1. (a) The LLM is required to track maternal and newborn events for thirty (30) days unless care is terminated by the client.
2. (b) Maternal events, pregnancy loss at any gestational age, or newborn events must be reported according to the following schedule.

3. (c) In each of these instances, LLMs will:

   1. (1) Complete the required incident report (found in Appendix A or available on the Department of Health website); and
   2. (2) Submit it, with a complete copy of the client record, to the department.
4. (d) Complications resulting in intrauterine fetal death, or death of a mother or newborn within forty-eight (48) hours of delivery must be reported to the department within two (2) business days.
5. (e) Maternal or newborn deaths that occur between two (2) through thirty (30) days of birth must be reported to the department within five (5) business days.
6. (f) Maternal or newborn hospitalizations that occur within thirty (30) days of delivery must be reported to the department within five (5) business days.

Codification Notes: "LLM" means licensed lay midwife.