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Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVIII. Public Health § 216.2970.Auditory screening of infants at health facilities; forwarding of reports

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) As a condition of licensure or relicensure, all health facilities offering obstetric or midwifery services shall provide an auditory screening for all infants using one (1) of the methods approved by the Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs by administrative regulation promulgated in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A.

(2) An auditory screening report that indicates a finding of potential hearing loss shall be forwarded by the health facility within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt to the:

(a) Attending physician or health care provider;

(b) Parents;

(c) Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs for evaluation or referral for further evaluation in accordance with KRS 211.647; and

(d) Audiological assessment and diagnostic center approved by the office if a follow-up assessment has been scheduled prior to the infant's discharge from the hospital.

(3) An auditory screening report that does not indicate a potential hearing loss shall be forwarded within one (1) week to the Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs with no information that personally identifies the child.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVIII. Public Health § 216.2970.Auditory screening of infants at health facilities; forwarding of reports - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xviii-public-health/ky-rev-st-sect-216-2970/

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