MN SF473

Requires all licensed hospitals, state-licensed birthing centers, and maternity care facilities to screen all newborns for critical congenital heart disease using pulse oximetry before discharge.

Screening must occur after the infant is 24 hours old; if discharge happens before 24 hours, screening must occur as close as possible to discharge time.

For premature infants (less than 36 weeks gestation) and infants in special or intensive care nurseries, pulse oximetry must be performed when medically appropriate prior to discharge.

Screening results must be reported to the Department of Health.

Department of Health shall communicate screening protocols, provide training and resources to healthcare providers and parents, establish data collection and reporting mechanisms, and develop policies for early intervention and long-term follow-up services for identified cases.