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ABSTRACT INFORMATION
Title: 'Using Quality Improvement Methodology to Improve EHDI Systems ' Track: 9 - Program Evaluation and Quality Improvement Keyword(s): quality improvement, lost to follow-up, lost to documentation Learning Objectives: Participants will understand how quality improvement methodology can be used to improve state EHDI systems Participants will learn how a Collaborative model with proven success in improving systems was successfully adapted to state EHDI systems, as well as the unique challenges Participants will learn where they can access the tools and strategies tested and adapted by the Collaborative states, for use in their EHDI systems Abstract: Since 2005, the National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality (NICHQ) in collaboration with the Maternal Child Health Bureau (MCHB) and National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM), have implemented four learning collaboratives to improve state performance in the 1-3-6 goals, reduce loss to follow-up, and strengthen systems and relationships between stakeholders. The collaboratives utilize the Breakthrough Series Collaborative (Learning Model) as a framework for state teams to use quality improvement methodology (the Model for Improvement) to test ideas on a small scale, eventually implementing successful ideas on a larger scale. Through the collaborative framework, teams learn from each others’ successes and failures. To date, most states/territories have completed or are currently part of a collaborative. This presentation will give a background understanding of quality improvement methods that can be applied to state EHDI programs, using the Model for Improvement and the Collaborative model. How these adaptable models have been applied to state EHDI systems will be discussed, including the impact of the rarity of hearing loss on the use of the model, and training providers to use small tests of change. Specific successes and challenges of using this approach will be discussed. Lastly, participants will learn where they can access the tools and strategies tested and adapted by the Collaborative states, for use in their EHDI systems. Presentation: This presentation has not yet been uploaded or the speaker has opted not to make the presentation available online. Handouts: Handout is not Available
PRESENTER(S) / AUTHOR(S) INFORMATION
Meghan Guinnee - POC,Primary Presenter,Author NICHQ      Credentials: PhD       Meghan is a Project Director with NICHQ (National Initiative for Children's Healthcare Quality). She has served as Project Director on a number of Collaboratives aiming to improve access to quality healthcare and education for young children. She is the Project Director for the NICHQ/HRSA newborn hearing Collaboratives (Improving Hearing Screening and Intervention Systems Collaboratives), which work with state EHDI systems to improve follow-up and access to services for young children with hearing loss.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exist. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist. Susan Wiley - POC,Co-Presenter,Author Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center      Credentials: M.D., Developmental Pediatrician, Professor       Dr. Susan Wiley is a developmental pediatrician with expertise in children who are deaf/hard of hearing. She has many years of experience serving children with multiple disabilities.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exist. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.