902 KAR 4:105. Kentucky Lifeline for Moms program implementation

Section 1. Definitions. (1) "Eligible patient" means any individual who is pregnant or up to twelve (12) months post-pregnancy. (2) "Health-care provider" is defined by KRS 216.2920(5). (3) "Lifeline for Moms" means the consultation line, as authorized by KRS 211.123, available for health-care providers to build their capacity to address mental health concerns of patients who are pregnant or up to twelve (12) months post-partum. (4) "Maternal and infant health collaborative" means the collaborative panel of maternal and infant health-care providers as authorized by KRS 211.122. Section 2. Program implementation. (1) A health-care provider who, upon examination of an eligible patient, is concerned that the patient may have a perinatal mood disorder may contact the Kentucky Lifeline for Moms program for assistance in determining the most appropriate course of action in accordance with KRS 211.123(4). (2) Beginning July 1, 2025, and continuing annually thereafter, the Kentucky Lifeline for Moms program shall provide a report to the maternal and infant health collaborative panel on the following: (a) The total number of calls received per quarter; (b) The geographic location by area development district of the caller; (c) The discipline of the health-care provider who contacted the program; and (d) The total number of patients served.