18th ANNUAL EARLY HEARING DETECTION & INTERVENTION MEETING
March 3-5, 2019 • Chicago, IL
3/05/2019 | 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Using the FL3 Needs Assessment to Inform EHDI Program Improvement | International A
Using the FL3 Needs Assessment to Inform EHDI Program Improvement
The federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau has increased their commitment to the inclusion of families in program and resource development—a recent example of this is the new cooperative agreement titled the Family Leadership in Language and Learning Program (FL3), which was awarded to Hands & Voices (H&V), a parent-driven organization that serves families who have children who are Deaf of hard of hearing (DHH), in 2017. H&V contracted with the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management to conduct a national needs assessment geared toward collecting information from families of children ages 0-6 years who are DHH, Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) coordinators, and directors of family-based organizations who are contracted with their state/territory EHDI programs. Results of the needs assessment demonstrated gaps in the current support and resources provided to families as well as support and resources provided to EHDI programs and FBOs in their service to families.
This session will provide a brief overview of the outcomes of the FL3 needs assessment. However, this will primarily be a working session where attendees will collaborate, using quality improvement methodology and the FL3 needs assessment data, to determine the relevant gaps in their EHDI system and brainstorm potential strategies in filling those gaps.
Through small workgroups, attendees will discuss and begin to develop improvement plans that include aims, measures, and specific activities or strategies to start their improvement work after the EHDI Meeting.
- Summarize the FL3 needs assessment findings from families, EHDI coordinators, and family support organizations.
- Identify and prioritize gaps found in the FL3 needs assessment that are applicable to the attendee’s EHDI system.
- Collaborate with other attendees to develop a list of potential strategies and effective practices to help improve their EHDI system.
Presentation:
18878_10481AlysonWard.pdf
Handouts:
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Transcripts:
18878_10481AlysonWard.rtf
Presenters/Authors
Alyson Ward
(), NCHAM, alyson.ward@usu.edu;
Dr. Ward’s extensive educational and professional background has provided her with a solid foundation in quality improvement, evaluation, research, teaching, training, and community engagement across various public health domains. She holds a Master of Science in Public Health and a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Data Science and Research Methodology. Additionally, Dr. Ward is a certified quality improvement (QI) advisor through the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). Currently serving as a Senior Researcher at IDRPP, Dr. Ward has spearheaded collaborative initiatives with numerous state and national programs focused on improving maternal and child health outcomes. Her experience includes leading large-scale national projects, assisting in securing and managing grants and contracts totaling over $10 million, and developing innovative strategies to address critical public health challenges. Dr. Ward has directed multiple state and regional QI collaboratives and learning communities, and she has led numerous program evaluation initiatives. She is highly skilled in collecting and analyzing both primary and secondary health-related data. A firm believer in the power of partnerships, Dr. Ward actively contributes to national and local advisory committees, underscoring her commitment to social justice and her dedication to delivering services to underserved communities. Dr. Ward loves spending time with her family and friends mountain biking, and backcountry skiing.
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