Early Hearing Detection and Intervention A roadmap to success
Minnesota EHDI Program
Tools for Improvement
Educate providers about latest clinical recommendations
Identify criteria for personnel who can conduct hearing screenings
Establish State protocols on babies who do not pass UNHS
Develop and maintain a list of providers with knowledge and expertise on EHDI
Improve access to hearing aids, cochlear implants, and FM systems
Assess and monitor State's Part C program in current service delivery and effectiveness related to children who are deaf or hard of hearing
Provide formal feedback to birthing facilities regarding EHDI statistics
Create a formal annual needs assessment for families
Collect and disseminate data gathered by the EHDI Program
Resources: Tools For Improvement
National Institute for Children's Health Quality
A Resource Guide for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, NCHAM EHDI eBook
Parental Consent for Research Use of Newborn Screening Blood Spots and Test Results
Order Free Newborn Screening Education Materials
Submit an order form for the following materials (free):
Beginnings Book - available in English and Spanish
Parent Roadmap (English, Hmong, Somali, Spanish)
Transient Follow-up Postcard
