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Resources for Establishing and Operating
Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Programs
In helping many of these hospitals, we have developed some resources to aid in the establishment and operation of UNHS programs. Additionally, we maintain early hearing detection and intervention (including UNHS) information about U.S. states, territories and commonwealths. You can find these resources and information below.
UNHS Implementation Guide
The Implementation Guide outlines some of the most important issues that need to be addressed in implementing and operating a successful early identification of hearing loss program for newborns. |
Fact Sheet [PDF]
Did you know that every day, 33 babies (or 12,000 each year) are born in the United States with permanent hearing loss? With 3 of every 1,000 newborns having a hearing loss, it is the most frequently occurring birth defect. See our fact sheet  to find many other interesting tidbits about newborn hearing screening. |
Calculate The Cost
This accounting spreadsheet allows you can specify in a few minutes all of the assumptions and cost specifications for your hospital, and the computer will automatically calculate the cost per baby, the annual total cost, and the cost per baby identified. |
Selecting Equipment
NCHAM has complied a summary of the research evidence and the clinical experience in an effort to help people select equipment to use in their own newborn hearing screening program. |
Educational & Training Video
This educational & training video can be used to educate parents, professionals, and policy-makers about the benefits and techniques for doing universal newborn hearing screening, train screeners in the effective use of TEOAE, and to inform parents about what will be happening in their hospital related to universal newborn hearing screening. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Have a question or comment about universal newborn hearing screening? Check out our frequently asked questions to see what others have frequently asked about universal newborn hearing screening. |
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