patients

Change in level of care notices require similar information but do not require an emergency care plan

Implements a recommendation from the Commission to Evaluate the Scope of Regulatory Review and Oversight over Health Care Transactions