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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 22. HEALTH AND WELFARE
Chapter : Chapter 261-A. PREVENTION OF HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS
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Title 22 - §1531. Care of infants after birth
Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 2: HEALTH
Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH (HEADING: PL 1989, c. 487, @11 (rpr))
Chapter 261-A: PREVENTION OF HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS
§1531. Care of infants after birth
Every physician, midwife or nurse in charge shall instill or cause to be instilled into the eyes of an infant upon its birth
one or 2 drops of a prophylactic solution prescribed by the department and provided without cost by the department, except
an infant whose parents object to this procedure on the grounds that it conflicts with their religious tenets and practices.
If one or both eyes of an infant become reddened or inflamed at any time within 4 weeks after birth, the midwife, nurse or
person having charge of the infant shall report the condition of the eyes at once to a physician licensed under Title 32,
chapter 36 or 48. Failure to comply with this section shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $100 or by imprisonment
for not more than 6 months.
[1983, c. 848, § 2 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 22 - §1532. Detection of mental retardation
Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 2: HEALTH
Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH (HEADING: PL 1989, c. 487, @11 (rpr))
Chapter 261-A: PREVENTION OF HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS
§1532. Detection of mental retardation
The department may require hospitals, maternity homes and other maternity services to test newborn infants, or to cause them
to be tested, for the presence of metabolic abnormalities which may be expected to result in subsequent mental deficiencies.
The department shall promulgate rules to define this requirement and the approved testing methods, materials, procedure and
testing sequences. Reports and records of those making these tests may be required to be submitted to the department in accordance
with departmental rules. The department may, on request, offer consultation, training and evaluation services to those testing
facilities. The provisions of this section shall not apply if the parents of a child object to them on the grounds that the
test conflicts with their religious tenets and practices.
[1983, c. 848, § 2 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 22 - §1533. Advisory program for genetic conditions
Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 2: HEALTH
Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH (HEADING: PL 1989, c. 487, @11 (rpr))
Chapter 261-A: PREVENTION OF HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS
§1533. Advisory program for genetic conditions
1. Purpose; program. A voluntary statewide genetics program is established, which offers testing, counseling and education to parents and prospective
parents. The program shall include, but not be limited to, the following services:
A. Follow-up programs for newborn testing, with emphasis on the counseling and education of women at risk for maternal phenylketonuria
(PKU);
[1983, c. 848, § 2 (new).]
B. Comprehensive genetic services to all areas of the State and all segments of the population;
[1983, c. 848, § 2 (new).]
C. Development of counseling and testing programs for the diagnosis and management of genetic conditions and metabolic disorders;
and
[1983, c. 848, § 2 (new).]
D. Development and expansion of educational programs for physicians, allied health professionals and the public, with respect
to:
(1) The nature of genetic processes;
(2) The inheritance patterns of genetic conditions; and
(3) The means, methods and facilities available to diagnose, counsel and treat genetic conditions and metabolic disorders.
[1983, c. 848, § 2 (new).]
[1983, c. 848, § 2 (new).]
2. Responsibility for the program. The commissioner shall designate personnel within the Division of Maternal and Child Health to:
A. Coordinate matters pertaining to detection, prevention and treatment of genetic conditions and metabolic disorders;
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B. Cooperate with and stimulate public and private not-for-profit associations, agencies, corporations, institutions or other
entities involved in developing and implementing eligible programs and activities designed to provide services for genetic
conditions and metabolic disorders;
[1983, c. 848, § 2 (new).]
C. Administer any funds which are appropriated for the services and expenses of a genetic screening, counseling and education
program;
[1983, c. 848, § 2 (new).]
D. Enter into agreements and contracts for the delivery of genetic services;
[1983, c. 848, § 2 (new).]
E. Establish, promote and maintain a public information program on genetic conditions and metabolic disorders and the availability
of counseling and treatment services;
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F. Publish, from time to time, the results of any relevant research, investigation or survey conducted on genetic conditions
and metabolic disorders and, from time to time, collate those publications for distribution to scientific organizations and
qualified scientists and physicians; and
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G. Promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.
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[1983, c. 848, § 2 (new).]
3. Eligibility for contracts. A public or private not-for-profit association, agency, corporation, institution or other entity shall be eligible to enter
into contracts pursuant to this section if it satisfies the following requirements.
A. The entity shall submit an application for a contract in the manner and on forms prescribed by the commissioner.
[1983, c. 848, § 2 (new).]
B. The project or activity to be carried out by the entity, either directly or through an integrated, coordinated arrangement,
shall include some or all of the following services:
(1) Prenatal testing and diagnosis;
(2) Genetic diagnosis, treatment and counseling;
(3) Newborn metabolic testing, laboratory services and nutritional follow-up; or
(4) Genetics education programs for health professionals and the public.
[1983, c. 848, § 2 (new).]
C. The project or activity shall be consistent with the objectives of this section and shall be coordinated with resources
existing in the community in which it is located.
[1983, c. 848, § 2 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
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