§ 17-199.3.1 Maternal mortality and morbidity review committee (M3RC).
AC § 17-199.3.1
a. The department shall establish a committee to examine maternal mortality, as such term is defined in subdivision a of section 17-199.3; severe maternal morbidity, as such term is defined in subdivision a of section 17-199.3; and analyze clinical factors and social determinants of health. Factors that such committee may consider include, but need not be limited to: 1. the cause of each maternal mortality; and 2. whether such mortality was pregnancy-related or not. b. Members of the committee shall represent a multi-disciplinary panel of representatives, including but not limited to representatives from various healthcare facilities and organizations, city agencies, community based organizations with relevant experience, the doula community, researchers with relevant experience, and first responders. c. No later than 45 days after the effective date of the local law that amended this subdivision, and annually thereafter, the department shall post and update as necessary on its website a list of the disciplines represented on the committee established pursuant to this section, the names and titles of the individuals who serve on such committee, and a summary of such committee’s activities over the preceding year. (L.L. 2018/188, 11/17/2018, eff. 11/17/2018; Am. L.L. 2024/108, 11/9/2024, eff. 11/9/2024) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2024/108.
