Sec. 5. (a) A program established under this chapter must include the distribution of readily understandable information and instructional materials regarding childhood hazards. Information concerning shaken baby syndrome, must explain its medical effects on infants and children and emphasize preventive measures.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-41-40-5

  • childhood hazards: means the following preventable causes of death to children:

    Indiana Code 16-41-40-1.5

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • shaken baby syndrome: refers to the vigorous shaking of an infant or a young child that may:

    Indiana Code 16-41-40-2

     (b) The information and instructional materials described in subsection (a) concerning shaken baby syndrome must be provided without cost by the following:

(1) Each hospital licensed under IC 16-21, to a parent or guardian of each newborn upon discharge from the hospital.

(2) The department of child services to each provider (as defined in IC 12-7-2-149.1 or IC 31-9-2-99.3) when:

(A) the provider applies for a license from the division or the department of child services under IC 12-17.2 or IC 31-27; or

(B) the division or the department of child services inspects a facility operated by a provider.

As added by P.L.51-1998, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.101-1999, SEC.5; P.L.273-1999, SEC.178; P.L.145-2006, SEC.145.

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