Kentucky Statutes 211.951 – Newborn infant — Implied consent to medical treatment by emergency services provider — Confidentiality of person placing infant with provider
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(1) As used in this section, “newborn infant” means an infant who is medically determined to be less than thirty (30) days old.
(2) Any emergency medical services provider accepting physical custody of a newborn infant in accordance with KRS § 405.075 shall have implied consent to any and all appropriate medical treatment.
(3) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the identity of a person placing a newborn infant with an emergency medical services provider shall be confidential.
(4) The provisions of subsection (3) of this section shall not apply when indicators of child physical abuse or child neglect are present.
Effective: July 15, 2016
History: Amended 2016 Ky. Acts ch. 122, sec. 5, effective July 15, 2016. — Created
2002 Ky. Acts ch. 303, sec. 2, effective April 9, 2002.
(2) Any emergency medical services provider accepting physical custody of a newborn infant in accordance with KRS § 405.075 shall have implied consent to any and all appropriate medical treatment.
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 211.951
- Treatment: when used in a criminal justice context, means targeted interventions
that focus on criminal risk factors in order to reduce the likelihood of criminal behavior. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
(3) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the identity of a person placing a newborn infant with an emergency medical services provider shall be confidential.
(4) The provisions of subsection (3) of this section shall not apply when indicators of child physical abuse or child neglect are present.
Effective: July 15, 2016
History: Amended 2016 Ky. Acts ch. 122, sec. 5, effective July 15, 2016. — Created
2002 Ky. Acts ch. 303, sec. 2, effective April 9, 2002.