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IN Code § 16-49-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 4. Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee|16-49-4-1. Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee Established

Sec. 1. The statewide child fatality review committee is established to:(1) identify similarities, trends, and factual patterns concerning the deaths of children in Indiana;(2) create strategies and make recommendations for the prevention of injuries to and deaths of children;(3) provide expertise, consultation, guidance, and training to local child fatality review teams; and(4) advise and educate the legislature, governor, and public on the status of child fatalities in Indiana.As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-49-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 4. Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee|16-49-4-2. Committee Members

Sec. 2. The statewide child fatality review committee consists of the following members appointed by the governor:(1) A coroner or deputy coroner.(2) A representative from the state department who:(A) is a licensed physician; and(B) specializes in injury prevention.(3) A representative of a:(A) local health department established under IC 16-20-2; or(B) multiple county health department established under IC 16-20-3.(4) A pediatrician.(5) A representative of law enforcement who has experience in investigating child deaths.(6) A representative from an emergency medical services provider.(7) The director or a representative of the department of child services.(8) A representative of a prosecuting attorney who has experience in prosecuting child abuse.(9) A pathologist who is:(A) certified by the American Board of Pathology in forensic pathology; and(B) licensed to practice medicine in Indiana.(10) A mental health provider.(11) A representative of a child abuse prevention program.(12) A representative of the department of education.(13) An epidemiologist.(14) The state child fatality review coordinator.(15) At the discretion of the department of child services ombudsman, a representative of the office of the department of child services ombudsman established by IC 4-13-19-3.As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-49-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 4. Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee|16-49-4-3. Confidentiality Statements

Sec. 3. All members of the statewide child fatality review committee and any individuals invited to attend a meeting of the statewide child fatality review committee shall sign a confidentiality statement prepared by the state child fatality review coordinator.As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-49-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 4. Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee|16-49-4-4. Duties of Committee

Sec. 4. The statewide child fatality review committee shall do the following:(1) Compile and analyze data recorded by local child fatality review teams in reviewing child fatalities.(2) Review child mortality records and examine all other records relevant to child fatalities in Indiana.(3) Assist efforts by local child fatality review teams by:(A) overseeing the creation of standardized forms and protocols necessary for the review of child deaths;(B) providing expertise by answering questions related to a child's death that a local child fatality review team is reviewing;(C) establishing and sponsoring training programs for members of local child fatality review teams; and(D) providing, upon request of a local child fatality review team, expertise in creating local prevention strategies.(4) Upon request by a local child fatality review team or the department of child services ombudsman established by IC 4-13-19-3, assist in or conduct a review of the death of a child as provided under section 5 of this chapter.(5) Create strategies and make recommendations for the safety of children and prevention of serious injuries or deaths of children.As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-49-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 4. Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee|16-49-4-5. Assisting Local Child Fatality Review Team; Records From Hospitals, Physicians, Coroners, Law Enforcement Officers, or Mental Health Professionals; Immunity From Liability; Confidential; Not Subject to Subpoena or Discovery or Admissible as Evidence

Sec. 5. (a) Upon request by a local child fatality review team or the department of child services ombudsman established by IC 4-13-19-3, the statewide child fatality review committee shall assist a local child fatality review team or conduct a review of the death of a child that occurred in Indiana if:(1) the death of the child is:(A) sudden;(B) unexpected;(C) unexplained; or(D) assessed by the department of child services for alleged abuse or neglect that resulted in the death of the child; or(2) the coroner in the area in which the child's death occurred determines that the cause of the death of the child is:(A) undetermined; or(B) the result of a homicide, suicide, or accident.(b) In conducting a child fatality review under subsection (a), the statewide child fatality review committee may review all applicable records and information related to the death of the child, including the following:(1) Records held by the:(A) local or state health department; and(B) department of child services.(2) Medical records.(3) Law enforcement records.(4) Autopsy reports.(5) Records of the coroner.(6) Mental health reports.(c) Subject to IC 34-30-15, if the statewide child fatality review committee requests records from a hospital, physician, coroner, law enforcement officer, or mental health professional regarding a death that the statewide child fatality review committee is investigating, the hospital, physician, coroner, law enforcement officer, or mental health professional shall provide the requested records to the statewide child fatality review committee.(d) A person who provides records in accordance with subsection (c) in good faith is not subject to liability in:(1) a civil;(2) an administrative;(3) a disciplinary; or(4) a criminal;action that might otherwise be imposed as a result of such disclosure.(e) Except as otherwise provided in this article, information and records acquired by the statewide child fatality review committee in the exercise of its duties under this chapter are confidential and exempt from disclosure.(f) Records, information, documents, and reports acquired or produced by the statewide child fatality review committee are not:(1) subject to subpoena or discovery; or(2) admissible as evidence;in any judicial or administrative proceeding. Information that is otherwise discoverable or admissible from original sources is not immune from discovery or use in any proceeding merely because the information was presented during proceedings before the statewide child fatality review committee.As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-49-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 4. Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee|16-49-4-6. Review of Death; Requirements

