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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  
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?
   
Covered Benefit of Health Insurance?    
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
?
   
Informed Consent by Parents?  

 

Liability Immunity?    
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]


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