Screening criteria, training protocols—Development of.

RCW 70.83E.020 — under Chapter 70.83E Prenatal newborn screening for exposure to harmful drugs..

RCW 70.83E.020

The department of health, in consultation with appropriate medical professionals, shall develop screening criteria for use in identifying pregnant or lactating women addicted to drugs or alcohol who are at risk of producing a drug-affected baby. The department shall also develop training protocols for medical professionals related to the identification and screening of women at risk of producing a drug-affected baby.[ 1998 c 93 s 2.]