District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 7-858.02. Newborn screening and testing.

(1) Inform and educate the parent of a newborn of the purpose and availability of newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease, hearing impairment, and metabolic disorders;

(2) Screen all newborns delivered or cared for at the hospital, home, or birthing facility for critical congenital heart disease, hearing impairment, and metabolic disorders, unless the newborn's parent withholds consent for the screening procedure;

(3) Document the screening results or the parent's refusal to permit the screening;

(4) Provide the screening results to the parent of the newborn and the newborn's primary care provider;

(5) When a screening discloses a positive result, provide recommendations for follow-up testing and treatment to the parent of the newborn and to the newborn's primary care provider;  and

(6) Notify the Department of the number of infants screened, the results of the screening, and any documented parental refusal.