(a) The Division shall document all of the following information in its internal information system for all notifications of infants with prenatal substance exposure under this chapter: (1) The number of infants identified as being affected by substance abuse, withdrawal symptoms, or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. (2) The number of infants for whom a Plan of Safe Care was developed, implemented and monitored. (3) The number of infants for whom referrals were made for appropriate services, including services for the affected family or caregiver. (4) The implementation of such Plans to determine whether and in what manner local entities are providing, in accordance with state requirements, referrals to and delivery of appropriate services for the infant and affected family or caregiver. (b) The Department of Health and Social Services, the Investigation Coordinator and health-care providers shall assist the Division in complying with this section. (c) In addition to any required federal reporting requirements, the Division, with assistance from the Department of Health and Social Services and the Investigation Coordinator, shall provide an annual report to the Child Protection Accountability Commission and Maternal and Child Death Review Commission summarizing the aggregate data gathered on infants with prenatal substance exposure. (d) To protect the privacy of the affected family or caregivers, including the infant named in a report, this chapter is subject to the privacy and confidentiality provisions in §§ 906 and 909 of this title. Part II Regulatory Provisions Concerning Public Health Hospitals General Provisions
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