Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
LABORATORY
Chapter 246-650 - Newborn screening
Section 246-650-040 - Reports to the board and the public
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-650-040
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) The department shall report to the board annually the following information concerning tests conducted under WAC 246-650-020:
(a) The costs of tests as charged by the
department;
(b) The results of each
category of tests, by county of birth and racial or ethnic group, as reported
on the newborn screening specimen/information form ; and
(c) Follow-up procedures and the results of
such follow-up procedures.
(2) The department shall compile an annual report for the public that includes:
(a) The
compliance rate of each hospital in meeting the deadlines established under
RCW
70.83.020 for newborn screenings;
and
(b) The performance rate of
each individual hospital.
(3) The reports must be made available in a format that does not disclose the identifying information related to any infant, parent or guardian, or health care provider.
(4) The report must be posted in an accessible location on the department of health's web site.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.83, 43.20 RCW. 03-24-026, § 246-650-040, filed 11/24/03, effective 12/25/03.
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