Appendices to the Implementation Guide for UNHS Programs
The materials in this section accompany the booklet, Early Identification of Hearing Loss: Implementing Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Programs. The purpose is to provide concrete examples of the materials developed by hospitals in implementing successful universal newborn hearing screening programs. All materials included in this section can be used or adapted by other hospitals in implementing their programs.
Appendices Table of Contents
- Section 1. Enlisting Support for Newborn Hearing Screening
- Section 2. Determining the Appropriate Protocol for Your Hospital
- Section 3. Dealing With Procedural Issues
- Section 4. Communicating With Parents, Physicians, and Hospital Staff
- Section 5. Training Newborn Hearing Screeners
- Section 6. Keeping Referral Rates Low
- Section 7. Managing Data and Patient Information
- Section 8. Financing the Program
- Section 9. Caring for Equipment and Supplies
- Section 10. Reporting
- Section 11. Completing Audiological Diagnosis and Follow Up
- Section 12. Coordinating With State System
- Section 13. Considering Legislative Mandates
| Section 6. Keeping Referral Rates Low |
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| How can I minimize the referral rate for a newborn hearing screening program? (NCHAM) |
| Section 9. Caring for Equipment and Supplies |
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| Section 11. Completing Audiological Diagnosis and Follow up |
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| Assumptions Underlying Diagnositic Audiometry In Newborns and Infants (Texas DOH) |
| Support for Parents with Children with Hearing Loss (ASDC) |
| Diagnostic Evaluation Referral Form (Utah) [PDF] |
| Section 13. Legislative Mandates |
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| Summary of State's Legislative Mandates for Neonatal Hearing Screening (NCHAM) |
| Text of State Laws Related to Newborn Hearing Screening (NCHAM) |
