LAC 48:V.2203. Program for Identification of Hearing Loss in Infants

A. The program will include the following. 1. The office will require a newborn hearing screening report to be used by the hospitals to report hearing screening results and risk status on all newborns to the risk registry. This form will include written material regarding hearing loss and a toll-free hotline phone number (V/TDD). 2. The office will maintain a risk registry to include information reported on the newborn hearing screening report. 3. The office will notify parents of infants at risk of available follow-up services. 4. The risk registry will include periodic notification to parents of recommended procedures for infants and children at risk for progressive hearing loss. 5. The risk registry will include information on infants diagnosed with hearing loss. 6. The office will provide for a toll-free hotline service for parents and professionals to utilize to obtain information about the program and related services. This hotline will be accessible by voice or TDD. B. Implementation 1. All birthing sites in Louisiana must be in compliance with this act by April 1, 2002.