(1) At the time that an audiologist diagnoses an infant or toddler as having a permanent hearing impairment, the audiologist or the audiologist’s designee shall ask the child’s parent or legal guardian if he or she would like to provide contact information to receive direct correspondence from qualified Early Steps providers that offer early intervention services and specialize in serving children with hearing loss. A parent or legal guardian shall authorize the release of the contact information by signing a consent form.
(2) The department shall post on its website a list of qualified Early Steps providers of early intervention services that specialize in serving children with hearing loss and have notified the department of their interest to provide direct communication to families who wish to receive information about the services that they provide.
(3) The audiologist or designee shall send by secure transmission the consent form to those providers listed on the department’s website.
History.—s. 3, ch. 2014-121.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 383 - Maternal and Infant Health Care
383.011 - Administration of Maternal and Child Health Programs.
383.014 - Perinatal Mental Health Care.
383.04 - Prophylactic Required for Eyes of Infants.
383.06 - Report of Inflammation or Discharge in Infant’s Eyes.
383.07 - Penalty for Violation.
383.13 - Use of Information by Department.
383.145 - Newborn and Infant Hearing Screening.
383.146 - Infants and Toddlers Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing; Notice of Service Providers.
383.15 - Legislative Intent; Perinatal Intensive Care Services.
383.16 - Definitions; Ss. 383.15-383.19.
383.17 - Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers Program; Authority.
383.18 - Contracts; Conditions.
383.19 - Standards; Funding; Ineligibility.
383.216 - Community-Based Prenatal and Infant Health Care.
383.2161 - Maternal and Child Health Report.
383.2162 - Black Infant Health Practice Initiative.
383.21625 - Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Committees.
383.2163 - Telehealth Minority Maternity Care Pilot Programs.
383.30 - Birth Center Licensure Act; Short Title.
383.301 - Licensure and Regulation of Birth Centers; Legislative Intent.
383.302 - Definitions of Terms Used in Ss. 383.30-383.332.
383.307 - Administration of Birth Center.
383.308 - Birth Center Facility and Equipment; Requirements.
383.309 - Minimum Standards for Birth Centers; Rules and Enforcement.
383.31 - Selection of Clients; Informed Consent.
383.3105 - Patients Consenting to Adoptions; Protocols.
383.311 - Education and Orientation for Birth Center Clients and Their Families.
383.312 - Prenatal Care of Birth Center Clients.
383.313 - Performance of Laboratory and Surgical Services; Use of Anesthetic and Chemical Agents.
383.315 - Agreements With Consultants for Advice or Services; Maintenance.
383.316 - Transfer and Transport of Clients to Hospitals.
383.318 - Postpartum Care for Birth Center Clients and Infants.
383.324 - Inspections and Investigations; Inspection Fees.
383.327 - Birth and Death Records; Reports.
383.33 - Administrative Penalties; Moratorium on Admissions.
383.332 - Establishing, Managing, or Operating a Birth Center Without a License; Penalty.
383.3361 - Limitations on Civil and Administrative Liability.
383.3362 - Sudden Unexpected Infant Death.
383.412 - Public Records and Public Meetings Exemptions.