OAR 333-020-0151: Reporting Responsibility for Facilities Conducting Diagnostic Testing for Hearing Loss in Children

(1) Within 10 days of testing of a child who has a "Refer" result on the hearing screening, or who presents for an initial or completion of a hearing screening, or who is diagnosed with a permanent hearing loss, the diagnostic facility conducting the testing shall report, at a minimum, the following information to the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) via the confidential reporting mechanism(s) established by the Authority: (a) Full name of the child; (b) Child's date of birth; (c) Name of birthing facility, if known; (d) Parent or guardian's name, address, and contact information; (e) Name of child's primary health care provider; (f) Newborn hearing screening results, if not already known; (g) Name of diagnostic facility; (h) Type of diagnostic tests performed; (i) Date that diagnostic testing was performed; (j) Left and right ear specific results, including type and degree of hearing loss, if applicable; (k) Disposition, including referrals indicated for early intervention or other services; (l) Name and contact information for person completing diagnostic hearing evaluation; and (m) For those diagnosed with permanent hearing loss, the complete evaluation report. (2) The Authority may request that diagnostic facilities report additional information deemed necessary to: (a) Match the follow-up test result or status with the appropriate child in the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Information System; and (b) Provide or offer follow-up services to children identified with hearing loss or at-risk of hearing loss.