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7 AAC 27.600. Transfers of newborns to hospitals. If a newborn is transferred to a hospital before a hearing screening occurs, the transferring hospital shall ensure that the department is notified of the transfer. (Eff. 1/17/2008, Register 185) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.05.040 AS 47.20.310

AS 47.20.300 AS 47.20.320 7 AAC 27.610. Screening protocols. (a) The protocol for the hearing screening required under AS 47.20.310 includes

(1) a list of the staff for the screening program, and a summary of the responsibilities of each staff member;

(2) if a hospital technician or hospital volunteer performs the screening, a description of the training and supervision of that individual by a

(A) physician described in (b)(1) of this section;

(B) registered nurse described in (b)(3) of this section; or

(C) physician assistant described in (b)(4) of this section;

(3) at least one or more of the physiologic technologies listed in AS 47.20.310(e);

(4) a description of the methods and equipment to be used to conduct the screening, including readily available backup equipment in the event of an equipment malfunction;

(5) a description of infection control procedures;

(6) samples of information to be provided to a parent about screening, including information about screening procedures, the potential risks of hearing loss, and the benefits of early detection and intervention;

(7) the procedures for documenting the results of the screening;

(8) the procedure for communicating to the parent and primary care provider and