Sec. 6. In reviewing the death of a child under this chapter, the statewide child fatality review committee shall:(1) identify the factors that surrounded or contributed to the death of the child;(2) determine whether similar deaths could be prevented in the future;(3) if applicable, identify:(A) agencies and entities that should be involved; and(B) any other resources that should be used;to adequately prevent future deaths of children; and(4) if applicable, identify solutions to improve practice and policy and enhance coordination.As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-49-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 4. Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee|16-49-4-7. Chairperson

Sec. 7. (a) The chairperson of the statewide child fatality review committee shall be selected by the governor.(b) The statewide child fatality review committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson.As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-49-4-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 4. Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee|16-49-4-8. Duties of Chairperson

Sec. 8. The chairperson of the statewide child fatality review committee shall do the following:(1) Work with the state child fatality review coordinator to prepare the agenda for each meeting of the statewide child fatality review committee.(2) Work with the state child fatality review coordinator to:(A) prepare the annual report of the statewide child fatality review committee described in section 11 of this chapter; and(B) ensure compliance with section 9 of this chapter.(3) Upon the conclusion of a review of a child fatality, destroy all records, information, and documents obtained by the statewide child fatality review committee under section 5 of this chapter.As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-49-4-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 4. Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee|16-49-4-9. Meetings Open; Executive Sessions; Confidentiality Statements

Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), meetings of the statewide child fatality review committee are open to the public.(b) A meeting of the statewide child fatality review committee that involves:(1) confidential records; or(2) identifying information regarding the death of a child that is confidential under state or federal law;shall be held as an executive session.(c) If a meeting is held as an executive session under subsection (b), each invitee who:(1) attends the meeting; and(2) is not a member of the statewide child fatality review committee;shall sign a confidentiality statement prepared by the state child fatality review coordinator.As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-49-4-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 4. Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee|16-49-4-10. Discussion of Confidential Matters; Applicable Laws; Immunity From Liability

Sec. 10. Members of the statewide child fatality review committee and individuals who attend a meeting of the statewide child fatality review committee as invitees of the chairperson:(1) may discuss among themselves confidential matters that are before the statewide child fatality review committee;(2) are bound by all applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of matters reviewed by the statewide child fatality review committee; and(3) except when acting:(A) with malice;(B) in bad faith; or(C) with gross negligence;are immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be imposed as a result of communicating among themselves about confidential matters that are before the statewide child fatality review committee.As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-49-4-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 4. Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee|16-49-4-11. Report; Availability

Sec. 11. (a) The statewide child fatality review committee shall submit to the legislative council, governor, department of child services, state department, and commission on improving the status of children in Indiana on or before December 31 of each year a report that includes the following information:(1) A summary of the data collected and reviewed by the statewide child fatality review committee in the previous calendar year.(2) Trends and patterns that have been identified by the statewide child fatality review committee concerning deaths of children in Indiana.(3) Recommended actions or resources to prevent future child fatalities in Indiana.A report submitted under this section to the legislative council must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.(b) The statewide child fatality review committee shall provide a copy of a report submitted under this section to a member of the public upon request.(c) The state department shall make the report available on the state department's Internet web site.As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-49-4-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 4. Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee|16-49-4-12. Report; Identifying Information Excluded; Review Data Confidential

