Texas Administrative Code
Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES
Part 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Chapter 137 - BIRTHING CENTERS
Subchapter D - OPERATIONAL AND CLINICAL STANDARDS FOR THE PROVISION AND COORDINATION OF TREATMENT AND SERVICES
Section 137.49 - Care of the Newborn
Universal Citation: 25 TX Admin Code ยง 137.49
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
A center shall adopt, implement, and enforce written policies and procedures for the care of the newborn. The clinical director shall review and revise the policies as necessary to reflect current practices. The policies shall include the following:
(1) resuscitation of the newborn;
(2) prophylactic treatment of the eyes;
(3) documentation of a physical examination of the newborn performed before discharge;
(4) referral for any abnormalities or problems;
(5) the collection of blood for newborn screening; and
(6) procedures for the detection of Rh and ABO isoimmunization.
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