Hearing Resources - Florida Newborn Screening Program

Most states have a statute requiring universal newborn hearing screening. Since October 1, 2000 newborn hearing screening has been required, unless the parent objects, for all newborns in Florida. The intent of this statute is "to provide a statewide comprehensive and coordinated interdisciplinary program of early hearing impairment screening, identification, and followup care for newborns. The goal is to screen all newborns for hearing impairment in order to alleviate the adverse effects of hearing loss on speech and language development, academic performance, and cognitive development." To see the complete statute, visit Florida Statute 383.145.

Documents

Guidelines for Infant Hearing Screening, Referral, Audiologic Assessment, Hearing Loss Management and Early Intervention

Newborn Hearing Screening Scripts for Sharing Hearing Screening Results with Parents

List of CMS Approved Audiologists

Newborn Hearing Screening Reporting

OAE vs. ABR Flowchart

Florida Newborn Screening Metabolic Specimen Collection Card Hearing Screening Section Instructions

Direct Secure Messaging (DSM) Standard Operating Procedures

Hearing Screening in the NICU 2010: Florida Summary Report

Hearing Result Reporting

The preferred method of reporting hearing screening results to the Florida Newborn Screening Program is on the Florida Newborn Screening blood specimen card. Hearing screening results not reported on the card are to be entered into eReportsâ¢. Once users are registered and trained in eReportsâ¢ usage, results via fax and Direct Secure Messaging (DSM) are no longer necessary.

Electronic

eReports

Direct Secure Messaging (DSM)

Paper Forms

Fax or Mail

Florida Resource Guide for Families of Young Children with Hearing Loss

The Florida Resource Guide for Families of Young Children with Hearing Loss is an excellent resource for parents of a young child diagnosed with partial or total hearing loss. The guide covers testing, communication exercises, intervention resources available, available technology, an advocacy chapter and much more. The guide may be downloaded and printed in English, Spanish, and Creole. Copies may also be ordered at no cost.

Educational Videos on Hearing Loss

Giving Your Baby a Sound Beginning (English) - A short introduction for parents about why the hospital is doing newborn hearing screening. Available in Spanish.

University of Florida Division of Genetics and Metabolism hearing loss videos - A series of videos on the genetics of hearing loss.

For 50 years, they said it must be done...Now it is - Provides an overview of the rationale for universal newborn hearing screening and shows how it is done. Features former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop.

Find more videos for parents and professionals at NCHAM's website.

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Data

Inpatient Hospital Hearing Screening

Outpatient Audiology Evaluation

Early Intervention Services for Children with a Hearing Loss

Parent Education Materials

Newborn Screening - An Important Beginning Brochure Request Form

Loss & Found: Following Through When a Baby Doesn't Pass the Newborn Hearing Screening Request Form

Your Baby Needs Another Hearing Test Brochure Request Form

Referred Hearing Folder Request Form

Communicate with Your Child Booklet Request Form

Hearing Milestones Magnet Request Form

Florida Resource Guide For Families of Young Children with Hearing Loss Request Form

Early Intervention Hearing Services Brochures Request Form

Choose Your Baby's Doctor Early Poster Request Form