W. Va. Code R. § 65-35-3 - Appropriate medications for instillation in the eyes of the newborn - list established
3.1. The
director of the West Virginia department of health shall establish a list of
appropriate medications for the prevention of inflammation of the eyes of the
newborn. The list of the approved medications shall be kept current and shall
be distributed to appropriate health care facilities and individuals who attend
upon or assist at the birth of an infant.
3.2. The director shall periodically publish
and promulgate such further advice and information concerning the dangers of
inflammation of the eyes of the newborn as is necessary for prompt and
effective treatment. Such advice and information may include recommended
treatments and particular effects and possible side effects of the approved
medications.
3.3. The list of
approved medications, together with recommended dosages and the particular
effects and possible side effects of the approved medications shall be filed in
the State Register. Furthermore, the list shall be reviewed annually to insure
the currency of the approved medications. The director may add or remove any
approved medications from the list by serving notice upon those health care
facilities and those individuals who attend upon or assist at the birth of an
infant. Such notice shall contain the reason or reasons for such addition or
removal and shall become effective upon filing in the State Register.
3.4. The director shall furnish copies of
sections seven - thirteen, article three, chapter sixteen of the West Virginia
Code and a copy of these rules and regulations to all physicians and midwives
who may be engaged in the practice of obstetrics or assisting at childbirth.
Such distribution shall occur at least biennially. Amendments to the statutory
or the regulatory documents shall be distributed, as necessary, to comply with
the intent of these regulations. Copies of such statutes and regulations may be
obtained at any time, upon request to the director.
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