2014 Indiana Code TITLE 16. HEALTH ARTICLE 41. PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE CHAPTER 40. SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME EDUCATION
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IC 16-41-40
Chapter 40. Shaken Baby Syndrome Education
IC 16-41-40-1
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.145-2006, SEC.376.)
IC 16-41-40-1.5
"Childhood hazards" defined
Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "childhood hazards" means the
following preventable causes of death to children:
(1) Shaken baby syndrome.
(2) Abuse and neglect, and accidents caused by fire, water, and
agricultural equipment.
As added by P.L.101-1999, SEC.2.
IC 16-41-40-2
"Shaken baby syndrome" defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "shaken baby syndrome" refers to
the vigorous shaking of an infant or a young child that may:
(1) result in bleeding inside the head; and
(2) cause one (1) or more of the following conditions:
(A) Irreversible brain damage.
(B) Blindness, retinal hemorrhage, or eye damage.
(C) Cerebral palsy.
(D) Hearing loss.
(E) Spinal cord injury, including paralysis.
(F) Seizures.
(G) Learning disability.
(H) Death.
(I) Central nervous system injury as evidenced by central
nervous system hemorrhaging.
(J) Closed head injury.
(K) Rib fracture.
(L) Subdural hematoma.
As added by P.L.51-1998, SEC.3.
IC 16-41-40-3
Awareness and prevention program
Sec. 3. (a) The state department, with the assistance of the
department of child services shall establish a program focusing on
awareness and prevention of childhood hazards.
(b) If a program is established under subsection (a), the state
department or the department of child services may contract with a
statewide nonprofit organization with experience and knowledge in
childhood hazards to implement all or part of the program.
As added by P.L.51-1998, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.101-1999, SEC.3;
P.L.145-2006, SEC.143.
IC 16-41-40-4
Strategies for raising public awareness
Sec. 4. If the state department and the department of child services
establish a program under section 3 of this chapter, the state
department, with the assistance of the department of child services,
shall design and implement strategies for raising public awareness
concerning the causes and nature of childhood hazards, including the
following concerning shaken baby syndrome:
(1) Factors placing parents, guardians, and other caregivers at
risk for shaking an infant.
(2) The risks associated with shaking an infant.
(3) Suggestions for preventing shaken baby syndrome.
As added by P.L.51-1998, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.101-1999, SEC.4;
P.L.145-2006, SEC.144.
IC 16-41-40-5
Distribution of information and instructional materials
Sec. 5. (a) A program established under this chapter must include
the distribution of readily understandable information and
instructional materials regarding childhood hazards. Information
concerning shaken baby syndrome, must explain its medical effects
on infants and children and emphasize preventive measures.
(b) The information and instructional materials described in
subsection (a) concerning shaken baby syndrome must be provided
without cost by the following:
(1) Each hospital licensed under IC 16-21, to a parent or
guardian of each newborn upon discharge from the hospital.
(2) The department of child services to each provider (as
defined in IC 12-7-2-149.1 or IC 31-9-2-99.3) when:
(A) the provider applies for a license from the division or the
department of child services under IC 12-17.2 or IC 31-27;
or
(B) the division or the department of child services inspects
a facility operated by a provider.
As added by P.L.51-1998, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.101-1999, SEC.5;
P.L.273-1999, SEC.178; P.L.145-2006, SEC.145.
IC 16-41-40-6
Powers of state department
Sec. 6. 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.
As added by P.L.51-1998, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.101-1999, SEC.6;
P.L.145-2006, SEC.146.
IC 16-41-40-7
Childhood hazards education and prevention account
Sec. 7. (a) The childhood hazards education and prevention
account is established within the state general fund to carry out this
chapter. The account shall be administered by the state department.
(b) Expenses of administering the account shall be paid from
money in the account.
(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the account not
currently needed to meet the obligations of the account in the same
manner as other public money may be invested. Money in the
account at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the state general
fund.
(d) The account consists of money accepted by the state
department from grants and donations from private entities.
(e) Money in the account is continuously appropriated for the
purposes provided under this chapter.
As added by P.L.51-1998, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.101-1999, SEC.7.
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