Alaska Statutes Title 47, Chapter 47.20, Article 02 - Newborn and Infant Hearing Screening, Tracking, and Intervention Program

• Sec. 47.20.300 Department to Implement Program.
  The department shall plan, develop, and implement a hearing screening, tracking, and intervention program to facilitate compliance with the requirements of AS 47.20.310 -
• Sec. 47.20.310 Screening Requirements.
  (a) Subject to (b) of this section, the physician in attendance at or immediately after the birth of a child in a hospital in...
• Sec. 47.20.320 Reporting and Tracking Program.
  (a) The department shall develop and implement a reporting and tracking system for newborns and infants screened for hearing loss in order to provide...
• Sec. 47.20.330 Intervention Program.
  (a) The department shall establish guidelines for the provision of follow-up care for newborn and infant children in the state who have been identified...
• Sec. 47.20.340 Outreach Campaign.
  The department shall conduct a community outreach and awareness campaign to inform medical providers, pregnant women, and families of newborns and infants of the...
• Sec. 47.20.350 Report.
  The department shall prepare an annual report for the governor about the newborn and infant hearing screening, tracking, and intervention program administered under AS...
• Sec. 47.20.360 Performance Evaluation.
  (a) The department shall collect and compile performance data on the early hearing screening, tracking, and intervention program established under AS 47.20.300 - 47.20.390...
• Sec. 47.20.390 Definitions.
  In AS 47.20.300 - 47.20.390,(1) "commissioner" means the commissioner of health and social services;(2) "department" means the Department of Health and Social Services;(3) "follow-up...

Last modified: November 15, 2016