Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 3. |
Subtitle 11. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH |
Chapter 10.11.02. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program |
Sec. 10.11.02.01. Purpose
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The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program shall provide for the universal hearing screening of newborns and early identification and follow-up of newborns and infants who have, or are at risk for developing, a permanent hearing status that affects speech-language skills. The Program shall identify newborns and infants who have a permanent hearing status that affects speech-language skills as early as possible.