§ 19-308.5. Universal newborn hearing screening program

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   (a) In general. -- Each hospital that provides obstetrical services shall establish a universal newborn hearing screening program to ensure that:

   (1) All newborns born in the hospital are screened for hearing loss before discharge; and

   (2) The results are reported as required under § 13-605 of this article.

(b) Tests. -- The universal newborn hearing screening program established under this section shall consist of at least one of the following screening tests:

   (1) Auditory brain stem response;

   (2) Otoacoustic emissions; or

   (3) Another appropriate screening test recommended by the Advisory Council and approved by the Secretary.

HISTORY: 1999, ch. 127, § 2; ch. 128, § 2.

                    
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