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.

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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.

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

Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 12-18-310

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