meaning as defined in section 103 of the act of July 19, 1979
(P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act.
"Newborn child." A child less than 28 days of age.
Section 3. Informational publications by department.
(a) General rule.--The department shall make the following
available on the department's publicly accessible Internet
website:
(1) Up-to-date, evidence-based information about CMV
that has been reviewed by medical experts and national CMV
organizations. The information provided shall include the
following:
(i) The incidence of CMV.
(ii) The transmission of CMV to pregnant women and
women who may become pregnant.
(iii) Birth defects caused by congenital CMV.
(iv) Methods of diagnosing congenital CMV.
(v) Available preventative measures.
(vi) Treatment options.
(vii) Any other information the department deems
necessary.
(2) Contact information regarding support programs and
services, including the following:
(i) Information hotlines specific to CMV.
(ii) Relevant resource centers or clearinghouses.
(iii) National and local CMV organizations.
(iv) Education and support programs.
(b) Form.--The information provided in accordance with this
act shall conform to the applicable standard or standards
provided in the enhanced "National Standards for Culturally and
Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care,"
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