The purpose of this Rule is to prescribe the prophylactic treatment of the eyes of the newborn; to require the person in attendance at childbirth to instill the prophylactic in the eyes of the live newborn immediately following birth; and to require the reporting of Ophthalmia Neonatorium.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-5-3-.01
O.C.G.A. Sec. 31-2A-6.