Sec. 12. (a) A report released under this section 11 of this chapter may not contain identifying information relating to the fatalities reviewed by the statewide child fatality review committee or any local child fatality review team.(b) Except as otherwise provided in this article, review data concerning a child fatality are confidential and may not be released.As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-49-4-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 4. Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee|16-49-4-13. Discussions, Determinations, Conclusions, and Recommendations Privileged; Not Subject to Subpoena or Discovery or Admissible as Evidence

Sec. 13. The discussions, determinations, conclusions, and recommendations of the statewide child fatality review committee or its members, concerning a review of a child fatality, at a meeting of the statewide child fatality review committee:(1) are privileged; and(2) are not:(A) subject to subpoena or discovery; or(B) admissible as evidence;in any judicial or administrative proceeding.As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-49-4-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 4. Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee|16-49-4-14. Not Entitled to Compensation or per Diem; Entitled to Mileage

Sec. 14. A member of the statewide child fatality review committee is not entitled to receive compensation or per diem but is entitled to receive mileage on the days on which the member is engaged in the business of the statewide child fatality review committee.As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-49-4-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 4. Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee|16-49-4-15. Confidentiality of Records

Sec. 15. The statewide child fatality review committee is subject to the confidentiality provisions of IC 31-33-18 applying to records held by the statewide child fatality review committee.As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-49-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 5. State Child Fatality Review Coordinator|16-49-5-1. State Child Fatality Review Coordinator; Employed by State Department of Health; Duties

Sec. 1. The state department shall employ a state child fatality review coordinator to do the following:(1) Assist the statewide child fatality review committee chairperson in establishing agendas for meetings of the statewide child fatality review committee.(2) Coordinate information and materials for the meetings of the statewide child fatality review committee.(3) Compile raw data for presentation to the statewide child fatality review committee.(4) Contact the appropriate individuals if any issues with the electronic data collection system occur.(5) Record information concerning child fatality reviews conducted by the statewide child fatality review committee in the electronic data collection system.(6) Record and compile recommendations by the statewide child fatality review committee for the prevention of child fatalities and investigate available prevention resources.(7) Work with the chairperson of the statewide child fatality review committee to prepare the annual report described in IC 16-49-4-11.(8) Facilitate distribution of the annual report described in IC 16-49-4-11.(9) Represent the state of Indiana at national meetings concerning child fatalities and child fatality reviews.(10) Assist local child fatality review teams by:(A) assisting with the establishment of local child fatality review teams;(B) acting as a liaison between the statewide child fatality review committee and local child fatality review teams;(C) creating and providing forms, including the data collection form described in section 2 of this chapter, for local child fatality review teams and the statewide child fatality review committee;(D) developing protocols for meetings of and fatality reviews conducted by local child fatality review teams;(E) providing data collection tools that include collecting and storing:(i) identifying and nonidentifying information;(ii) information concerning the circumstances surrounding the death of a child;(iii) information concerning factors that contributed to the death of a child; and(iv) information concerning findings and recommendations regarding the death of a child by the local child fatality review team;(F) providing training on data collection and technical assistance for the electronic data collection system;(G) providing information on the prevention of child fatalities; and(H) obtaining death certificates for local child fatality review teams if necessary.(11) Coordinate local or statewide training related to child fatality review.(12) Maintain all confidentiality statements signed in accordance with IC 16-49-4-9.(13) Attend meetings of the commission on improving the status of children in Indiana, established by IC 2-5-36-3, as requested by the chairperson of the commission.As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-49-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 5. State Child Fatality Review Coordinator|16-49-5-2. Develop Data Collection and Confidentiality Forms

Sec. 2. (a) The state child fatality review coordinator shall develop a data collection form that includes:(1) identifying and nonidentifying information;(2) information regarding the circumstances surrounding a death;(3) factors contributing to a death; and(4) findings and recommendations that include the following information:(A) Whether similar future deaths could be prevented.(B) A list of:(i) agencies and entities that should be involved; and(ii) any other resources that should be used;to adequately prevent future child deaths in the area.(b) The state child fatality review coordinator shall develop a confidentiality form for use by the statewide child fatality review committee and local child fatality review teams.As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-49-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 5. State Child Fatality Review Coordinator|16-49-5-3. Salary and Expenses for Training Paid From Funds Appropriated to State Department of Health

