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NC S98
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands North Carolina's Newborn Screening Program to include pulse oximetry screening for congenital heart defects (CCHDs) in all newborns.
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules for pulse oximetry screening including follow-up protocols for diagnosed infants and telemedicine options for specialized cardiac care.
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Establishes a system to track pulse oximetry screening processes and outcomes, with linkage to the state's Birth Defects Monitoring Program.
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Allows parents or guardians to object to screening in writing, with objections placed in the infant's medical record.
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Effective upon enactment on May 8, 2013.
Legislative Description
Require Pulse Oximetry Newborn Screening
Last Action
Ch. SL 2013-45
5/8/2013
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services4/16/2013
Health Care2/19/2013
Full Bill Text
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