2016 Maryland Code
Health - General
Title 19 - Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions
Part I - Definitions; General Provisions
§ 19-308.5. Universal newborn hearing screening program
(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 ยง 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.
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