The MHA recently released an executive summary regarding the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ (MDHHS) adoption of new administrative rules establishing universal blood lead testing requirements for minors across the state.
The goal of these rules is to improve early detection and prevent lead poisoning in children. The rules establish standardized testing requirements for physicians treating minors and mandate integration of test results into the Michigan Care Improvement Registry.
The executive summary provides members with more details of the following:
- Testing requirements.
- Identification of high-risk jurisdictions.
- Reporting and immunization records integrations.
- Parental objections.
- Recommended actions for hospitals.
Members are encouraged to review the executive summary and share it with other hospital leaders. Members with questions may contact Lenise Freeman at the MHA.