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Florida Newborn Screening Program - Hearing Resources

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Announcements

MEET ME CALL: Changing Health Care Financing for EHDI Programs: The Essential Elements of Reimbursement

WHEN: January 11, 2012 at 10:00 am or at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. These will be repeat sessions, so only plan on attending one.

PRESENTER: Dr. Robert Fifer of Mailman Center for Child Development in Miami

WHERE: Via Conference Call

DESCRIPTION: There is a tremendous push to reduce the overall cost of healthcare services. Infant hearing and pediatric services are caught in this tidal wave of proposals to decrease reimbursement, shift costs, and shift responsibilities for financial support of all healthcare services. This presentation will focus on the trends currently taking place, principles of coding for hospital and outpatient settings, coding, and documentation requirements.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Providers of pediatric hearing services (screenings, evaluations, and early intervention)

PRESENTATION MATERIAL: Changing Trends in EHDI ReimbursementLink opens in a new window (PDF 450 KB)

CALL IN NUMBER: 888-808-6959 access code: 2454201

CEU CREDIT: Nurses, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists can earn 1.5 hours by sending the original completed CEU Sign-In Sheet65.5 KB Word document opens in a new window (DOC 66 KB) and a CEU Evaluation Form61.5 KB Word document opens in a new window(DOC 62 KB) after the call to:

  • Pam Tempson
  • EHDI Coordinator
  • Children's Medical Services
  • Florida's Newborn Screening Program
  • 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin#A06
  • Tallahassee, FL 32311-7840
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REGISTRATION: Not necessary.

PREVIOUS MEET ME CALLS PRESENTATION MATERIAL:

Role of MidwivesLink opens in a new window (PDF 1.5 MB)
Perfecting Your Screening Technique PresentationLink opens in a new window (PDF 850 KB) 
Sharing Hearing Screening Results with Parents: Do's and Don'ts PresentationLink opens in a new window
Documenting and Reporting Hearing Screenings/EvaluationsLink opens in a new window (PDF 2.2 MB)
Genetics and Hearing LossLink opens in a new window (PDF 5 MB)
Cochlear Implants in ChildrenLink opens in a new window (PDF 644 KB)
Being #1 with Newborn Hearing Screening Data PowerpointLink opens in a new window (PDF 3.25 MB)

CMS Approved Audiologists

List of CMS Approved Pediatric AudiologistsLink opens in a new window
Enroll to be a CMS-Approved Pediatric Audiologist

Hearing Statistics

 1.83% of the babies born in November 2011 did not have hearing screen results reported and 4.00% were not screened because the babies were in the NICU, transferred, missed, or their parents refused.

A letter with full explanation is available.Link opens in a new window

Communication Development Monitoring Reporting Form

Communication development monitoring is conducted by early intervention service providers for children with hearing loss eligible for Early Steps.  Not all children learn language at the same rate and it is important to know how quickly they are learning. The primary purpose of communication development monitoring is to inform the parents of their child's language and auditory skill development progress over time and provide them with the opportunity to consider if any changes are needed to the child's current level of communication access. The Communication Development Monitoring Reporting Form allows early intervention service providers to enter communication development information on children eligible for Early Steps. More information about communication development monitoring and Early Steps can be found at www.cms-kids.comLink opens in a new window. 

Diagnostic Hearing Evaluation Form

The Diagnostic Hearing Evaluation Form for audiological evaluation results on infants or toddlers up to 36 months of age is available in two versions.  The eDiagnostic Hearing Evaluation FormLink opens in a new window can be completed on the computer, printed, signed, and then faxed.  The Diagnostic Hearing Evaluation FormLink opens in a new window (DOC 712 KB) can be printed, completed by hand, and then faxed. This form also contains directions on obtaining a free hearing aid test kit 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 ServiceLink opens in a new window 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.

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

The Guidelines for Infant Hearing Screening, Referral, Audiologic Assessment, Hearing Loss Management and Early InterventionLink opens in a new window were developed by the Florida Early Hearing Loss Detection and Intervention Advisory Council to facilitate the confirmation of hearing loss by three (3) months of age.  

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.

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 EnglishLink opens in a new window, SpanishLink opens in a new window, and CreoleLink opens in a new window.  Copies may also be orderedLink opens in a new window at no cost.

Reporting Requirements

 The Newborn Hearing Screening Reporting documentLink opens in a new window was created to assist hearing screeners and evaluators with understanding and implementing the various requirements related to newborn hearing screening.

Educational Videos on the Genetics of Hearing Loss
Click to see videos on the genetics of hearing loss: 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:

  • November 2011Link opens in a new window
  • October 2011Link opens in a new window
  • September 2011Link opens in a new window
  • August 2011Link opens in a new window
  • July 2011Link opens in a new window
  • June 2011Link opens in a new window
  • May 2011Link opens in a new window
  • April 2011Link opens in a new window
  • March 2011Link opens in a new window
  • February 2011Link opens in a new window
  • January 2011Link opens in a new window
  • December 2010Link opens in a new window
  • November 2010Link opens in a new window
  • October 2010Link opens in a new window
  • September 2010Link opens in a new window
  • August 2010Link opens in a new window
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  • July 2010Link opens in a new window
  • June 2010Link opens in a new window
  • May 2010Link opens in a new window
  • April 2010Link opens in a new window
  • March 2010Link opens in a new window
  • February 2010Link opens in a new window
  • January 2010Link opens in a new window

    Older reports can be found on our archive page.

