Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-96.5

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 641-96.5 - Birthing institutions

(1) When a live birth occurs in an institution or en route to an institution, the person in charge of the institution or the person's designated representative, utilizing the official birth worksheet, shall within seven days:

a. Obtain the personal data;

b. Obtain the signature of the mother or her legal spouse or other signature as directed by the state registrar;

c. Provide the medical information required;

d. Certify that the child was born alive at the place, date, and time stated; and

e. File the certificate using the electronic birth registration system or as directed by the state registrar.

(2) The birthing institution shall submit the fee report and remit the fees to the state registrar pursuant to rule 641-96.16 (144).

(3) The birthing institution shall maintain the birth worksheet for a minimum often years.

(4) Upon demand of the state registrar, the birth worksheet and other information about the birth event shall be made available for inspection by the state registrar.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-96.5

ARC 0483C, IAB 12/12/12, effective 1/16/2013; see Delay note at end of chapter; ARC 1075C, IAB 10/2/2013, effective 11/6/2013