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SB 342 - This act establishes the Perinatal Advisory Council, which shall be comprised of representatives from specified community and health organizations and professions. After receiving public input, the council shall make recommendations for the division of the state into neonatal and maternal care regions. The council shall also establish standards for all neonatal and maternal levels of birthing hospital care, focusing on facilities, coordination, management, risk identification and referrals, consultation services, reporting requirements, and monitoring and evaluation of performance. The council shall base its standards upon evidence and best practices as identified by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. By January 1, 2016, hospital license applications shall include the appropriate level of maternal care and neonatal care designations under the standards established in this act. SARAH HASKINS
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