How is the mandated reporting of presumptive SIDS cases monitored?
The California SIDS Program nursing professional compiles a log of all Public Health Services Report Forms and Coroner Notification Cards for presumed SIDS cases by the 15th of each month. On a quarterly basis usually after the 15th of March, June, September and December, letters are sent to county coroners and/or SIDS Coordinators when there are missing documents. It is the responsibility of the SIDS Coordinator upon receipt of a compliance letter to ensure the mandated documents are submitted to the Program.
