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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 10.11.02.07" title_num="10" subtitle_num="11" chapter_num="02" heading="Procedures for Birthing Hospitals and Alternative Birthing Sites.">
  <text>For each infant delivered at the facility or site, birthing hospital staff and, in the cases of alternative birthing sites, the licensed professional attending the birth shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Within 48 hours of delivery, enter demographic and birth event data into the Department database;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Within 48 hours of discharge from care in the Department database:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Document:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The hearing screening test results; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Any known risk factors; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Identify and document:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The infant’s primary care provider; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Any referrals made; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Provide to the family:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Written documentation of the birth hearing screening results;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Any identified risk factors; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Instructions for any recommended follow-up.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>