§ 16-41-40-6 — Powers of state department

Indiana § 16-41-40-6

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 16: HEALTH
• Art. 41: PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES FOR THE
• Ch. 40: Shaken Baby Syndrome Education

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The state department, with the assistance of
the department of child services may do the following:
(1) Work to improve the capacity of community based services
available to victims of childhood hazards.
(2) Work with:
(A) other state and local governmental agencies;
(B) community and business leaders;
(C) community organizations;
(D) health care and human service providers;
(E) national organizations; and
(F) university safety programs;
to coordinate efforts and maximize state and private resources in
the areas of prevention of and education about childhood hazards.
(3) Identify and, when appropriate, replicate or use successful
childhood hazard programs and procure related materials and
services from organizations with appropriate experience and
knowledge of childhood hazards.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.51-1998, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.101-1999, SEC.6; P.L.145-2006, SEC.146.