N.M. Admin. Code § 7.30.6.12

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

Section 7.30.6.12 - FOLLOW-UP PROCEDURES

A. All results will be reported to the hospital and infants PCP for placement in the child's medical record.

B. In the event of positive or questionable screening test results, the department of health's children's medical services newborn screening program and or contracted outreach lab short-term follow-up program will immediately contact and inform the PCP of the need for further testing. The primary care physician will be responsible for contacting and informing the parents or guardians of the need for further testing.

C. In the event no PCP is named on the newborn screening form the newborn screening program will pursue follow-up with the parents or guardians directly.

N.M. Admin. Code § 7.30.6.12

7.30.6.12 NMAC - N, 10/30/12