Rule 511-5-5-.05 - Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening(1) All hospitals and birthing centers shall be equipped to conduct a CCHD screening test on newborn babies in accordance with the Georgia Newborn Screening Program Policy and Procedure Manual.(2) When a live birth occurs in any hospital, birthing center or in a facility that is equipped to conduct a CCHD screening test the test shall be conducted prior to the baby's discharge in accordance with the Georgia Newborn Screening Policy and Procedure Manual. Newborns who have already received an echocardiogram for any reason may be excluded from CCHD screening.(3) If the baby is admitted into a NICU or SCN, the baby shall have a CCHD screening test prior to discharge or once the baby is weaned from supplemental oxygen. Newborns who have already received an echocardiogram for any reason may be excluded from CCHD screening.(4) The person administering the test shall ensure that the CCHD screening test is conducted in accordance with the Georgia Newborn Screening Program Policy and Procedure Manual.(5) The results of the test shall be included in the baby's clinical record, reported to the Department, and given to the parents or legal guardians, in accordance with the Georgia Newborn Screening Policy and Procedure Manual.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-5-5-.05
O.C.G.A. 31-2A-6, 31-12-5 through -7.
Original Rule entitled "Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening" adopted. F. May 13, 2014; eff. June 2, 2014.