Missouri Revised Statutes

Chapter 191
Health and Welfare
Section 191.741

August 28, 2008


High risk pregnancy to be identified by protocol established by the department of health and senior services--services to be offered.

191.741. 1. The department of health and senior services shall promulgate protocols based on a risk assessment profile based on substance abuse, to be used by physicians or health care providers to identify high risk pregnancies.

2. Upon notification by a physician or health care provider that a pregnant woman has been identified as having a high risk pregnancy based on such protocols, the department of health and senior services shall offer service coordination services to such woman. Service coordination services shall include a coordination of social services, health care and mental health services.

(L. 1991 S.B. 190 § 9)

Effective 7-1-92


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