OAR 333-020-0135: Facility Responsibility if Hearing Screening is Not Conducted Timely

(1) If a newborn is discharged from a mandated facility prior to completion of a newborn hearing screening, the mandated facility shall arrange for the provision of screening. (2) If a newborn is admitted to a hospital as a result of transfer from another hospital or birthing center, the receiving hospital from which the child is discharged to home shall be responsible for ensuring that a hearing screening is performed, according to the Hearing Screening Protocol.