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Florida Newborn Screening Program - Hearing Resources

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Hearing Statistics:

 1.62% of the babies born in October 2008 did not have hearing screen results reported and 3.49% were not screened because the babies were in the NICU, transferred, missed or their parents refused.

This is a drastic improvement in the reporting of the baby's hearing screens! A letter with full explanation is available.Link opens in a new window

Diagnostic Hearing Evaluation Form

The Diagnostic Hearing Evaluation FormLink opens in a new window for audiological evaluation results on infants or toddlers up to 36 months of age is available. This form also contains directions on obtaining a free hearing aid test kit, ordering Early Steps and SHINE brochures, and submitting results to the newborn screening data system.

Suggested Guidelines for Newborn Hearing Screening and Evaluation Services

The Suggested Guidelines for Newborn Hearing Screening and Evaluation Services have been updated to include the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH) 2007 Position Statement: Principles and Guidelines for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Programs. The guidelines provide a description of a quality hearing screening program for newborn nurseries and recommended procedures for audiologists performing follow up hearing screening or audiologic assessment of infants identified during universal newborn hearing screening.

suggested guidelinesLink opens in a new window

Script for Hearing Screeners

A scriptLink opens in a new window for hearing screeners to use when discussing the hearing screen and screen results with parents.

Educational Videos on the Genetics of Hearing Loss

As these presentations are developed, they will be posted: hearing loss videos.Link opens in a new window

Hospital Hearing Screening Rates

Reports on hearing screening results for each birthing center in Florida are available for the following time periods:

  • October 2008Link opens in a new window
  • September 2008Link opens in a new window
  • August 2008Link opens in a new window
  • July 2008Link opens in a new window
  • June 2008Link opens in a new window
  • May 2008Link opens in a new window
  • April 2008Link opens in a new window
  • March 2008Link opens in a new window
  • February 2008Link opens in a new window
  • January 2008Link opens in a new window
  • December 2007Link opens in a new window
  • November 2007Link opens in a new window
  • October 2007Link opens in a new window
  • September 2007Link opens in a new window
  • August 2007Link opens in a new window
  • July 2007Link opens in a new window
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  • May 2007Link opens in a new window
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  • January 2007Link opens in a new window
  • December 2006Link opens in a new window
  • November 2006Link opens in a new window
  • October 2006Link opens in a new window
  • September 2006Link opens in a new window
  • August 2006Link opens in a new window
  • July 2006Link opens in a new window
  • June 2006Link opens in a new window
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  • January 2006Link opens in a new window

    Babies with confirmed hearing loss:

    Hearing Loss Identified in 2008Link opens in a new window


    Reports on unscreened infant numbers in the aggregate for Florida are available with monthly updates as follows:

  • Aggregate 2008 Numbers to dateLink opens in a new window
  • Aggregate 2007 NumbersLink opens in a new window
  • Aggregate 2006 NumbersLink opens in a new window

    CMS Approved Audiologists:

    Approved AudiologistsLink opens in a new window

    Scholarship Opportunity

    A scholarship is available to clinicians serving as the medical home for a child with confirmed hearing loss. This scholarship covers Web-based e-learning entitled Childhood Hearing: A Sound Foundation in the Medical HomeLink opens in a new window.

    Screening Forms

    The Newborn Hearing Screening results should be reported on the Metabolic Specimen Collection Card for each infant before discharge.

    If a screening cannot be completed soon after birth, a Hearing Repeat FormLink opens in a new window should be submitted within 30 days.
     

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