Sec. 3. The state department shall conduct an intensive educational program among physicians, hospitals, public health nurses, and the public concerning the disorders listed in section 2 of this chapter. The educational program must include information about:
(1) the nature of the disorders; and
(2) examinations for the detection of the disorders in infancy;
so that measures may be taken to prevent the intellectual disabilities, medical complications, or mortality resulting from the disorders.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-6-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.117-2015, SEC.35.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 41. Public Health Measures for the Prevention and Control of Disease
16-41-17-1. Waste Blood Specimen
16-41-17-2. Examinations; Advisory Committee; Religious Exemption
16-41-17-3. Educational Program
16-41-17-5. Detection Plans and Procedures
16-41-17-7. Testing Laboratories
16-41-17-8. Blood Sample; Collection; Exceptions
16-41-17-10. Follow-Up Programs; Newborn Screening Fees; Waste Blood Specimen Confidentiality