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Hear early: New Mexico's universal newborn hearing screening program.

S L McDaniel1, M Olguin, K L Horn

  • 1Director of Programs, Presbyterian Ear Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106, USA.

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|October 16, 1999
PubMed
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New Mexico's Hear Early program screens 95% of newborns, establishing a comprehensive system for early hearing detection and intervention. This statewide initiative addresses critical components for successful newborn hearing screening and follow-up care.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Audiology
  • Healthcare Systems

Background:

  • New Mexico established the Hear Early program in 1996 to address newborn hearing screening.
  • The program has achieved significant participation, covering 31 of 32 birthing hospitals.
  • Hear Early now screens 95% of the state's approximately 27,500 annual births.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and critical components of New Mexico's statewide newborn hearing screening program.
  • To outline the rationale behind the Hear Early program's design and implementation.
  • To share experiences, accomplishments, and challenges encountered in establishing the system.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a comprehensive statewide system involving input from professionals and consumers.

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  • Implementation of screening, assessment, and intervention protocols.
  • Addressing systems development, equipment, follow-up, data management, and tracking.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful establishment of a statewide newborn hearing screening program covering 95% of births.
    • Identification of critical components for a comprehensive program, including screening, assessment, and intervention.
    • Experience gained in managing equipment, data, and follow-up procedures.

    Conclusions:

    • The Hear Early program demonstrates a successful model for statewide newborn hearing screening.
    • A comprehensive approach including screening, assessment, and intervention is crucial for program success.
    • Ongoing management of systems, data, and follow-up remains essential for program effectiveness.