C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 279
Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
SUMMARY: These rules define the responsibilities of hospital administration and staff, primary healthcare providers, the Maine Newborn Hearing program, pediatric audiologic providers and others, with regard to the screening of newborn infants for hearing loss and the tracking and follow-up of identified infants. These rules address the documentation of information provided to parents; designation of a contact person in each hospital; timing of hearing screening; parental refusal of hearing screening; types of records to be maintained; data to be reported; responsibilities for follow-up tests when necessary; documentation of results and contact with families.
C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 279
January 1, 2004 - filing 2003-360