Maryland SB348 mandates hospitals and birthing centers to follow up with high-risk pregnancy parents after discharge.

Maryland SB348 requires hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to call parents within 24 hours after discharging them following a high-risk pregnancy. This call evaluates the parent’s status and provides necessary information about postpartum complications. Additionally, these centers must complete and submit a postpartum infant and maternal referral form to the local health department by October each year. This form includes details on referrals made based on high-risk pregnancies.

Maryland SB348 mandates hospitals and birthing centers to follow up with high-risk pregnancy parents after discharge.

Maryland SB348 requires hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to call parents within 24 hours after discharging them following a high-risk pregnancy. This call evaluates the parent’s status and provides necessary information about postpartum complications. Additionally, these centers must complete and submit a postpartum infant and maternal referral form to the local health department by October each year. This form includes details on referrals made based on high-risk pregnancies.