No. 27443: R398-1. Newborn Screening

DAR File No.: 27443
Filed: 09/22/2004, 08:53
Received by: NL

 

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:

Section 26-10-6, Testing of Newborn Infants, requires that each newborn in Utah shall be tested for phenylketonuria and other metabolic diseases which may result in mental retardation or brain damage. This statute authorizes the Department to charge fees to cover the costs of testing newborns and following up with parents of the tested newborns. This testing is a cost-effective critical method for preventing serious disability in the newborns of Utah. Therefore, the Department is authorized to adopt rules on the testing of newborns as required by 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:

This rule is necessary to assure the proper testing and follow up of every newborn in Utah. It establishes the definitions, required tests, testing procedures, responsibilities, timing, and follow up procedures; and therefore, the 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
Community and Family Health Services, Children with Special Health Care Needs
44 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84113

 

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Fay Keune at the above address, by phone at 801-584-8256, by FAX at 801-536-0966, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

 

Authorized by:

Scott D. Williams, Executive Director