Sec. 3. The following must be paid from funds appropriated to the state department:(1) The salary of the state child fatality review coordinator.(2) Expenses for any training for:(A) the state child fatality review coordinator;(B) members of the statewide child fatality review committee; and(C) members of local child fatality review teams.(3) Other expenses related to the duties of the state child fatality review coordinator.As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-49-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 6. Fetal-Infant Mortality Review Teams|16-49-6-1. "Fetal Death"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fetal death" refers to a stillbirth.As added by P.L.31-2019, SEC.5.
IN Code § 16-49-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 6. Fetal-Infant Mortality Review Teams|16-49-6-2. "Infant Death"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "infant death" refers to the death of a child who is less than one (1) year of age.As added by P.L.31-2019, SEC.5.
IN Code § 16-49-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 6. Fetal-Infant Mortality Review Teams|16-49-6-3. "Local Fetal-Infant Mortality Review Team"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "local fetal-infant mortality review team" or "review team" refers to:(1) a county fetal-infant mortality review team; or(2) a regional fetal-infant mortality review team formed by multiple counties through a written agreement.As added by P.L.31-2019, SEC.5.
IN Code § 16-49-6-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 6. Fetal-Infant Mortality Review Teams|16-49-6-4. Establishment of Local Fetal-Infant Mortality Review Team; Notification; Duties

Sec. 4. (a) A:(1) local health department;(2) hospital licensed under IC 16-21; or(3) person or entity approved by the state department;may establish a local fetal-infant mortality review team to review fetal deaths and infant deaths for the purpose of gathering information concerning fetal deaths and infant deaths and to use the information gathered to improve community resources and systems of care to reduce fetal deaths and infant deaths.(b) Upon the establishment of a local fetal-infant mortality review team under this section, the review team shall notify the statewide fetal-infant mortality review coordinator of the establishment of the review team.(c) A local fetal-infant mortality review team:(1) shall review the fetal death or infant death of a resident of; and(2) may review the fetal death or infant death that occurred in;the county or area for which the review team is established.(d) A local fetal-infant mortality review team shall do the following:(1) Identify similarities, trends, and factual patterns concerning fetal deaths and infant deaths in the area served by the review team.(2) Identify reasons for any higher minority fetal or infant mortality rate in the area served by the review team.(3) Create strategies and make recommendations for the prevention and reduction of fetal deaths and infant deaths, including minority fetal and infant deaths, in the area served by the review team.(e) A local fetal-infant mortality review team may do any of the following:(1) Determine factors contributing to fetal deaths and infant deaths.(2) Identify public health and clinical interventions to improve systems of care and enhance coordination.(3) Develop strategies for the prevention of fetal deaths and infant deaths.As added by P.L.31-2019, SEC.5.
IN Code § 16-49-6-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 49. Child Fatality Reviews|Chapter 6. Fetal-Infant Mortality Review Teams|16-49-6-5. Members of Review Team; Quarterly Meetings

Sec. 5. (a) A local fetal-infant mortality review team shall be multidisciplinary and culturally diverse. The review team should include professionals and representatives of agencies that provide services or community resources for families in the community.(b) Members may include representatives from the following disciplines:(1) Obstetrics.(2) Mental health.(3) Pediatrics.(4) Family medicine.(5) Public health nursing.(6) Maternal fetal medicine.(7) Emergency medical services.(8) Social work.(9) Addiction medicine.(c) Members may also include any of the following:(1) A coroner or deputy coroner.(2) An epidemiologist.(3) A pathologist.(4) A law enforcement representative.(5) A representative of the Indiana Minority Health Coalition.(d) The local fetal-infant mortality review team shall select a member to serve as chairperson of the review team.(e) The local fetal-infant mortality review team shall meet at least quarterly.As added by P.L.31-2019, SEC.5.