N.M. Admin. Code § 7.30.6.10

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 7.30.6.10 - WAIVER

A. Pursuant to Section 24-1-6 NMSA 1978, parents or guardians may waive the requirements for newborn screening tests in writing.

B. The department's newborn screening program will provide the hospital, birthing centers, and midwives with forms for waiver.

C. The infant's PCP, midwife, or nurse shall provide parents or guardians with both written and oral explanations before the parents or guardians may sign a waiver for newborn screening test. The decision to waive screening will be acknowledged by signature of the parents or guardian on the form provided by the department. The document of waiver shall be placed in the child's hospital medical record and a copy shall be sent to the children's medical services newborn screening program and a copy to the parent(s).

D. The waiver will not be used for the purpose of changing the times of the screening or for submitting only a single screen; it is used to waive the newborn screening tests in their entirety. No modifications can be placed on the form.

N.M. Admin. Code § 7.30.6.10

7.30.6.10 NMAC - Rp, 7 NMAC 30.6.9, 10/30/12