Improvement Strategies

Fax back receipt of Did Not Pass results

Confirm follow-up appointment at the first visit

Standardize office procedures for data-sharing with the EHDI Team

Complete the EHDI Care Map with the family, planning and coordinating expected care and referrals

Streamline authorizations to eliminate delay to specialty providers such as ENT and genetics

Offer and provide referral to Guide By Your Side or other parent support groups

Refer to early intervention within 48 hours of diagnosis

Obtain a consent for release of information at first contact

Record data in the state EHDI reporting system (WE-TRAC)

Resources: Best Practices Guidelines

Newborn and Infant Hearing Screening Initiative (National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for Children with Special Needs)