New Jersey § 26:2-103
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 26:2-103, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26:2-103.
Every hospital that provides inpatient maternity services and every birthing center
licensed in the State pursuant to P.L.1971, c. 136 ( C.26:2H-1 et seq. ) shall be required to provide for newborn screening for hearing loss for all newborns
born at the facility. The hospital or birthing center shall file a plan with the department, in a manner
and on forms prescribed by the commissioner, detailing how the hospital or birthing
center will implement the newborn hearing screening requirements established pursuant
to this act. The plan shall include, at a minimum, the following: a. the electrophysiologic screening measure to be performed; b. the qualifications of the personnel designated to perform the electrophysiologic
screening measure; c. guidelines for the provision of follow-up services for newborns identified as having
or being at risk of developing a hearing loss; d. the educational services to be provided to the parents of newborns identified as
having or being at risk for developing a hearing loss; and e. the protocol to be followed to ensure the confidentiality of any patient identifying
information furnished to the department for the purposes of the central registry established
pursuant to this act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 26:2-103
What does New Jersey Statutes § 26:2-103 cover?
Section 26:2-103 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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