Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 65-35-3 - Appropriate medications for instillation in the eyes of the newborn - list established3.1. The director of the West Virginia department of health shall establish a list of appropriate medications for the prevention of inflammation of the eyes of the newborn. The list of the approved medications shall be kept current and shall be distributed to appropriate health care facilities and individuals who attend upon or assist at the birth of an infant.3.2. The director shall periodically publish and promulgate such further advice and information concerning the dangers of inflammation of the eyes of the newborn as is necessary for prompt and effective treatment. Such advice and information may include recommended treatments and particular effects and possible side effects of the approved medications.3.3. The list of approved medications, together with recommended dosages and the particular effects and possible side effects of the approved medications shall be filed in the State Register. Furthermore, the list shall be reviewed annually to insure the currency of the approved medications. The director may add or remove any approved medications from the list by serving notice upon those health care facilities and those individuals who attend upon or assist at the birth of an infant. Such notice shall contain the reason or reasons for such addition or removal and shall become effective upon filing in the State Register.3.4. The director shall furnish copies of sections seven - thirteen, article three, chapter sixteen of the West Virginia Code and a copy of these rules and regulations to all physicians and midwives who may be engaged in the practice of obstetrics or assisting at childbirth. Such distribution shall occur at least biennially. Amendments to the statutory or the regulatory documents shall be distributed, as necessary, to comply with the intent of these regulations. Copies of such statutes and regulations may be obtained at any time, upon request to the director.