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DC Code § 7-858.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 8B-ii - Compehensive Newborn Screening|§ 7-858.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Birthing facility" means a facility or other place, other than a hospital or the mother's home, that provides antepartal, intrapartal, and postpartal care for both mother and child during and after normal, uncomplicated pregnancy. (1A) "Committee" means the Perinatal and Infant Health Advisory Committee established in § 7-858.05. (2) "Critical congenital heart disease" means a group of heart defects that cause serious, life-threatening symptoms and require intervention within the first days or first year of life. (3) "Department" means the Department of Health. (3A) "Doctor" means a person holding a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree. (3B) "Health benefit plan" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 31-3171.01(5). (4) "Hearing impairment" means a dysfunction of the auditory system, of any type or degree, that is sufficient to interfere with the acquisition and development of speech and language skills, with or without the use of sound amplification. (5) "Hospital" means a facility other than a birthing facility or the mother's home, that provides antepartal, intrapartal, and postpartal care for both mother and child during and after pregnancy. (6) "Metabolic disorder" means a disorder which results in a defect in the function of a specific enzyme or protein. (7) "Nurse-midwife" means a registered nurse certified pursuant to Chapter 58 of Title 17 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (17 DCMR § 5800 et seq.). (8) "Parent" means an individual who is legally recognized to have all rights provided under District law with respect to a child. (9) "Report card" means a listing of A-F letter grades addressing compliance with the provisions included in § 7-858.03(a).  (Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 301, 66 DCR 1668; June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-118, § 2(a), 67 DCR 5090.)
DC Code § 7-858.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 8B-ii - Compehensive Newborn Screening|§ 7-858.02. Newborn screening and testing

(a) Each hospital, birthing facility, and nurse-midwife shall: (1) Inform and educate the parent of a newborn of the purpose and availability of newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease, hearing impairment, and metabolic disorders; (2) Screen all newborns delivered or cared for at the hospital, home, or birthing facility for critical congenital heart disease, hearing impairment, and metabolic disorders, unless the newborn's parent withholds consent for the screening procedure; (3) Document the screening results or the parent's refusal to permit the screening; (4) Provide the screening results to the parent of the newborn and the newborn's primary care provider; (5) When a screening discloses a positive result, provide recommendations for follow-up testing and treatment to the parent of the newborn and to the newborn's primary care provider; and (6) Notify the Department of the number of infants screened, the results of the screening, and any documented parental refusal. (b) The Mayor shall establish specific procedures for each screening through rulemaking and may revise the type of newborn screening that hospitals, birthing facilities, and nurse-midwives are required to conduct. (c) Except for statistical data compiled without reference to the identity of any individual, all information obtained from any individual or from specimens from any newborn shall be held confidential and be considered a confidential medical record, except any information for which a parent consents to release. Each parent shall be informed of the scope of the information requested to be released and the purpose of releasing the information before the release of any confidential information. (d) Each individual and group health benefits plan issued or renewed in the District of Columbia shall provide coverage for newborn screenings required by and performed in accordance with the provisions of this section.  (Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 302, 66 DCR 1668; June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-118, § 2(b), 67 DCR 5090.)
DC Code § 7-858.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 8B-ii - Compehensive Newborn Screening|§ 7-858.03. Birthing facility report cards; inspections; annual reports

(a) Each hospital and birthing facility shall report to the Department information regarding inpatient services and processes for each of the following elements as the Department may require through rulemaking, including: (1) Newborn screening requirements established under this chapter; (2) Lactation support services; (3) Education requirements on newborn and postpartum health; (4) Discharge standards established under this chapter; and (5) Clinical quality measures of obstetrical and neonatal care. (b) The Department may inspect each hospital and birthing facility to verify compliance with the requirements of this chapter and to assess performance related to the elements set forth in subsection (a) of this section while conducting its annual inspection of each hospital and birthing facility. (c) The Department shall issue an annual report that includes a report card for each hospital and birthing facility that summarizes the results of the hospital or birthing facility for each element set forth in subsection (a) of this section.  (Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, §303; as added June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-118, § 2(e), 67 DCR 5090.)
DC Code § 7-858.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 8B-ii - Compehensive Newborn Screening|§ 7-858.04. Discharge standards

