71-560. Birthing facility; newborn infant; hearing screening test; information provided.
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(1)If a newborn infant fails a hearing screening test as provided in section 71-4742 , the birthing facility performing such screening may provide to the parents of the newborn infant the following information:
(a)Potential birth defects caused by congenital cytomegalovirus;
(b)Testing opportunities for cytomegalovirus, including the opportunity to test for cytomegalovirus prior to the infant's discharge from the hospital or birthing facility; and
(c)Early intervention services.
(2)The informational material published under section 71-558 , and such additional clarifying information as required by the parents, may be provided to the parents at the newborn infant's follow-up audiology appointment.