§ 40-11-17. Shaken-baby syndrome prevention initiative.
(a) The department of health shall collaborate with the department of children, youth and families and other state agencies serving families and children, the medical community, law enforcement, human service providers, and child advocacy organizations to develop and implement a comprehensive, statewide initiative to reduce death and disability resulting from shaken-baby syndrome. The initiative shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Instituting a patient education program on shaken-baby syndrome prevention for all parents of newborns;
(2) Instituting education and training programs on the prevention and diagnosis of shaken-baby syndrome for other parents, caregivers, physicians, and professionals serving children and families;
(3) Assisting in the development of programs to support and serve victims and families affected by shaken-baby syndrome; and
(4) Conducting surveillance and data collection on the incidence of shaken-baby syndrome and traumatic brain injury in infants and young children.
(b) The department of health shall promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section.
(c) The department of health, in collaboration with the department of children, youth and families, shall report annually to the general assembly, the status of the shaken-baby syndrome prevention initiative.
History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 547, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children
Section 40-11-2. - Definitions.
Section 40-11-3. - Duty to report — Deprivation of nutrition or medical treatment.
Section 40-11-3.1. - Duty to report death of child due to child abuse or neglect.
Section 40-11-3.2. - False reporting of child abuse and neglect.
Section 40-11-3.3. - Duty to report — Sexual abuse of a child in an educational program.
Section 40-11-4. - Immunity from liability.
Section 40-11-5. - Protective custody by physician or law enforcement officer.
Section 40-11-6. - Report by physicians and healthcare providers of abuse or neglect.
Section 40-11-6.1. - Penalty for failure to report or perform required act.
Section 40-11-7.1. - Family court proceedings.
Section 40-11-7.2. - Evidence.
Section 40-11-7.3. - Mediation of child protection matters.
Section 40-11-8. - Injury control unit.
Section 40-11-9. - Duties of law enforcement agency.
Section 40-11-10. - Use of physician’s report for petition for removal.
Section 40-11-11. - Abrogation of privileged communications.
Section 40-11-12. - Award of custody.
Section 40-11-12.1. - Family court review.
Section 40-11-12.2. - Permanency plan — Order of court.
Section 40-11-12.3. - Guardianship subsidy.
Section 40-11-12.4. - Restraining orders.
Section 40-11-13. - Confidentiality of reports and records — Penalty for disclosure.
Section 40-11-13.1. - Destruction of reports and records.
Section 40-11-14. - Right to representation in court proceedings.
Section 40-11-15. - Religious practices.
Section 40-11-16. - Severability.
Section 40-11-17. - Shaken-baby syndrome prevention initiative.
Section 40-11-18. - Children’s advocacy centers — Services — Requirements.