Ind. Code ch. 16-35-11

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Ind. Code § 16-35-11-1 Construction of chapter

Sec. 1. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to authorize violation of the confidentiality requirements of any state or federal law. As added by P.L.292-2019, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 16-35-11-2 Application of chapter

Sec. 2. This chapter applies only to health care providers who provide maternity health care services. As added by P.L.292-2019, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 16-35-11-3 Required screening for substance use disorder

Sec. 3. Each health care provider shall use a validated and evidence based verbal screening tool to assess a substance use disorder in pregnancy for all pregnant women who are seen by the health care provider: (1) as early as possible at the onset of prenatal care; and (2) throughout the pregnancy, including during the first, second, and third trimester. As added by P.L.292-2019, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 16-35-11-4 Substance use disorder treatment guidelines

Sec. 4. (a) The state department shall establish guidelines for health care providers treating substance use disorder in pregnancy. When developing the guidelines, the state department shall consult with the Indiana perinatal quality improvement collaborative. (b) The state department shall make the guidelines established under subsection (a) available on the state department's website. As added by P.L.292-2019, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.145.

Ind. Code § 16-35-11-5 Treatment for substance use disorder

Sec. 5. If, after using the screening tool under section 3(1) of this chapter, a health care provider identifies a pregnant woman who has a substance use disorder and is not currently receiving treatment, the health care provider shall: (1) provide treatment to the patient; or (2) refer the patient to treatment. As added by P.L.292-2019, SEC.2.

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