Sec. 34.0156. MATERNAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INITIATIVE. (a) Using existing resources, the department, in collaboration with the review committee, shall promote and facilitate the use among health care providers in this state of maternal health and safety informational materials, including tools and procedures related to best practices in maternal health and safety.
(b) Not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year, the department shall submit a report to the executive commissioner that includes:
(1) a summary of the initiative's implementation and outcomes; and
(2) recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the initiative.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 12 (S.B. 17), Sec. 8, eff. August 16, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 601 (S.B. 750), Sec. 18, eff. June 10, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 34 - Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee
Section 34.002. Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee
Section 34.003. Terms; Vacancy
Section 34.005. Duties of Review Committee
Section 34.0055. Screening and Educational Materials for Substance Use and Domestic Violence
Section 34.006. Consultations and Agreements With Outside Parties
Section 34.007. Selection and Review of Cases
Section 34.008. Obtaining De-Identified Information for Review
Section 34.009. Confidentiality; Privilege
Section 34.010. Subpoena and Discovery
Section 34.012. Database of De-Identified Information
Section 34.013. Inapplicability of Chapter
Section 34.0156. Maternal Health and Safety Initiative
Section 34.0158. Report on Actions to Address Maternal Mortality Rates
Section 34.01581. Opioid Use Disorder Maternal and Newborn Health Initiatives
Section 34.0159. Program Evaluations
Section 34.017. Department Access to Information
Section 34.018. Sunset Provision