108.04 Newborn Infant Safe Haven

Question 1

What are the 3 stipulations that must be complied with involving the Safe Haven or Newborn Infant Law?

Answer 1

1. Infant is unharmed
2. Parent or agent of a parent does not express intent to return for the child.
3. Safe Haven provider reasonably believes that the child is 72-hours old or younger.

Question 2

What is a safe haven provider defined as?

Answer 2

FF or EMT that is on duty or a staff member at a hospital or outpatient treatment center

Question 3

T/F Parent or agent who leaves the newborn infant with a safe haven provider may remain anonymous and the safe haven provider shall not require the parent or agent to answer any questions?

Answer 3

True