Section 181-10-004 - PHYSICIAN DUTIESAll physicians and prenatal care providers must
(A) Provide information to expecting parents about newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease. The information must include the importance of screening for critical congenital heart disease, how it is done and that all newborns must have the test whether they are born in a hospital or birthing facility or not.(B) If he or she is a newborn's attending physician, the physician must verify the newborn screen for critical congenital heart disease has been completed and ensure the results are documented in the newborn's medical record including any discharge summaries prior to discharge. Upon notification of a failed screen, the attending physician shall assess the infant, obtain or refer for echocardiogram and neonatal intensive care unit or cardiology evaluation.(C) If a transfer to another facility is made, the attending physician must ensure the results of all screening, tests, and evaluations for critical congenital heart disease are provided to the receiving facility and physician.181 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 10, § 004
Amended effective 3/20/2020