AGENCY: Southwest Utah Public Health Department (Utah)

SERIES: 16865
TITLE: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) files
DATES: undated
ARRANGEMENT:

DESCRIPTION: This is part of a federally funded project to research the cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). This program is funded under 42 USCA 300c-12 (1991). These records investigate the family background and response to SIDS. The file includes SIDS case information, Nurse Referral Form, and notice from Medical Examiner's Office. Information includes the infant's name and birth date; the date and time found dead; the place of death; the infant's medical history; the maternal and gestation history; record of other SIDS cases in the family; socioeconomic and environmental data; the parents' names, address, dates of birth, religion, educational level, and occupation; the parents' and siblings reactions; the dates of visits; and nurse or counselor's name.

RETENTION

Retain for 3 year(s) after case is closed

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 3 years after case closed and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private

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