1. (1) In all mandated facilities, each newborn shall receive a hearing screening, consistent with the Hearing Screening Protocol, prior to discharge from the facility.
2. (2) A mandated facility may not refuse to conduct a hearing screening due to an inability of the parent or guardian to pay for the procedure.

3. (3) In all non-mandated facilities where a hearing screening is not performed, each newborn’s parent or guardian shall be provided with information furnished by the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) including, but not limited to:

   1. (a) A statement indicating that newborn hearing screening is important to determine the presence or absence of hearing loss and is considered standard of care; and
   2. (b) A list of Authority recommended screening facility locations and contact information.
4. (4) A non-mandated facility that chooses to conduct hearing screenings must follow guidelines and follow-up requirements established for a mandated facility identified in these rules.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 433.321

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 433.321

History

PH 29-2025, amend filed 12/31/2025, effective 01/01/2026
PH 26-2017, amend filed 12/21/2017, effective 01/01/2018
PH 21-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-16-03
OHD 8-2000, f. & cert. ef. 7-20-00