OAR 333-020-0130: Facility Requirements to Provide Hearing Screenings in Newborns

(1) In all mandated facilities, each newborn shall receive a hearing screening, consistent with the Hearing Screening Protocol, prior to discharge from the facility. (2) A mandated facility may not refuse to conduct a hearing screening due to an inability of the parent or guardian to pay for the procedure. (3) In all non-mandated facilities where a hearing screening is not performed, each newborn’s parent or guardian shall be provided with information furnished by the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) including, but not limited to: (a) A statement indicating that newborn hearing screening is important to determine the presence or absence of hearing loss and is considered standard of care; and (b) A list of Authority recommended screening facility locations and contact information. (4) A non-mandated facility that chooses to conduct hearing screenings must follow guidelines and follow-up requirements established for a mandated facility identified in these rules.