2023 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 5-7, 2023 • Cincinnati, OH
3/06/2012 | 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM | From Parents to Primary Care: The Development & Evaluation of Multidimensional EHDI Education | New York Central | 1
From Parents to Primary Care: The Development & Evaluation of Multidimensional EHDI Education
Despite clear evidence of improved outcomes with early identification and intervention, delays and loss to follow-up continue in all stages of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention programs: from initial screen, to referral to audiologists for a definitive diagnosis, to linkages with early intervention. Work to eliminate redundancies and gaps for follow-up has demonstrated that responsibility for follow up at each stage of the EHDI process is often unclear. Education for parents and professionals regarding the importance of early identification and intervention, clear expectations, division of roles and responsibilities, and the identification of common goals with a shared purpose is essential.
Multidimensional education encompassing several types of media (e-newsletters, webinar, print, presentations) for a variety of stakeholders is powerful tool. Employing EHDI education is a rewarding, but complex and challenging task. The use of new and stimulating formats for education can be exciting, however without the use of data for planning and evaluation of educational formats, the knowledge gained soon becomes the knowledge forgotten. This presentation will highlight various multidimensional educational tools used for EHDI stakeholders including hospital and local public health nurses, primary care providers, audiologists, families, and specialists. Data used to assist in planning and evaluation of educational efforts will be highlighted.
- 1.Examine the effectiveness of multidimensional EHDI education for parents and professionals including hospital and public health nurses, primary care providers, and specialists. 2.Promote the use of data to drive education planning and evaluation of educational approaches used by EHDI programs.
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Presenters/Authors
Nicole Brown
(POC,Primary Presenter,Co-Presenter,Author), Minnesota Dept of Health, nicole.brown@state.mn.us;
Nicole Brown is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner and has worked in Minnesota’s Maternal and Child Health/Public Health field for over 19 years at both the state and local level. She is the supervisor for Newborn Screening long-term follow-up and 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 has worked with NCHAM as Quality Improvement Advisor and is the parent of two children who are deaf.
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Kirsten Coverstone
(Primary Presenter,Co-Presenter,Author), MN Dept. of Health, Kirsten.Coverstone@state.mn.us ;
Kirsten Coverstone is an audiologist with many years of service dedicated to early hearing detection and intervention. She grew up in southern Minnesota, earned her masters degree from the Univ. of Northern Iowa and her doctorate from Salus University. Kirsten has actively worked at the local state and national levels to promote universal newborn screening for hearing. As coordinator of the Lions Infant Hearing Program at the University of Minnesota she worked directly with hospitals to establish effective hearing screening programs and audiologists to confirm hearing loss. In addition, Kirsten implemented a statewide hearing instrument loaner program for infants and young children in Minnesota. She is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and their families as the MDH EHDI Screening Program Coordinator.
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No relevant financial relationship exist.
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