Sec. 47.011. DUTIES OF MIDWIFE. (a) In this section, "midwife" has the meaning assigned by Section 203.002, Occupations Code, and includes a nurse midwife described by Section 301.152, Occupations Code.
(b) A midwife who attends the birth of a newborn:
(1) is not required to offer the parents of the newborn a hearing screening for the newborn for the identification of hearing loss; and
(2) shall refer the parents of the newborn to a birthing facility or a provider that participates in the program and make a record of the referral.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1273 (H.B. 411), Sec. 11, eff. June 17, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 47 - Hearing Loss in Newborns
Section 47.003. Newborn Hearing Screening, Tracking, and Intervention Program
Section 47.0031. Follow-Up Screening
Section 47.004. Certification of Screening Programs
Section 47.005. Information Concerning Screening Results and Follow-Up Care
Section 47.006. Technical Assistance by Department
Section 47.007. Information Management, Reporting, and Tracking System
Section 47.008. Confidentiality and General Access to Data