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Newborn Screening System Performance Evaluation Assessment Scheme (PEAS).

Bradford L Therrell1, Marion Schwartz, Carol Southard

  • 1National Newborn Screening and Genetics Center, Austin, TX 78759, USA. therrell@uthscsa.edu

Seminars in Perinatology
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Newborn screening (NBS) significantly reduces infant illness and death from congenital conditions. A performance evaluation and assessment scheme (PEAS) provides quality indicators to monitor and improve NBS systems.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Genetics
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Newborn screening (NBS) is a vital public health program reaching nearly all US newborns annually.
  • NBS effectively reduces morbidity and mortality associated with congenital conditions.
  • The NBS system encompasses preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic activities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of the Performance Evaluation and Assessment Scheme (PEAS).
  • To highlight essential infrastructure considerations for effective NBS systems.
  • To encourage stakeholder engagement in local NBS system improvement.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the historical development and implementation of the PEAS.
  • Analysis of quality indicators for NBS system self-assessment.

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  • Discussion of infrastructure requirements for a functional NBS program.

    • Main Results:

    • The PEAS has established a comprehensive list of quality indicators for NBS self-assessment.
    • Understanding PEAS evolution clarifies necessary infrastructure for NBS.
    • Emphasis on evaluation models is increasing for NBS system monitoring.

    Conclusions:

    • A well-functioning NBS system requires careful attention to infrastructure.
    • The PEAS serves as a critical tool for monitoring and improving NBS quality.
    • Stakeholder involvement at the local level is crucial for optimizing NBS outcomes.