Section 144-279-6.0 - PARENTAL REFUSAL OF NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING6.1 In the event of a parental refusal for newborn hearing screening, the birthing hospital or birthing center shall be responsible to document such refusal, and such documentation shall be made part of the newborn's medical record. The birthing hospital, whenever practical and reasonable, shall obtain the parents' written refusal of hearing screening and provide a copy to the Maine Newborn Hearing Program.10-144 C.M.R. ch. 279, § 6.0