FL S1052

Requires all hospitals and licensed birth centers in Florida to screen newborns for critical congenital heart disease using pulse oximetry before discharge, effective October 1, 2012.

Allows parents or legal guardians to object to screening, in which case the objection must be documented in writing and attached to the medical record.

Requires hospitals to designate a lead physician and birth centers to designate a licensed health care provider to oversee the screening program and ensure appropriate referrals for positive results.

Mandates that screening results, interpretation, and recommendations be documented in the medical record within 24 hours of completion.

Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules establishing screening methods, testing times, fees, result reporting procedures, and mandatory reporting requirements after consulting with the Genetics and Newborn Screening Advisory Council.