A center shall adopt, implement, and enforce written policies and procedures for the care of the newborn. The clinical director shall review and revise the policies as necessary to reflect current practices. The policies shall include the following:

1. (1) resuscitation of the newborn;
2. (2) prophylactic treatment of the eyes;
3. (3) documentation of a physical examination of the newborn performed before discharge;
4. (4) referral for any abnormalities or problems;
5. (5) the collection of blood for newborn screening; and
6. (6) procedures for the detection of Rh and ABO isoimmunization.

Source Note:The provisions of this §503.49 adopted to be effective December 2, 2007, 32 TexReg 8507; transferred effective November 29, 2024, as published in the November 8, 2024, issue of the Texas Register, 49 TexReg 9022.