7 AAC 27.111. Prophylactic treatment of newborns' eyes

(a) Each infant born in Alaska must have administered to him or her by a physician, nurse, or certified midwife, one of the following prophylactic measures within one hour after birth onto the inside surface of the infant's lower eyelids:

(1) one-percent silver nitrate solution dispensed from individual wax ampules and allowed to remain in place without irrigation;

(2) tetracycline ophthalmic ointment; or

(3) erythromycin ophthalmic ointment.

(b) Prophylaxis is not required

(1) if the infant is receiving parenteral antibiotics; or

(2) if the infant's delivery occurs at an unplanned time when prophylactic measures are unavailable.

(c) A physician, nurse, or certified midwife who detects gonorrhea infection of the eye in a newborn infant shall report the infant's name, birthdate, extent of infection, and place of residence to the Communicable Disease Control Section of the Department of Health and Social Services.

History: Eff. 5/3/80, Register 74

Authority: AS 18.05.040

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