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ABSTRACT INFORMATION
Title: 'Using Multiple Methods to Collaborate & Engage Audiologists to Meet EHDI Goals' Track: 9 - Program Evaluation and Quality Improvement Keyword(s): Data, Quality Improvement, Evaluation, Collaboration, Audiology Learning Objectives: discuss the value of intentional collaboration with stakeholders list multiple methods to support best practice identify ways to use data to promote collaboration for quality improvement Abstract: How can your state EHDI program kick start improvements in timely diagnosis and referrals? Audiologists are key stakeholders in achieving EHDI goals. However, many practices do not have a mechanism in place to regularly communicate with their state EHDI program or to evaluate how their local practice is meeting EHDI goals. State EHDI coordinators can employ multiple methods to effectively communicate and collaborate with clinical audiologists to keep EHDI goals a priority. We will share how personal contact, print & electronic media, formal education sessions, data and quality improvement initiatives have been utilized to engage audiologists in working toward timely hearing diagnosis, referrals, and overall EHDI best practices. 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 - Kirsten Coverstone - Primary Presenter,Author,POC Minnesota Department of Health      Credentials: AuD       Kirsten Coverstone, AuD is Minnesota's EHDI statewide program Coordinator responsible for program planning, implementation, & evaluation of screening through diagnosis. She has focused her career specifically in the areas of newborn screening, diagnosis and follow-up. With a strong passion for quality improvement, she provides education and support to parents, professionals, and communities on Early Hearing Detection and Intervention.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exist. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist. Melanie Wege - Co-Presenter,Author Minnesota Department of Health - Newborn Screening Program      Credentials: M.A., Board Certified Audiologist      Other Affiliations: ASHA, MAA, AAA       Melanie Wege is a board certified audiologist who joined the Minnesota EHDI Team after 17 years as a clinical audiologist with a primary interest in pediatric diagnosis and follow-up. Her focus with the Minnesota EHDI Team is to provide education, support, and ongoing quality system improvement strategies to all providers involved with infant hearing screening and follow-up through diagnosis.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exist. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist. Nicole Brown - Author Minnesota Dept of Health      Credentials: MSN, PHN, CPNP      Other Affiliations: Public Member, Board of Governors American Board of Audiology       Nicole Brown is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner and has worked in Minnesota’s Maternal and Child Health/Public Health field for over 17 years at both the state and local level. She is Minnesota’s EHDI Coordinator responsible to provide long-range planning and direction for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a statewide EHDI system for children once they are identified with hearing loss. Nicole served as the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners’ liaison to the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Improving the Effectiveness of Newborn Hearing Screening, Diagnosis, and Intervention. She works with NCHAM as Quality Improvement Advisor and is the parent of two children who are deaf.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - Nonfinancial - Zaynab Rezania - Author Minnesota Department of Health      Credentials: MPH       Zaynab Rezania is an Epidemiologist for the Newborn Screening Program at the Minnesota Department of Health. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Madison with a bachelor’s degree in Biology in 2005. After graduation she moved back to her hometown of Minneapolis and obtained a Master’s of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Minnesota. Zaynab has worked with newborn hearing screening since 2008. She has enjoyed being a part of Minnesota’s EHDI program as it has grown through the years since its inception in 2007.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - Nonfinancial - Melinda Marsolek - Author Minnesota Department of Health      Credentials: MPH       Melinda Marsolek is an epidemiologist with the Minnesota Department of Health's Newborn & Child Follow-up Unit. She has been working with Minnesota's EHDI program since 2012.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - Nonfinancial -