Ark. Code § 12-18-310

Current with legislation from 2024 Fiscal and Special Sessions.

Section 12-18-310 - Referrals on children born with and affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder or prenatal drug exposure to an illegal drug or a legal substance

(a) All healthcare providers involved in the delivery or care of infants shall:

(1) Contact the Department of Human Services regarding an infant born with and affected by:

(A) A fetal alcohol spectrum disorder;

(B) Maternal substance abuse resulting in prenatal drug exposure to an illegal or a legal substance; or

(C) Withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure to an illegal or a legal substance; and

(2) Share all pertinent information, including health information, with the department regarding an infant born with and affected by:

(A) A fetal alcohol spectrum disorder;

(B) Maternal substance abuse resulting in prenatal drug exposure to an illegal or a legal substance; or

(C) Withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure to an illegal or a legal substance.

(b) The department shall accept referrals, calls, and other communications from healthcare providers involved in the delivery or care of infants born with and affected by:

(1) A fetal alcohol spectrum disorder;

(2) Maternal substance abuse resulting in prenatal drug exposure to an illegal or a legal substance; or

(3) Withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure to an illegal or a legal substance.

(c)

(1) A plan of safe care shall be developed for infants affected by:

(A) A fetal alcohol spectrum disorder;

(B) Maternal substance abuse resulting in prenatal drug exposure to an illegal or a legal substance; or

(C) Withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure to an illegal or a legal substance.

(2)

(A) The plan of safe care shall be designed to ensure the safety and well-being of an infant following the release of the infant from the care of a healthcare provider.

(B) A plan of safe care shall include content that addresses the health and substance use disorder treatment needs of the infant and affected family or caregiver.

Ark. Code § 12-18-310

Amended by Act 2019, No. 598,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2011, No. 1143, § 7.