Iowa Code r. 641-3.13 - Procedure to accommodate parental objection
These rules shall not apply if the parent objects to the hearing screening, diagnostic audiologic assessment, or cCMV testing.
(1) If a parent objects to the screening, the
birthing hospital, birth center, physician, or other health care professional
shall obtain a written refusal from the parent or guardian on the department
newborn hearing screening or diagnostic audiologic assessment refusal form and
shall maintain the original copy of the written refusal in the newborn's,
infant's or child's medical record.
(2) The birthing hospital, birth center,
physician, or other health care professional shall send a copy of the written
newborn hearing screening or diagnostic audiologic assessment refusal form to
the department within six days of the birth of the newborn.
(3) If a parent objects to a hearing rescreen
or diagnostic audiologic assessment orally to a department EHDI staff member
during follow-up, the staff member shall document the refusal in the
department's designated reporting system and mail to the parent or guardian the
department newborn hearing screening or diagnostic audiologic assessment
refusal form in an attempt to obtain a written refusal to be maintained in the
newborn's, infant's or child's medical record.
(4) If a parent objects to cCMV testing, the
birthing hospital, birth center, physician, or other health care professional
required to ensure cCMV testing shall obtain, on the department cCMV testing
refusal form, a written refusal from the parent or guardian, shall maintain the
original copy of the written refusal in the child's medical record, and shall
send a copy of the written refusal to the department within 21 days of the
child's birth.
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