Regulation .08 Records.
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A.
The screening of newborn infants pursuant to this chapter is a population-based public health surveillance program as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
B.
On request, a birthing facility or health care provider shall make available to the Newborn Screening Follow-Up Unit:
(1)
Medical records;
(2)
Records of laboratory tests; and
(3)
Any other medical information the Newborn Screening Follow-Up Unit considers necessary to:
(a)
Determine final outcomes of abnormal screening results; and
(b)
Evaluate CCHD Screening activities in the State, including:
(i)
Performance of follow-up evaluations and diagnostic tests;
(ii)
Initiation of treatment when necessary; and
(iii)
Surveillance of the accuracy and efficacy of the screening.
C.
Information that the Department receives under this chapter is confidential and may only be used or disclosed:
(1)
To provide services to the newborn infant and the infant's family;
(2)
To study the relationships of the various factors determining the frequency and distribution of CCHD;
(3)
For State or federally mandated statistical reports; and
(4)
To ensure that the information received by the Department is accurate and reliable.