Safe Placement Alternatives for Newborns Flashcards
1
Q
What age constitutes a “newborn”?
A
less than 30 days old
2
Q
Any police officer (or EMS Firefighter) who accepts physical custody of a newborn shall…
A
Immediately arrange for the infant to be taken by EC to a hospital ER
3
Q
A person can change their mind about giving up the baby within what time frame?
A
30 days
4
Q
KY Safe Infants Act allows a parent or a person acting on behalf of a parent of a newborn baby to anonymously leave the infant at a safe place without fear of prosecution so long as
A
the infant doesn’t have indications of mistreatment, abuse, or neglect after birth
