Health authorities mandate screening for prenatal substance exposure in hospitals New rules require hospitals to implement screening and reporting for substance-exposed newborns.

New Mexico's House Bill 205 could revolutionize prenatal care by ensuring that hospitals identify and support newborns affected by substance exposure from day one.

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Health officials implement discharge plan for substance-exposed newborns in hospitals Health care providers create discharge plans for substance-exposed newborns before leaving facilities.

New Mexico is taking a bold step forward by introducing a bill that promises to revolutionize care for substance-exposed newborns, ensuring they receive the vital support they need from day one.

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Health Department to report on care plans for substance-exposed newborns Health department to collect and summarize data on plans of safe care annually.

New Mexico's groundbreaking Senate Bill 42 aims to protect substance-exposed newborns by ensuring their care needs are met without the stigma of child abuse allegations.

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