144.125 TESTS OF INFANTS FOR HERITABLE AND CONGENITAL DISORDERS. Subdivision 1. Duty to perform testing. (a) It is the duty of (1) the administrative officer or other person in charge of each institution caring for infants 28 days or less of age, (2) the person required in pursuance of the provisions of section 144.215, to […]
144.1251 NEWBORN SCREENING FOR CRITICAL CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE (CCHD). Subdivision 1. Required testing and reporting. (a) Each licensed hospital or state-licensed birthing center or facility that provides maternity and newborn care services shall provide screening for congenital heart disease to all newborns prior to discharge using pulse oximetry screening. The screening must occur after the […]
144.1255 HERITABLE AND CONGENITAL DISORDERS. Subdivision 1. Creation and membership. (a) By July 1, 2003, the commissioner of health shall appoint an advisory committee to provide advice and recommendations to the commissioner concerning tests and treatments for heritable and congenital disorders found in newborn children. Membership of the committee shall include, but not be limited […]
144.128 COMMISSIONER’S DUTIES. (a) The commissioner shall: (1) notify the physicians of newborns tested of the results of the tests performed; (2) make referrals for the necessary treatment of diagnosed cases of heritable and congenital disorders when treatment is indicated; (3) maintain a registry of the cases of heritable and congenital disorders detected by the […]
