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MO SB650

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Rita Days

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires reporting of all obstetrical brachial plexus injuries occurring during childbirth in hospitals or ambulatory surgical centers to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services beginning October 1, 2010

  • Requires physicians or pediatric care providers to report obstetrical brachial plexus injuries occurring outside hospitals or ambulatory surgical centers to the Department of Health and Senior Services

  • Mandates that facilities and providers give parents or guardians of newborns diagnosed with the injury educational materials from the department covering early evaluation and treatment, support resources, and other prescribed information

  • Provides liability protection for individuals acting in good faith when reporting injuries to the department

Legislative Description

Requires reporting and providing of information regarding Obstetrical Brachial Plexus injuries

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee

1/13/2010

Committee Referrals

Health, Mental Health, Seniors And Families1/13/2010

Full Bill Text

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