Sec. 10.11.06.08. FIMR Teams — Membership  


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  • A. Members of a FIMR team shall be appointed by the local health officer of the jurisdiction or be jointly appointed by the health officers of the jurisdictions comprising the multi-jurisdiction local team.

    B. A FIMR team shall appoint a chairman from among its membership.

    C. A FIMR team shall be multidisciplinary and include professionals and representatives of agencies that provide services or community resources for families in the community and community representatives.

    D. A FIMR team shall include at least one representative from:

    (1) Public health programs, such as:

    (a) Maternal and child health;

    (b) Substance abuse; or

    (c) Mental health;

    (2) Health care provider specialties, such as:

    (a) Obstetrics;

    (b) Pediatrics;

    (c) Social work;

    (d) Nursing; or

    (e) Nurse midwifery; and

    (3) Hospitals, such as hospital administrators, or professionals with expertise in perinatal services or quality improvement.

    E. A FIMR team may include representatives from other agencies or community organizations involved with the prevention or reduction of fetal and infant deaths.