Arkansas Code Title 20, Subtitle 2, Chapter 15, Subchapter 11 - Newborn Infant Hearing Screening Program
- § 20-15-1101 - Purpose.
The purpose of this subchapter is to provide a statewide coordinated early intervention program to identify and follow up with testing and treatment of...
- § 20-15-1102 - Definitions.
As used in this subchapter: (1) "Division" means the Department of Health; (2) "Newborn infant with hearing impairment" means a newborn infant who has...
- § 20-15-1103 - Creation.
(a) There is established in the Department of Health a program to be known as the "Newborn Infant Hearing Screening Program". The program shall...
- § 20-15-1104 - Screening of Newborns.
(a) (1) All hospitals, birthing centers, and lay midwives shall complete a hearing impairment at-risk questionnaire for each newborn infant prior to discharge or,...
- § 20-15-1105 - Provision of Services -- Test Results -- Follow-Up Care.
(a) The hospital, birthing center, or lay midwife may elect to provide for the screening of infants for hearing impairment but is not required...
- § 20-15-1106 - Coordination of Services.
The Department of Health, the Department of Education, and the Department of Human Services shall work cooperatively and develop a plan to coordinate early...
- § 20-15-1107 - Immunity.
Any person or entity who reports in good faith and without malice or who in good faith and without malice fails to report the...
Last modified: November 15, 2016