Rule 3701-54-04 | Results and reporting.
(A) A pulse oximetry sensor will be placed on the right hand and another sensor on either foot to establish oxygen saturation percentage in each extremity.
(B) A screening is considered passed if:
Any of two screenings, each separated by one hour, has an oxygen saturation measure that is greater than or equal to ninety-five per cent in the right hand and either foot with a less than or equal to three per cent absolute difference between the right hand and foot.
(C) A screening is considered failed, and the newborn or infant should receive immediate pediatric evaluation and/or referral to pediatric cardiology for a pediatric echocardiogram if:
(1) Any oxygen saturation measure is less than ninety per cent; or,
(2) Oxygen saturation is greater than or equal to ninety per cent but less than ninety-five per cent in the right hand or foot on two measures, each separated by one hour; or,
(3) A greater than three per cent absolute difference exists in oxygen saturation between the right hand and foot on two measures, each separated by one hour.
(D) Results of the newborn or infant's critical congenital heart disease screening or the reason the newborn or infant was not screened, in accordance with rule 3701-54-03 of the Administrative Code, are reported by the birthing hospital to the Ohio department of health using a system approved by the director.
(E) If a newborn or infant is transferred to another hospital or facility before screening can take place, the birthing hospital will report the reason why the screen was not completed, and the receiving hospital or facility will conduct the screening when it is medically appropriate and report the results to the Ohio department of health using a form provided by the department.
Last updated October 16, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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