Md. Code Regs. 10.11.06.08

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.11.06.08 - FIMR Teams - Membership

A. Members of a FIMR team shall be appointed by the local health officer of the jurisdiction or be jointly appointed by the health officers of the jurisdictions comprising the multi-jurisdiction local team.

B. A FIMR team shall appoint a chairman from among its membership.

C. A FIMR team shall be multidisciplinary and include professionals and representatives of agencies that provide services or community resources for families in the community and community representatives.

D. A FIMR team shall include at least one representative from:

(1) Public health programs, such as :

(a) Maternal and child health;

(b) Substance abuse; or

(c) Mental health;

(2) Health care provider specialties, such as :

(a) Obstetrics;

(b) Pediatrics;

(c) Social work;

(d) Nursing; or

(e) Nurse midwifery; and

(3) Hospitals, such as hospital administrators, or professionals with expertise in perinatal services or quality improvement.

E. A FIMR team may include representatives from other agencies or community organizations involved with the prevention or reduction of fetal and infant deaths.

Md. Code Regs. 10.11.06.08

Regulations .08 amended effective 45:8 Md. R. 421, eff. 4/23/2018