§ 1556. Rulemaking

The Commissioner of Health, with the advice and recommendation of a majority of the members of the Panel, shall adopt rules pursuant to 3 Vt. Stat. Ann. chapter 25 related to the following:

(1) The system for identifying and reporting maternal deaths to the Commissioner or designee.

(2) The form and manner through which the Panel may acquire information under section 1555 of this title.

(3) The protocol to be used in carefully and sensitively contacting a family member of the deceased woman for a discussion of the events surrounding the death, including allowing grieving family members to delay or refuse such an interview.

(4) Ensuring de-identification of all individuals and facilities involved in the Panel’s review of cases. (Added 2011, No. 35, § 2, eff. May 18, 2011.)