MN HF483

Requires licensed hospitals and state-licensed birthing centers to screen all newborns for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) using pulse oximetry before discharge.

Screening must occur after the infant reaches 24 hours of age when possible, or as close to discharge as feasible if discharge occurs before 24 hours.

Screening results must be reported to the Department of Health; premature infants (less than 36 weeks gestation) and infants in special or intensive care should be screened when medically appropriate but always before discharge.

Department of Health shall establish screening protocols, provide training and resources, collect and report screening data, coordinate standardized implementation, and develop policies for early intervention and long-term follow-up services for identified cases.