Title 16, TITLE 16. HEALTH
340 chapters · 3,787 sections in this title.
Ind. Code § 16-41-40-1 Repealed
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As added by P.L.51-1998, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.145-2006, SEC.376.
Ind. Code § 16-41-40-1.5 "Childhood hazards" defined
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Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "childhood hazards" means the following preventable causes of death to children: (1) Shaken baby syndrome. (2) Abuse and neglect, and accidents caused by fire, water, and agricultural equipment. As added by P.L.101-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-41-40-2 "Shaken baby syndrome" defined
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Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "shaken baby syndrome" refers to the vigorous shaking of an infant or a young child that may: (1) result in bleeding inside the head; and (2) cause one (1) or more of the following conditions: (A) Irreversible brain damage. (B) Blindness, retinal …
Ind. Code § 16-41-40-3 Awareness and prevention program
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Sec. 3. (a) The state department, with the assistance of the department of child services shall establish a program focusing on awareness and prevention of childhood hazards. (b) If a program is established under subsection (a), the state department or the department of child ser…
Ind. Code § 16-41-40-4 Strategies for raising public awareness
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Sec. 4. If the state department and the department of child services establish a program under section 3 of this chapter, the state department, with the assistance of the department of child services, shall design and implement strategies for raising public awareness concerning t…
Ind. Code § 16-41-40-5 Distribution of information and instructional materials
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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 …
Ind. Code § 16-41-40-6 Powers of state department
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Sec. 6. The state department, with the assistance of the department of child services may do the following: (1) Work to improve the capacity of community based services available to victims of childhood hazards. (2) Work with: (A) other state and local governmental agencies; (B) …
Ind. Code § 16-41-40-7 Childhood hazards education and prevention account
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Sec. 7. (a) The childhood hazards education and prevention account is established within the state general fund to carry out this chapter. The account shall be administered by the state department. (b) Expenses of administering the account shall be paid from money in the account.…