HB 1548 -- HEARING SCREENING FOR NEWBORNS (Barry)

This bill revises a provision pertaining to hearing screening for
newborns.

Effective January 1, 2002, any facility which transfers a newborn
to a different facility for further acute care prior to the
completion of the newborn hearing screening is required to notify
the receiving facility of the current status of the hearing
screening.  If the hearing screening is incomplete, the receiving
facility is responsible for completing the hearing screening for
newborns.

Currently, hospitals or ambulatory surgical centers are required
to perform the hearing screening for newborns delivered in their
facilities prior to discharge.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 11, 2002 at 9:01 am