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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 2. HEALTH |
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Subtitle B. HEALTH PROGRAMS |
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Chapter 47. HEARING LOSS IN NEWBORNS |
Sec. 47.005. INFORMATION CONCERNING SCREENING RESULTS AND FOLLOW-UP CARE
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(a) A birthing facility that operates a program shall distribute to the parents of each newborn or infant who is screened educational materials that are standardized by the department regarding screening results and follow-up care.
(b) A birthing facility that operates a program shall report screening results to:
(1) the parents;
(2) the newborn's or infant's attending physician, primary care physician, or other applicable health care provider; and
(3) the department.
(c) Appropriate and necessary care for the infant who needs follow-up care should be directed and coordinated by the infant's physician or health care provider, with support from appropriate ancillary services.
(d) The department may coordinate the diagnostic audiological evaluation required under Section 47.0031(b)(2). A diagnostic audiological evaluation must be completed on the newborn or infant:
(1) not later than the third month after the newborn's or infant's birth unless the newborn or infant has been hospitalized since birth; or
(2) upon referral by the newborn's or infant's primary care physician or other applicable health care provider.
(e) An audiologist who performs a diagnostic audiological evaluation under this chapter shall report the results of the evaluation to:
(1) the parents;
(2) the newborn's or infant's primary care physician or other applicable health care provider; and
(3) the department under Section 47.007(b).