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Presenter Information:	Presenter 1: Name: Elizabeth Seeliger Affiliation: Department of Health Services Elizabeth Seeliger has worked as a clinical audiologist in a variety of settings, guiding children and families through the EHDI process. She is now the Wisconsin Sound Beginnings (WSB) Program Director. WSB is the name given to the statewide Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program in the Division of Public Health. As the Director of the Wisconsin EHDI Program Elizabeth has played a leadership role in the development of a data, tracking and referral system, developed educational resources for hospitals, audiologists, and families, facilitated the development of a comprehensive guide for providers, and an interactive notebook for parents. Elizabeth has also spearheaded the initiative to enable WI homebirth midwives to provide UNHS. Elizabeth sits on the board of directors for both the WI and National Chapters of Families for Hands & Voices, and the Directors of Speech and Hearing Programs in the State Health and Welfare Agencies (DSHPSHWA).
Author Information:	Author 1: Name: Elizabeth Seeliger Affiliation: Department of Health Services
Abstract Information:	Title: Web toolkit for quality improvement Primary Track: 7-Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance Keyword(s): Quality improvement, learning collaborative Abstract: Wisconsin was one of eight states that participated in the first EHDI Learning Collaborative lead by the National Initiative for Children's Healthcare Quality (NICHQ). While attempting to replicate the NICHQ quality Improvement Learning Collaborative in our state, the need for an organized toolkit that could house valuable and applicable resources became necessary. The result is a user-friendly website dedicated to improving the system of care for newborns and their families. The website highlights national and local resources that promote best practices. It also raises the awareness of high level breakthrough changes that can significantly reduce loss to follow-up and provides mechanisms to track changes through the improvement process. Learn how you can apply this to your state and how you can help us make this toolkit even better! Presentation(s): Not Available Handouts: Not Available