Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-550.5
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Birthing facility – Pulse oximetry screening
Official statutory text
A. As used in this section, "birthing facility" means an
inpatient or ambulatory health care facility licensed by the State
Department of Health that provides birthing and newborn care
services.
B. The State Department of Health shall require each birthing
facility to perform a pulse oximetry screening on every newborn in
its care prior to discharge from the birthing facility.
C. The State Board of Health shall promulgate rules necessary
to carry out the purposes of this act.
inpatient or ambulatory health care facility licensed by the State
Department of Health that provides birthing and newborn care
services.
B. The State Department of Health shall require each birthing
facility to perform a pulse oximetry screening on every newborn in
its care prior to discharge from the birthing facility.
C. The State Board of Health shall promulgate rules necessary
to carry out the purposes of this act.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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