Section 47.004 - Certification of Screening Programs(a) The executive commissioner shall establish certification criteria for implementing a program.(b) In order to be certified, the program must:(1) provide hearing screening using equipment recommended by the department;(2) use appropriate staff to provide the screening;(3) maintain and report data electronically as required by department rule;(4) distribute family, health care provider, and physician educational materials standardized by the department;(5) provide information, as recommended by the department, to the parents on follow-up services for newborns and infants who do not pass the screening; and(6) be supervised by: (C) a registered nurse; or(D) a physician assistant.(c) The department may certify a program that meets and maintains the certification criteria.(d) The department may renew the certification of a program on a periodic basis as established by department rule in order to ensure quality services to newborns, infants, and families.(e) A fee may not be charged to certify or recertify a program.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 47.004
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0171, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1273, Sec. 8, eff. 6/17/2011.Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1347, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.