1. (a) Unless specified otherwise, all audiometers and other hearing equipment used for hearing screens in facilities must follow the rules described in this subchapter. The facility and the screener must make sure these requirements are met.
2. (b) The equipment mentioned in subsection (a) of this section must meet the relevant current ANSI standards, or the manufacturer's specifications if there are no ANSI standards, and must follow all other applicable federal and state standards and regulations for such equipment.
3. (c) Screeners in facilities must be certified by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in how to properly use the equipment, as explained in §37.27 of this subchapter (relating to Standards and Requirements for Screening Certification and Instructor Training).
4. (d) Qualified technicians must perform annual electronic calibrations and complete exhaustive electronic calibrations on audiometers used for screenings in facilities. The technician must provide proof of calibration to the audiometer's owner. Proof of calibration may be shown with a decal or sticker attached to the audiometer or the screener may keep a paper copy of the latest calibration documentation with the audiometer.
5. (e) The owner of the audiometer or the person in charge at the facility must complete biological calibration checks once a month on all audiometers used in facilities for screenings.
6. (f) The screener should conduct a brief pre-screen operational check to make sure the headset is operating properly.
7. (g) Every facility or screener for a facility that uses audiometric screening equipment must keep records of the equipment's calibration and monthly biological calibration checks. These records must be kept for three years and made available to DSHS if requested for inspection.

Source Note:The provisions of this §37.28 adopted to be effective August 17, 2014, 39 TexReg 6055; amended to be effective February 9, 2026, 51 TexReg 732.