| Hawaii Summary of Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Legislation |
| Issue |
Excerpts from Legislation/Rules & Regulations |
| Year Passed |
1990, 2001 |
(1990, 2001) |
Full
Implementation by: |
Not Specified |
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Requires
Screening of: |
All Babies |
All newborn infants shall be screened
for hearing impairment for early identification of children with hearing loss and for the promotion of
their development of language and communication.
Source: [2001 Amendment] |
Advisory Committee
Established? |
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| Covered Benefit of Health Insurance? |
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Report to
State DOH |
Yes |
§321-362.5 Screening for hearing impairment. (c) Birthing facilities screening newborn infants for hearing impairment shall report screening results to the department, for the purpose of the department ensuring a statewide system for the screening, diagnostic evaluation, and intervention for all newborn infants with hearing impairment. [L 2001, c 42, §1]
Source: [2001 Amendment] |
Provision of
Educational
Materials? |
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| Informed Consent by Parents? |
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| Liability Immunity? |
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| Parental Objection Exclusion? |
Yes |
§321-362.5 Screening for hearing impairment. (b)… This section shall not apply if the parent, guardian, or other person having custody or control of the child objects to the screening in writing on the grounds that the screening conflicts with their religious beliefs. The written objections shall be made part of the infant’s medical record.
Source: [2001 Amendment] |
