Rule 511-5-3-.03 - Provisions(1) The person in attendance at any childbirth shall instill the prophylactic treatment in the eyes of the live newborn immediately following birth.(2) On written application setting forth the objectives, the reasons requiring the use of a prophylactic treatment other than that defined in Section 511-5-3-.02(b) and the control methods to be followed, the Georgia Department of Public Health may authorize the use of another agent or method of prophylactic treatment of the eyes of the newborn for research and other controlled use.(3) Any physician licensed to practice in Georgia under the Medical Practice Act shall report each case of Gonoccocal Ophthalmia Neonatorium diagnosed or treated by him.(4) Each person who by Georgia law is permitted to attend the pregnant woman at childbirth but who is not permitted by Georgia law to prescribe medication or treat Ophthalmia Neonatorium shall immediately upon discovery report to the local District Health Director any newborn with signs of Ophthalmia Neonatorium such as swelling, redness of eyes or any discharge therefrom.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-5-3-.03
O.C.G.A. Sec. 31-2A-6.
Original Rule entitled "Provisions" adopted. F. Sep. 20, 2013; eff. Oct. 10, 2013.