Section 19-308.5 - Universal newborn hearing screening program. - Maryland Statutes

§ 19-308.5. Universal newborn hearing screening program.
 

(a)  In general.- Each hospital that provides obstetrical services shall establish a universal newborn hearing screening program to ensure that: 

(1) All newborns born in the hospital are screened for hearing loss before discharge; and 

(2) The results are reported as required under § 13-605 of this article. 

(b)  Tests.- The universal newborn hearing screening program established under this section shall consist of at least one of the following screening tests: 

(1) Auditory brain stem response; 

(2) Otoacoustic emissions; or 

(3) Another appropriate screening test recommended by the Advisory Council and approved by the Secretary. 
 

[1999, ch. 127, § 2; ch. 128, § 2.]