§ 16-41-39.4-11 — Lead poisoning screening

Indiana § 16-41-39.4-11

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 16: HEALTH
• Art. 41: PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES FOR THE
• Ch. 39.4: Childhood Lead Poisoning

Text

(a) A health care provider who provides
health care services to a child who is less than six (6) years of age shall
do the following:
(1) Determine whether the child has had a blood lead screening
test.
(2) If the child has had a blood lead screening test, determine at
what age the child was tested and the results of the blood lead
screening test.
(3) If the child has not had a blood lead screening test and is:
(A) at least nine (9) months old; and
(B) less than seventy-two (72) months old;
offer a lead poisoning screening in accordance with guidance and
standards established by the state department under section 10 of
this chapter.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a parent or
guardian to have their child receive a blood lead screening test.
(c) This section expires December 31, 2026.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.80-2022, SEC.2.