§ 16-50-1-7 — Committee duties; authority; findings

(a) The statewide maternal mortality review
committee shall review all cases of maternal death reported to the
statewide maternal mortality review committee under section 6 of this
chapter.
(b) The statewide maternal mortality review committee may do any
of the following concerning each case reported to the statewide
maternal mortality review committee:
(1) Review medical records and other relevant data as set forth in
section 8(a) of this chapter.
(2) Contact family members and other affected or involved
persons to collect data.
(3) Consult with relevant experts to evaluate the records and data
described in subdivisions (1) and (2).
(4) Make determinations regarding the factors contributing to
maternal morbidities and maternal mortalities and the
preventability of maternal morbidities and maternal mortalities.
(5) Identify, if applicable, public health and clinical health
interventions to improve systems of care and enhance
coordination.
(6) Develop recommendations for the prevention of maternal
morbidities and maternal mortalities.
(7) Disseminate findings and recommendations as required under
this chapter.
(c) The statewide maternal mortality review committee's findings for
each case must be maintained in a data collection form developed by
the statewide maternal mortality review coordinator under IC 16-50-2-2.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.48-2018, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.65-2021, SEC.4.