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ABSTRACT INFORMATION
Title: 'Safe, Sound and Screened: A team approach to reaching Montana's midwives' Track: 1 - EHDI Program Enhancement Keyword(s): Midwives, Education, newborn screening, collaboration Learning Objectives: Integrate other newborn screening programs into their EHDI program, for the benefit of all programs. Apply the tools given in the session to reach the midwives in their state. Decide if a consolidated approach to newborn screening will produce positive results in their state. Abstract: Historically, Montana has had a high Loss to Follow Up rate with the out of hospital birth population. A data analysis of Montana's two other newborn screening programs (Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) and bloodspot) confirmed that the problem is not only with newborn hearing screening, but with all screenings of babies born outside of a hospital. The three programs chose to collaborate to address the issue. After assessing possible strategies, it was determined the best plan to reach the out of hospital birth population was to engage Montana midwives with face-to-face outreach and education. The team recruited providers to assist with education: a pediatric cardiologist for the CCHD education; an Audiologist for hearing screening education; and a representative from the MT chapter of March of Dimes. Four regional trainings were held between February and April of 2015. The objective was threefold: to put a face to Montana newborn screening programs by having the people behind the programs meet with the midwives in-person; and to educate midwives about the importance of newborn screening and to teach them the state protocols and best techniques to preform screenings. The trainings were attended by 63% of practicing midwives in the state, as well as 12 apprentice midwives. Preliminary findings demonstrate a 16% increase in midwife reporting of newborn hearing screening. In addition to the screening data, this presentation will show the barriers that were removed by simply beginning a dialog with Montana's midwife population. The three newborn screening programs continue to meet on a weekly basis to pursue opportunities to unite for the benefit of Montana newborns. This information will be helpful to states wishing to consolidate resources to reach contingent populations. Attendees will leave with the tools on how to replicate these efforts in their states. 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
-             ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - Nonfinancial - Amber Bell - Primary Presenter,Author,POC Montana Dept of Public Health and Human Services      Credentials: Program Manager, Newborn Hearing Screening, Montana DPHHS       Amber Bell is the program manager of the Newborn Hearing Screening Program for the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exist. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist. Lisa Cannon - Co-Presenter Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind      Credentials: Au.D      Other Affiliations: Montana Newborn Hearing Screening Program       Lisa Cannon, Au.D, has been a Consulting Audiologist for the Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind (MSDB) since 2008. She provides technical assistance to the Montana Newborn Hearing Screening Program, including tracking referrals on infants and young children newly identified as deaf or hard of hearing. Lisa also provides hands-on training to nurses and midwives who perform newborn hearing screenings statewide.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - Nonfinancial -