(a) Each hospital, birthing facility, and nurse-midwife shall provide to each parent comprehensive newborn education and a discharge form approved by the Department with information regarding the newborn's hospital course of treatment, including screenings, procedures, and other tests. (b) The Mayor shall develop and issue standards for post-partum education, including breastfeeding, family planning, safe sleep practices, tobacco exposure, vaccinations, car safety, basic newborn care, and the results and rationale for newborn screenings. (c) The Mayor shall establish the content of newborn discharge forms through rulemaking.  (Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 302, 66 DCR 1668; redesignated § 304, June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-118, § 2(c), 67 DCR 5090.)
DC Code § 7-858.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 8B-ii - Compehensive Newborn Screening|§ 7-858.05. Perinatal and Infant Health Advisory Committee; establishment and composition

(a) There is established a Perinatal and Infant Health Advisory Committee that shall be responsible for making recommendations to the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Health regarding improving perinatal health and assuring access to quality perinatal health services. (b) The committee shall be composed of the following 11 voting members: (1) The Director of the Department of Health, or designee, who shall also serve as chairperson of the committee; (2) The Director of the Department of Health Care Finance, or designee; (3) The State Superintendent of Education, or designee; (4) Two consumer members with children under the age of 5 years; (5) A doctor practicing as a pediatric primary care provider; (6) A doctor practicing as a neonatologist; (7) A doctor practicing as an obstetrician-gynecologist in an ambulatory setting; (8) A doctor specialized in and practicing maternal-fetal medicine; (9) A health care professional specialized in and practicing genetics and newborn screening; and (10) A certified lactation counselor. (c) The non-government members shall be appointed by the Mayor pursuant to § 1-523.01(f)(69). Each non-government member shall be appointed for a term of 3 years; except, that of the initial appointments, 2 members shall be appointed for terms of 1 year, 3 members shall be appointed for terms of 2 years, and 3 members shall be appointed for terms of 3 years. If a vacancy occurs for any reason other than the normal expiration of a term, a member shall be appointed for the remainder of the unexpired portion of the term. No member shall be appointed to more than 3 consecutive 3-year terms. The members of the committee shall serve without compensation. (d) The committee shall meet quarterly, at a time and place determined by the chairperson. (e)(1) At least 6 members shall be present to constitute a quorum. (2) The committee may establish such policies and procedures as it considers appropriate for the administration of its functions. (f) The Department shall provide administrative support to the committee.  (Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, §305; as added June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-118, § 2(f), 67 DCR 5090.)
DC Code § 7-858.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 8B-ii - Compehensive Newborn Screening|§ 7-858.06. Duties of the committee

 The committee shall: (1) Gather and disseminate information about perinatal and infant health indicators to increase the public's understanding of the status of perinatal and infant health in the District. (2) Review newborn screening and surveillance data, including aggregate reports and individual case studies, and provide recommendations to improve the quality of newborn screening and birthing facility maternal and newborn discharge protocols; (3) Provide recommendations for hospitals and birthing facilities to improve metrics on the report cards issued by the Department under § 7-858.03(c); (4) Evaluate the need for and efficacy of all newborn screening tests and recommend the removal or addition of screening tests, as appropriate; (5) Devise strategies to increase promotion and support of breastfeeding; (6) Review perinatal and infant health policies and programs for the purpose of providing recommendations to improve their effectiveness in improving the health of mothers and infants; (7) Convene sub-committees for specialty areas of perinatal and newborn health, such as metabolic disorders, to inform and provide recommendations to the full committee as needed; and (8) Provide an annual report to the Mayor and Council of its legislative, regulatory, programmatic, and policy recommendations.  (Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, §306; as added June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-118, § 2(f), 67 DCR 5090.)
DC Code § 7-858.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 8B-ii - Compehensive Newborn Screening|§ 7-858.07. Penalties

