Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 709 - CRITICAL CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS SCREENING
Section 144-709-5.0 - RESPONSIBILITY FOR CCHD SCREENING FOR INFANTS BORN IN MAINE BUT NOT IN A HOSPITAL OR BIRTHING CENTER
Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-709-5.0
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
5.1 If an infant is delivered outside a hospital or birthing center by a midwife or other principal birthing attendant who is prepared to perform CCHD screening at the appropriate time (Section 7.0), that person shall do so and report screening results to the Department.
5.2 This midwife or principal birthing attendant shall record in the infant's record the fact that CCHD screening was performed, including date, time and screening results, or that a parental religious objection exists.
5.3 If the midwife or principal birthing attendant is not prepared to perform CCHD screening, he or she shall:
a. inform the parent(s) or guardian(s) about
the importance of the screening test and the State law governing it;
b. direct the parent(s) or guardian(s) to see
an individual prepared to perform the CCHD screening test by the 3rd day of
life;
c. contact the parent(s) or
guardian(s) by the 5th day of life to verify that the infant has been screened;
d. keep a written record of each
of the actions required under this rule; and
e. provide a timely report to the Department
where the infant was referred for CCHD screening and if screening
occurred.
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