Chapter 71 — PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
3,329 sections in this chapter.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-542 Immunization information system; immunization information; confidentiality; violation; penalty.
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Immunization information in the immunization information system established pursuant to section 71-541.01 is confidential, and unrestricted immunization information may only be accessed pursuant to rules and regulations of the Department of Health and Human Services. Unauthorized…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-543 Rules and regulations.
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The Department of Health and Human Services may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to implement sections 71-539 to 71-544, including procedures and methods for and limitations on access to and security and confidentiality of the immunization information.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-544 Immunity.
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Any person who receives or releases immunization information in the form and manner prescribed in sections 71-539 to 71-544 and any rules and regulations which may be adopted and promulgated pursuant to sections 71-539 to 71-544 is not civilly or criminally liable for such receip…
Repealed. Laws 2008, LB 928, § 47.
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Repealed. Laws 2008, LB 928, § 47.
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Repealed. Laws 2008, LB 928, § 47.
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Repealed. Laws 2008, LB 928, § 47.
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Repealed. Laws 2008, LB 928, § 47.
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Repealed. Laws 2008, LB 928, § 47.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-551 Physician; genetic tests; written informed consent; requirements; Department of Health and Human Services; duty.
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(1) Except as provided in section 71-519 and except for newborn screening tests ordered by physicians to comply with the law of the state in which the infant was born, a physician or an individual to whom the physician has delegated authority to perform a selected act, task, or f…
Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Transferred to section 71-5501.01.
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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-552 Syndromic surveillance program; development; department set standards for reporting by hospitals; additional powers of department; use, confidentiality, and immunity; failure to make report; grounds for discipline.
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(1) For purposes of protecting the public health and tracking the impact of disease prevention strategies intended to lower the cost of health care, the Department of Health and Human Services shall develop a syndromic surveillance program that respects patient privacy and benefi…
Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Transferred to section 71-5514.01.
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Repealed. Laws 1997, LB 138, § 57.
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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-553 Act, how cited.
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Sections 71-553 to 71-557 shall be known and may be cited as the Newborn Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening Act.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-554 Legislative findings.
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The Legislature finds that: (1) Critical congenital heart disease is among the most common birth defects; (2) Critical congenital heart disease is the leading cause of death for infants born with a birth defect; (3) A major cause of infant mortality as a result of critical congen…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-555 Terms, defined.
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For purposes of the Newborn Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening Act: (1) Birthing facility means a hospital or other health care facility in this state which provides birthing and newborn care services; (2) Critical congenital heart disease screening means a testing proce…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-556 Newborn; critical congenital heart disease screening; responsibilities.
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(1) All newborns in this state shall undergo critical congenital heart disease screening in accordance with standards determined in rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the department. (2) For deliveries in a birthing facility, the birthing facility shall develop and …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-557 Department; duties; rules and regulations.
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The department shall: (1) In consultation with a panel of persons having expertise in the field of critical congenital heart disease screening, develop approved methods of critical congenital heart disease screening; (2) Apply for all available federal funding to carry out the Ne…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-558 Cytomegalovirus; informational materials; department; duties.
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(1) The Department of Health and Human Services shall develop and publish informational materials for women who may become pregnant, expectant parents, and parents of infants regarding: (a) The incidence of cytomegalovirus; (b) The transmission of cytomegalovirus to pregnant wome…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-559 Health care provider; provide informational materials; when.
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A health care provider offering care to pregnant women may provide the informational materials published under section 71-558 to each pregnant woman during the first trimester of pregnancy or when a pregnant woman comes under the care of a provider after the first trimester of pr…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 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)…
Repealed. Laws 1991, LB 400, § 26.
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