2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes
Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics
Section 26:2-103.6 - Central registry of newborns at risk of hearing loss.

26:2-103.6 Central registry of newborns at risk of hearing loss.

6. a. The commissioner shall establish a central registry of newborns identified as having or being at risk of developing a hearing loss. The information in the central registry shall be used for the purposes of compiling statistical information and providing follow-up counseling, intervention and educational services to the parents of the newborns listed in the registry.

b. A hospital, birthing center or health care professional who performs testing required by this act shall report the results of such testing when a hearing loss is indicated to the department in a manner and on forms prescribed by the commissioner.

L.2001,c.373,s.6.

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