Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 442 - Maternal and Child Health; Abortion
BLOOD SAMPLES FROM INFANTS
Section 442.050 - Duties of nurse in charge; report required when blood sample not taken

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 442.050

Current through February 27, 2024

1. If an infant is born in a hospital or obstetric center, the nurse in charge or the person legally responsible for registering the birth of the child shall:

(a) Determine that a blood sample has been properly drawn and executed pursuant to NAC 442.030 and placed in a newborn screening test kit obtained from the State Public Health Laboratory before an infant is discharged from the hospital or obstetric center.

(b) Ensure that the blood sample is mailed to the State Public Health Laboratory within 24 hours after it is drawn.

(c) Record on the infant's medical chart the fact that the sample was taken and the date it was taken.

(d) Ensure that the report required by NRS 442.040 is completed and signed by the parent or guardian.

2. A hospital or obstetric center shall complete a newborn screening collection form obtained from the State Public Health Laboratory if a blood sample is not taken from an infant before his or her discharge from the hospital or obstetric center, unless the infant is transferred to a hospital that provides a higher level of neonatal care. The hospital or obstetric center shall send the newborn screening collection form indicating that a blood sample was not taken from an infant to the State Public Health Laboratory within 2 working days after the infant is discharged from the hospital or obstetric center.

Bd. of Health, Metabolic Error Screening of Newborns Reg. §§ 4.1 & 4.2, eff. 12-27-77-NAC A 10-23-87; 10-10-90; A by R033-16A, eff. 11/2/2016; A by R088-20A, eff. 3/30/2022

NRS 439.200, 442.008

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