SB 5416-S.E - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/18/02)

     Declares that, in an effort to reduce the harmful effects of drug-affected infants:  (1) A woman's primary health care provider shall screen a pregnant or lactating woman for nonprescription use of controlled substances.  Screening criteria may include, but is not limited to, the criteria developed by the department of health pursuant to chapter 70.83E RCW.

     (2) Health care providers shall:

     (a) Screen pregnant women for nonprescription use of controlled substances if they seek medical attention at the time of delivery and indicate that they have received little or no prenatal health care.  Screening criteria may include, but is not limited to, the criteria developed by the department of health pursuant to chapter 70.83E RCW; and

     (b) Convey to the infant's primary health care provider screening findings that would suggest the need for testing of the infant, or conduct the testing.

     Does not apply to drug-affected infants born before the effective date of this act.