2.__Information to parents of children born outside of hospitals.__By November 1, 2001, when a newborn is delivered in a facility other than a hospital, the department shall provide information to the parents on the merits of having the hearing screening performed and on the availability of hearing screening within 3 months of the date of birth.

3.__Screening.__By November 1, 2001, newborn hearing screening must be conducted on no less than 85% of newborns born in hospitals in the State on birth admission.

4.__ Children with hearing loss and at-risk children.__The department shall establish guidelines for the provision of follow-up services for newborn children in the State who are identified as having or being at risk of developing hearing loss.__ These services must include, but are not limited to, diagnostic audiologic assessment, counseling and educational services for the parents and an explanation of the potential effects of the identified hearing loss on the development of the newborn's speech, language and cognitive skills as well as the potential benefits of early identification and intervention.

5.__Reporting.__ Beginning January 1, 2002, every hospital and other location providing birthing services shall report annually to the board concerning the following:

A.__The number of newborns born in the hospital or location;

B.__The number of newborns screened on birth admission;

C.__The number of newborns who passed the birth admission screening;

D.__The number of newborns who did not pass the birth admission screening;

E.__The number of newborns and infants who participated in follow-up rescreening;

F.__The number of newborns and infants who passed the follow-up rescreening;

G.__The number of newborns recommended for monitoring, intervention and follow-up care;

H.__The number of newborns and infants recommended for diagnostic audiologic evaluation; and