Or. Admin. R. 333-020-0132 – Follow Up Requirements for Facilities Conducting Hearing Screenings

All screening facilities shall:

(1) Provide to the parent or guardian of the child, the following:
1. (a) Hearing screening results verbally and in writing within 10 days of the screening.
  1. (A) This information shall include a description of the meaning of a “Pass” result and a “Refer” result, as defined in these rules.
  2. (B) For parents or guardians who have limited English proficiency or who prefer to communicate in a language other than English or who communicates in signed language, health care interpreter services shall be provided in accordance with ORS 413.559 and OAR 950-050-0160.
  3. (C) Written information shall be provided in the parent or guardian’s language of choice.
2. (b) Names and contact information for diagnostic facilities and a description of the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention for any child who needs additional testing.
3. (c) Information on congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), furnished by the Oregon Health Authority.
(2) Provide the primary care provider of the child, the hearing screening results in writing within 10 days of the screening. This notification shall include a description of the meaning of a “Pass” result and a “Refer” result, as defined in these rules.
(3) Identify a point of contact for the facility and provide the designated staff name and contact information to the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program to aid in the follow up and care coordination of children screened at their facility.

ORS 433.321 & ORS 433.323

ORS 433.321, ORS 433.323 & ORS 433.298