DAR File No. 37810

Health, Family Health and Preparedness, Children with Special Health Care Needs

Rule R398-2

Newborn Hearing Screening

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 37810
Filed: 07/01/2013 02:09:15 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

The purpose of this rule is to facilitate early detection, prompt referral, and early habilitation of infants with significant, permanent hearing loss. Authority for the Newborn Hearing Screening program and promulgation of rules to implement the program are found in Section 26-10-6.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Newborn hearing screening is recognized internationally as a proven method of identifying newborns with hearing loss. Early identification allows for early intervention and development of appropriate speech and language skills, academic success and emotional security. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Health
Family Health and Preparedness, Children with Special Health Care Needs
44 N MARIO CAPECCHI DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84113

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Richard Harward at the above address, by phone at 801-584-8529, by FAX at 801-584-8492, or by Internet E-mail at rharward@utah.gov

Authorized by:

David Patton, Executive Director

Effective:

07/01/2013