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Where is Screening Discussed in the Application Guidance?

This application guidance discusses the importance of universal newborn hearing screening and the challenges involved in establishing a statewide program. It provides strategies for addressing barriers and achieving successful implementation. The evaluation is linked to the screening implementation strategy.

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Where is Screening Discussed in the Application Guidance?

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  1. Where is Screening Discussed in the Application Guidance? • Title of the funding program • MCHB core outcomes for Healthy People 2010 (p. 2) • Program background (pp 18+) • Goal of funding program (p. 20) • Application review criteria (pp 21 & 22)

  2. What Do Reviewers Want to See? • Do you know why UNHSI is important? • Do you know the current status of screening in your state? • How many babies are currently being screened? • What type of equipment and protocols are hospitals using? • What do hospital administrators and primary care physicians view as the benefits and challenges? • Is there effective follow-up? • What are the relevant groups with whom you should be coordinating?

  3. What Issues are Involved in Establishing a Statewide UNHSI Program? • Which equipment is best? • One- or two-stage screening protocols? • Problems keeping refer rates low • Reimbursement issues • Training and support issues • Informed consent and education issues

  4. What Are the Barriers to Successful Implementation of UNHSI in Your State? • Insurance companies won’t pay • False-positive rates are too high • Follow-up procedures are not working well • Hospitals are opposing it.

  5. Do You Have a Plan for Addressing Those Barriers and Achieving State-wide Implementation? • Helping hospitals implement programs • Monitoring performance • Assessing program status and providing assistance where necessary • Coordinating with other relevant programs • Assessing the effects families

  6. Is the Evaluation Linked to the Screening Implementation Strategy?

  7. Implementing Effective EHDI Programs out Then a miracle occurs Start Good work, but I think we might need just a little more detail right here.

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