2016 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 40 - Public Health and Safety
RS 40:1083.3 - Critical congenital heart disease screening

LA Rev Stat § 40:1083.3 (2016) What's This?

§1083.3. Critical congenital heart disease screening

            Each birthing facility in the state of Louisiana shall perform pulse oximetry screening for the identification of CCHD on every newborn in its care prior to discharge from the birthing facility, unless prohibited by the parent or guardian of the newborn.

            Acts 2013, No. 407, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.373 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.

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