CHC 1160 - Additional regulations; administrative procedure act - Louisiana Statutes

Art. 1160. Additional regulations; Administrative Procedure Act

The department, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, shall promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter, including but not limited to the following:

(1) Notice to the public of the existence of designated emergency care facilities and the use of safe havens through the following actions:

(a) The establishment of a toll-free telephone number to direct individuals to designated emergency care facilities.

(b) The provision of safe haven publicity and informational materials on the department's website for review and download by the public.

(2) Written information, training materials, and an instructional video to be made available for download on the department's website, for the instruction of representatives of emergency medical care facilities who are designated to receive relinquished children and to interview relinquishing parents.

(3) Procedures and forms informing a relinquishing parent about his right to file a claim and be heard in accordance with Articles 1156 and 1157 of this Chapter and his right to use the services of the voluntary registry in accordance with Chapter 15 of Title XII.

(4) Procedures for use by a physician in conducting the medical evaluation of the child in accordance with Article 1153 of this Chapter.

(5) The department shall utilize existing funds to effectuate the provisions of Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this Article.

Acts 2003, No. 609, §2; Acts 2010, No. 471, §1.