Hawaii Revised Statutes 346-152.7 – Safe sleep policy
Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 346-152.7
- Department: means the department of human services. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 346-1
“Sudden infant death syndrome” means the sudden death of an infant less than one year of age that cannot be explained after a thorough investigation has been conducted, including a complete autopsy, an examination of the death scene, and a review of the clinical history.
“Sudden unexpected infant death” means the sudden and unexpected death of an infant less than one year of age in which the manner and cause of death are not immediately obvious prior to investigation. Causes of sudden unexpected infant death include but are not limited to metabolic disorders, hypothermia or hyperthermia, neglect or homicide, poisoning, and accidental suffocation.