Nebraska LR 221: Interim study to examine maternal and infant mortality and morbidity

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ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
FIRST SESSION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 221

Introduced by Vargas, 7.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this interim study is to examine maternal and infant
mortality and morbidity and make recommendations that will improve the quality
of care for mothers and babies.
The study shall include, but not be limited to, a consideration of the
following:
(1) National best practices relating to maternal and infant health care
and mortality and morbidity monitoring;
(2) The known causes and rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in this
state;
(3) The known causes and rates of infant mortality in this state;
(4) The status of the state's current system of monitoring maternal and
infant mortality and morbidity;
(5) Racial, economic, and geographic disparities that exist in maternal
and child mortality in Nebraska;
(6) Potential programs to address maternal and infant health care and
improve outcomes, as well as funding opportunities for these programs; and
(7) A review of potential statutory or administrative changes that would
support improved outcomes for maternal and infant health care.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, FIRST SESSION:
1. That the Health and Human Services Committee of the Legislature shall
be designated to conduct an interim study to carry out the purposes of this
resolution.
2. That the committee shall upon the conclusion of its study make a report
of its findings, together with its recommendations, to the Legislative Council
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