    Babies with confirmed hearing loss:

    Hearing Loss Identified in 2011Link opens in a new window
    Hearing Loss Identified in 2010Link opens in a new window
    Hearing Loss Identified in 2009Link opens in a new window


    Aggregate hearing screening data, including statewide numbers and percentages of not reported, passed, referred, diagnosed with a hearing loss, not screened, and the reasons not screened.

  • Aggregate 2011 Numbers (Provisional-updated June and December of each year)Link opens in a new window
  • Aggregate 2010 Numbers (Provisional-updated June and December of each year)Link opens in a new window
  • Aggregate 2009 Numbers (Provisional-updated June and December of each year)Link opens in a new window
  • Aggregate 2008 Numbers (Provisional-updated June and December of each year)Link opens in a new window
  • Aggregate 2007 Numbers (Final)Link opens in a new window
  • Aggregate 2006 Numbers (Final)Link opens in a new window

    OAE vs. ABR Flowchart

    The OAE vs. ABR FlowchartLink opens in a new window  was created to assist hearing screeners with determining when to use the Otoacoustic Emissions method versus the Automated Auditory Brainstem Response method to screen a newborn’s hearing. 

    Screening Forms

    Metabolic Specimen Collection Card: Newborn hearing screening results should be reported on the Hearing Screening section of the Florida Newborn Screening Metabolic Specimen Collection Card and subsequently submitted to the Department of Health Bureau of Laboratories at 1217 Pearl Street; Jacksonville, Florida 32202. See Florida Newborn Screening Metabolic Specimen Collection Card Hearing Screening Section InstructionsLink opens in a new window for more information.  

    REPEAT HEARING SCREEN FORM: If newborn hearing screening results are not reported using the Florida Newborn Screening Metabolic Specimen Collection Card, a Repeat Hearing Screen FormLink opens in a new window should be completed and faxed to (850) 245-4049.

    Hearing Screening in the NICU 2010: Florida Summary Report

    The National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management collaborated with The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in 2010 survey states about hearing screening practices in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Responses were obtained from 442 NICUs in 43 states, including Florida. See the results for Florida in the Hearing Screening in the NICU 2010 Florida Summary Report137.5 KB DOC opens in a new window (DOC 137.5 KB).

    • Parent Education Materials

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    Newborn Screening - An Important Beginning Brochure Request FormLink opens in a new window (DOC 815 KB)
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     Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Brochure Request FormLink opens in a new window (DOC 825 KB)
    Image of mother and baby opens in a new window
     Your Baby Needs Another Hearing Test Brochure Request FormLink opens in a new window (DOC 811 KB)
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     Communicate with Your Child Booklet Request FormLink opens in a new window (DOC 926 KB)
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     Hearing Milestones Magnet Request FormLink opens in a new window (DOC 1.1 MB)
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    Florida Resource Guide For Families of Young Children with Hearing Loss Request FormLink opens in a new window     (DOC 1.1 MB)
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    SHINE Brochures Request FormLink opens in a new window (DOC 837 KB)
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    Choose Your Baby's Doctor Early Poster Request FormLink opens in a new window (DOC 905 KB)

    Related Links

    o   Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing FloridaLink opens in a new window
    o   Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing NationalLink opens in a new window
    o   American Academy of AudiologyLink opens in a new window
    o   American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationLink opens in a new window
    o   American Society for Deaf ChildrenLink opens in a new window
    o   American Sign Language UniversityLink opens in a new window          
    o   Centers for Disease Control's Hearing Loss in Children WebsiteLink opens in a new window
    o   Children's Medical Services, Early StepsLink opens in a new window
    o   Florida Hands & VoicesLink opens in a new window
    o   Florida KidcareLink opens in a new window
    o   Florida Outreach ProjectLink opens in a new window
    o   Florida School for the Deaf and BlindLink opens in a new window
    o   Florida Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationLink opens in a new window
    o   Florida’s Alliance for Assistive Services and TechnologyLink opens in a new window
    o   Joint Committee on Infant Hearing Year 2007 Position Statement: Principles and Guidelines for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention ProgramsLink opens in a new window
    o   Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet UniversityLink opens in a new window
    o   Let Them Hear FoundationLink opens in a new window
    o   My Baby’s HearingLink opens in a new window
    o   National Association of the DeafLink opens in a new window
    o   National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM)Link opens in a new window
    o   National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication DisordersLink opens in a new window
    o   Oral Deaf EducationLink opens in a new window
    o   Raising Deaf KidsLink opens in a new window
    o   SKI*HI InstituteLink opens in a new window
    o   Starkey Hearing FoundationLink opens in a new window
    o   The Children's Hearing InstituteLink opens in a new window