NEBRASKA RESOURCES
Contacts
State Contact
Julie Miller
Program Manager for Newborn Screening & Genetics
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
301 Centennial Mall South, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 95044
Lincoln, NE 68509-5044
Phone: 402-471-6733
FAX: 402-471-7049
E-Mail: julie.miller@hhss.state.ne.us
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EHDI Contacts
Julie Thorell, RN, BSN
Program Manager for Newborn Hearing Screening
301 Centennial Mall South, 3rd Floor, PO Box 95044
Lincoln, NE 68509-5044
Phone: 402-471-6733
FAX: 402-471-7049
E-Mail: julie.thorell@hhss.state.ne.us |
Legislation
By December 1, 2003, requires each birthing facility to include a hearing screening test as part of its standard of care for newborns. If less than 95% of newborns receive hearing screening, the state's Department of Health and Human Services to adopt immediately rules for a statewide hearing screening program (that need to be prepared by December 1, 2002). By January 1, 2001, requires parent education programs in every birthing facility. By December 1, 2000, data collection from every birthing facility and every confirmatory facility (a hospital or other health care facility that provides follow-up hearing testing) to begin as well as a Department tracking system for newborns and infants with hearing loss. Requires payment for hearing screening tests under medical assistance and health insurance plans.
Citation: R.R.S. Neb. 71-4734 through 71-4744
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