Civil fines and penalties may be imposed as sanctions for an infraction of § 7-858.02(a) or (c), § 7-858.03(a), or § 7-858.04(a) pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 ("Civil Infractions Act"). Enforcement and adjudication of an infraction shall be pursuant to the Civil Infractions Act.  (Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, §307; as added June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-118, § 2(f), 67 DCR 5090.)
DC Code § 7-858.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 8B-ii - Compehensive Newborn Screening|§ 7-858.08. Rules

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.  (Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 303, 66 DCR 1668; redesignated § 308, June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-118, § 2(d), 67 DCR 5090.)
DC Code § 7-865.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 8C-i - Creation of a Program to Support Pregnant and Parenting Teens|§ 7-865.01. Support for teen parents program

(a)(1) In Fiscal Year 2019, the Department of Human Services shall establish a program to support students in District of Columbia public schools and public charter schools who are pregnant or parenting with the goals of: (A) Keeping teen parents engaged in school; (B) Improving the graduation rate of teen parents; (C) Preparing teen parents for college or a career; and (D) Preventing subsequent teen pregnancies. (2) The program shall provide supports including case management, supplies and resources, assistance with securing services, educational workshops, incentives, and transportation stipends. (b) The Department of Human Services may issue a grant, in an amount not to exceed $1 million, to administer the program established pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and may enter into other agreements, as necessary, to provide supports to District of Columbia public schools and public charter schools to meet the goals of the program.  (Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 5072, 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 5072 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 5072 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 7-871.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 8D - Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening and Reporting|§ 7-871.01. Short title

This chapter may be cited as the “Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening and Reporting Act of 2002”.  (Oct. 1, 2002, D.C. Law 14-190, § 2001, 49 DCR 6968.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 7-1031. For temporary (90 day) addition of sections, see §§ 2 to 6 of Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening and Reporting Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-379, June 3, 2002, 49 DCR 5301). For temporary (90 day) addition of sections, see §§ 2 to 6 of Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening and Reporting Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-417, July 17, 2002, 49 DCR 7387).
DC Code § 7-871.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 8D - Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening and Reporting|§ 7-871.02. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Child” or “Children” means an individual or individuals under the age of 6 years. (2) “Elevated blood lead level” means an excessive absorption of lead concentration in whole blood of 10 mg/dL (micrograms of lead per deciliter) or greater. (3) “Health care facility” means any institution providing individual care or treatment of diseases or other medical, physiological, or psychological conditions, including, but not limited to, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, nursing homes, or homes for the aged or chronically ill, but excluding private medical offices. (4) “Health care provider” means a physician, clinic, hospital, or neighborhood health center, licensed by the District of Columbia, that is responsible for providing primary care and coordinating referrals, when necessary, to other health care providers. (5) “Lead-poisoned child” means a child with a confirmed blood lead level equal to or greater than 15 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood, or such other lower threshold as the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may establish. (6) “Person” means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, firm, conservator, receiver, trustee, executor, or legal representative.  (Oct. 1, 2002, D.C. Law 14-190, § 2002, 49 DCR 6968.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 7-1032.
DC Code § 7-871.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 8D - Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening and Reporting|§ 7-871.04. Enforcement

(a) If the Mayor has reason to believe that there has been a violation of this chapter or of the regulations issued pursuant to this chapter, the Mayor may: (1) Give written notice of the alleged violation, which shall include the provision of the law or regulation alleged to be violated, the facts alleged to constitute a violation, and an order that necessary corrective action be taken within a specified time set forth in the notice; or (2) Impose civil or criminal fines and penalties in accordance with § 7-871.05. (b) Any party adversely affected by an action taken pursuant to subsection (a) of this section is entitled to a hearing before the Mayor upon filing with the Mayor, within 15 days from the date of the action, a written request for a hearing. The hearing shall be held in accordance with the requirements of subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.  (Oct. 1, 2002, D.C. Law 14-190, § 2004, 49 DCR 6968.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 7-1034.
DC Code § 7-871.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 8D - Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening and Reporting|§ 7-871.05. Penalties

