641—3.13 (135) Procedure to accommodate parental objection. These rules shall not apply if the parent objects to the hearing screening.
	 3.13(1) If a parent objects to the screening, the birthing hospital, birth center, physician, or other health care professional shall obtain a written refusal from the parent or guardian on the department newborn hearing screening refusal form and shall maintain the original copy of the written refusal in the newborn’s or infant’s medical record.
	 3.13(2) The birthing hospital, birth center, physician, or other health care professional shall send a copy of the written newborn hearing screening refusal form to the department within six days of the birth of the newborn.
[ARC 8232B, IAB 10/7/09, effective 11/11/09]