New Jersey § 26:2h-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 26:2h-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26:2h-12.
Each hospital licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c. 136 ( C.26:2H-1 et seq. ) that has an emergency department shall establish standards and protocols to ensure
that each person of childbearing age who presents at the emergency department is asked
whether the person had a pregnancy that ended within the past 365 days, including
any pregnancy that ended by live birth, stillbirth, miscarriage, or abortion. In the event that a person indicates the person had a pregnancy that ended within
the past 365 days, the hospital shall ensure that any care or treatment provided includes
an evaluation of potential complications that may have resulted from the pregnancy
or the end of the pregnancy. If the person is unresponsive at the time of presentation, the hospital shall make
the inquiry as soon as the person becomes responsive or by making appropriate inquiries
of individuals who may have knowledge of the person's current or recent pregnancy
status.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 26:2h-12
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