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Outpatient Audiology Evaluation

Babies who do not pass their inpatient and follow-up outpatient hearing screening are evaluated by a licensed pediatric audiologist, preferably a Children's Medical Services approved one. The purpose of the evaluation is to confirm normal hearing or to confirm a hearing loss. Florida's goal is to complete these evaluations by three months of age. Results from these follow-up evaluation appointments are submitted to Florida's Newborn Screening Program within two days of the appointment date. In addition to results from follow-up appointments of babies who did not pass their newborn hearing screenings, audiologist also report the confirmation of a permanent hearing loss for any child in Florida under the age of three. Each month, one outpatient facility is recognized for doing well with completing evaluations and with submitting Diagnostic Hearing Evaluation forms in a timely manner. Below are winners so far:
  • Florida Gulf Coast ENT in Naples/Estero for June 2012
  • Hearing Solutions in Lake City/Live Oak for July 2012
  • St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach for August 2012
  • Hear 4 Kidz in Homestead for September 2012
  • Miami Children's Hospital for October 2012
  • Florida Hospital Audiology East Orlando for November
  • All Children's Specialty Care of Pasco for January 2013
   
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