§ 16-41-39.4-2 — Powers of state department

Indiana § 16-41-39.4-2

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

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(a) The state department may do the
following:
(1) Determine the magnitude of lead poisoning in Indiana's
residents.
(2) Provide consultation and education to a medical provider
network that screens for lead poisoning throughout Indiana.
(3) Receive and analyze blood samples or assist regional lab sites
to receive and analyze blood samples for lead poisoning.
(4) Develop and maintain a data base of unduplicated children
with lead poisoning.
(5) Provide consultation to local health departments regarding
medical case follow-up and environmental inspections connected
to reducing the incidence of lead poisoning.
(6) Coordinate lead exposure detection activities with local health
departments.
(7) Coordinate with social service organizations for outreach
programs regarding lead poisoning.
(8) Notify and update pediatricians and family practice physicians
of lead hazards in a timely fashion.
(9) Provide consumer alerts and consumer education regarding
lead hazards.
(b) The state department shall establish reporting, monitoring, and
preventive procedures to protect from lead poisoning.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.123-1997, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.59-2003, SEC.1; P.L.135-2005, SEC.4.