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§ 1-550.5. Birthing facility--Pulse oximetry screening

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 63. Public Health and Safety

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 63. Public Health and Safety (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 1. Public Health Code
Article 5. Disease Prevention and Control (Refs & Annos)
H. Birth Defects and Cancer
Fayelen's Law
63 Okl.St.Ann. § 1-550.5
§ 1-550.5. Birthing facility--Pulse oximetry screening
Currentness
A. As used in this section, “birthing facility” means an inpatient or ambulatory health care facility licensed by the State Department of Health that provides birthing and newborn care services.
B. The State Department of Health shall require each birthing facility to perform a pulse oximetry screening on every newborn in its care prior to discharge from the birthing facility.
C. The State Board of Health shall promulgate rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this act.

Credits

Laws 2013, c. 60, § 2, eff. July 1, 2013.
63 Okl. St. Ann. § 1-550.5, OK ST T. 63 § 1-550.5
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 332 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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