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MO SB230
Bill
AI Summary
- Effective January 1, 2014, all newborns born in Missouri must be screened for critical congenital heart disease using pulse oximetry or other methods approved by the Department of Health and Senior Services
- Screening must occur prior to discharge for facility births; for home births, the delivery attendant must perform screening within 48 hours of birth
- Screening results must be reported to parents/guardians and the Department of Health and Senior Services, with facilities/individuals developing plans to ensure positive screens receive confirmatory procedures and referral for treatment
- Parents or guardians may refuse screening on religious grounds by providing written documentation of refusal to the department
- Department of Health and Senior Services shall provide technical support to facilities and persons, including development of screening protocols, staff training, educational materials for families, and implementation of reporting requirements
Legislative Description
Establishes Chloe's Law which requires newborn screenings for critical congenital heart disease
Last Action
Signed by Governor
7/9/2013
Committee Referrals
Health Care Policy4/3/2013
Veterans' Affairs and Health2/14/2013
Full Bill Text
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