23-51-03. Powers and duties of committee

23-51-03. Powers and duties of committee 1. The committee shall: a. Identify maternal mortality cases in the state; b. Obtain and conduct comprehensive reviews of medical records and other relevant data using best practices for case reviews to identify factors associated with the deaths; c. Consult, as appropriate, with relevant experts to evaluate and interpret the records and data; d. Consult, as appropriate, with family members and other affected or involved persons to collect additional relevant information; e. Make determinations regarding the preventability of maternal deaths; f. Develop policy recommendations to improve health care services for women and reduce the incidence of maternal mortality in the state; g. Convene annually and provide committee members with the available information necessary to fully review each case; and h. Compile annually a state report of fatalities reviewed. 2. The committee may review cases and trends in severe maternal morbidity.