2026 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 15-17, 2026 • Jacksonville, FL
| Enhancing the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention System to Improve 1-3-6 EHDI Benchmarks in New York
Enhancing the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention System to Improve 1-3-6 EHDI Benchmarks in New York
Abstract
The New York State Early Hearing Detection and Information System (NYEHDI-IS) is developed to integrate information from various data systems including vital records. NYEHDI-IS allows all birthing hospitals and providers to report results of hearing screenings, diagnostic evaluations, and early intervention referrals. Data collected from the integrated NYEHDI-IS allows the New York EHDI program to track 1-3-6 EHDI benchmarks and to make information available to providers who perform follow-ups for further hearing screening, diagnostic evaluation, and/or referrals. Multiple phases of enhancements have been made in NYEHDI-IS. The goals of this poster are to: 1) Identify core data components of the NYEHDI-IS; 2) explore ways through which the NYEHDI-IS enhancements are designed to improve system efficiency, functionality, data quality, data management, follow-up, and tracking; and 3) highlight how the NYEHDI-IS enhancements have resulted in improved 1-3-6 EHDI benchmarks in New York State.
Keywords: EHDI-IS, New York, data
- The participant will be able to identify core data components of the NYEHDI-IS.
- The participant will be able to explore ways through which the NYEHDI-IS enhancements are designed to improve system efficiency, functionality, data quality, data management, follow-up, and tracking.
- The participant will be able to highlight how the NYEHDI-IS enhancements have resulted in improved 1-3-6 EHDI benchmarks in New York State.
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Presenters/Authors
Isreal Onifade
(Primary Presenter), Health Research Incorporated, New York State Department of Health, isreal.onifade@health.ny.gov;
Isreal Ayobami Onifade is a remarkable individual with a diverse range of interests and achievements. Graduating from the Federal University of Technology Akure Nigeria, with a B.Tech degree in Microbiology, and a master's degree in biology from the University at Albany, State University of New York, he has demonstrated a strong foundation in the biological sciences. His passion for research and academic pursuits led him to explore various fields within biology, including molecular and cellular biology, environmental microbiology, and public health. As a published author and graduate researcher, Isreal has made significant contributions to the scientific community through his work. His research interests span across multiple areas of biology, reflecting his dedication to advancing knowledge and addressing important issues in the field. His academic achievements were further recognized through international student scholarship awards, allowing him to pursue his Graduate studies at the University at Albany, New York, USA. With a passion for advancing knowledge and addressing critical issues in Public Health, Isreal is poised to continue making significant contributions to scientific research and innovation.
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