(a) Any person who fails to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $5,000 for each violation. Each and every day of the violation shall constitute a separate violation and the penalties prescribed shall be applicable to each separate violation unless otherwise indicated. (b) Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter or the rules issued under authority of this chapter pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. (c) Any person who knowingly or willfully violates this chapter shall, in addition to or in lieu of any civil penalty which may be imposed for the violation, be subject, upon conviction, to a fine of not more than $5,000 for each day of violation, or to imprisonment of not more than one year, or both.  (Oct. 1, 2002, D.C. Law 14-190, § 2005, 49 DCR 6968.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 7-1035. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-871.04.
DC Code § 7-871.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 8D - Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening and Reporting|§ 7-871.06. Rules

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. The Mayor is authorized to adopt, in whole or in part, guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and may consider such other materials relating to lead poisoning prevention, testing, and treatment, as deemed appropriate.  (Oct. 1, 2002, D.C. Law 14-190, § 2006, 49 DCR 6968.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 7-1036. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-871.03.
DC Code § 7-875.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 8E - Uniform Child Health Screening Requirements|§ 7-875.04. Payment for health screenings

(a) A health insurer’s health benefits plan shall include the uniform, age-appropriate health screening requirements for children from birth to age 21 years who are: (1) Residents of the District; (2) Wards of the District; or (3) Children with special needs who reside or are receiving services in another state. (b) The enrollments for Medicaid, Head Start, Healthy Families, and CHIP are expanded to include the requirement of uniform, age-appropriate health screenings for all children.  (Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 305, 52 DCR 2331.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 305 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-310, March 26, 2002, 49 DCR 3420). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 305 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-3, January 22, 2003, 50 DCR 1426). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 305 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-71, April 16, 2003, 50 DCR 3593). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 305 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-279, December 18, 2003, 51 DCR 60). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 305 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-407, March 18, 2004, 51 DCR 3659). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 305 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-630, November 30, 2004, 52 DCR 1143). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 305 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 305 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14-164, June 25, 2002, law notification 49 DCR 6500). For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 305 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Law 15-2, May 3, 2003, law notification 50 DCR 3782). For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 305 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-117, March 30, 2004, law notification 51 DCR 3804). For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 305 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-319, April 8, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 4708).
DC Code § 7-875.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 8E - Uniform Child Health Screening Requirements|§ 7-875.05. Rules

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.  (Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 306, 52 DCR 2331.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 7-875.06. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 306 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-310, March 26, 2002, 49 DCR 3420). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 305 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-3, January 22, 2003, 50 DCR 1426). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 305 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-71, April 16, 2003, 50 DCR 3593). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 306 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-279, December 18, 2003, 51 DCR 60). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 306 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-407, March 18, 2004, 51 DCR 3659). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 306 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-630, November 30, 2004, 52 DCR 1143). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 306 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 306 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14-164, June 25, 2002, law notification 49 DCR 6500). For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 306 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Law 15-2, May 3, 2003, law notification 50 DCR 3782). For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 306 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-117, March 30, 2004, law notification 51 DCR 3804). For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 307 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-319, April 8, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 4708). Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority Under Title II of D.C. Act 15-630, the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 and any Similar Succeeding Legislation, see Mayor’s Order 2005-33, February 22, 2005 ( 52 DCR 2854). Delegation of Authority Under Title II of D.C. Law 15-353, the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Amendment Act of 2004, see Mayor’s Order 2005-73, May 5, 2005 ( 52 DCR 5501).