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D.C. Code § 7-858.01 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (a)(1) "Birthing facility" means a facility or other place, other than a hospital or the mother's home, that provides antepartal, intrapartal, and postpartal care for both mother and child during and after normal, uncomplicated pregnanc…
D.C. Code § 7-858.02 Newborn screening and testing
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(a) Each hospital, birthing facility, and nurse-midwife shall: (1) Inform and educate the parent of a newborn of the purpose and availability of newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease, hearing impairment, and metabolic disorders; (2) Screen all newborns delivered…
D.C. Code § 7-858.03 Birthing facility report cards; inspections; annual reports
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(a) Each hospital and birthing facility shall report to the Department information regarding inpatient services and processes for each of the following elements as the Department may require through rulemaking, including: (1) Newborn screening requirements established under this …
D.C. Code § 7-858.04 Discharge standards
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(a) Each hospital, birthing facility, and nurse-midwife shall provide to each parent comprehensive newborn education and a discharge form approved by the Department with information regarding the newborn's hospital course of treatment, including screenings, procedures, and other …
