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AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF

NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING 

MONTHLY

November 2022 | Issue 21

Refer to a Pediatric Audiologist When a Baby Does Not Pass Their Newborn Hearing Screening

IN THIS ISSUE

Refer to a Pediatric Audiologist When a Baby Does Not Pass Their Newborn Hearing Screening

Colorado Hands & Voices Updated Roadmaps

Colorado Hands & Voices

Updated Roadmaps

Colorado Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (COEHDI) and Colorado Hands & Voices (CO H&V) are excited to announce the release of updated Roadmaps for families. These Roadmaps help families understand the journey from newborn hearing screening to diagnostic testing to early intervention and family support. This generic Roadmap is accompanied by regional-specific resources based on where the family lives, including a list of pediatric audiologists in their area. Notice the inclusion of screening information for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV). 

As newborn hearing screeners, we want to make and we want to make sure families understand the importance of follow-up. Please provide families with babies who do not pass their newborn hearing screening with a Roadmap. This makes it easy for families to receive access to care 

The updated Roadmaps are available in an online interactive weblink and in a printable format. 

ROADMAP IMAGE TEXT:

Colorado Infant Hearing Program - a Roadmap for Families

Birth

Home or Hospital Birth

• First Newborn Hearing Screen - Date.
• Screening results: Left ear - did not pass, pass, not screened (missed).
• Screening results: Right ear - did not pass, pass, not screened (missed).
• Be sure your doctor gets the results of all your tests!
• Ask about cCMV Screening.
• Well-baby checkup with health care provider at 2-4 days.

Before 1 month

Outpatient Hearing Screen (Or rescreen)

• Place - Date - Time
• Screening results: Left ear - did not pass, pass, not screened (missed)
• Screening results: Right ear - did not pass, pass, not screened (missed)
• If your baby is referred or misses the first screening of one or both ears:
• Schedule an outpatient screen at your hospital or
• schedule an evaluation with a pediatric audiologist.
• If your baby is referred on the outpatient screen, schedule an appointment with a pediatric audiologist right away.
• Well-baby checkup with health care provider at one month.

Before 3 months

Evaluation by a pediatric audiologist with experience testing children 0-6 months of age (Babies over 4 months old may need sedation)

• Place - Date - Time.
• Test Results: Left ear - no hearing difference - hearing difference.
• Test Results: Right ear - no hearing difference - hearing difference.
• If your baby has a hearing difference, the next steps are:
• Contact the local Colorado Hearing (CO-Hear) Resource Guide and early Intervention Colorado (Part C) if you are not contacted by them.
• Connect with Colorado Hands and Voices.
• Expect evaluation by an ENT (Ear Nose and Throat) doctor or an Otolaryngologist.
• Learn about communication opportunities and programs.
• Discuss hearing aids (Including loaners) and other devices with a pediatric audiologist. Learn about assistive listening devices to help listening in noise.
• Ask about the Ascent Program (meeting deaf and hard of hearing adults).
• Well-baby checkup with health care provider at two months.

Before 6 months

Children who participate in early intervention prior to six months can have age-appropriate skills by preschool.

• Enroll in early intervention program that has experience serving children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
• Continue regular visits with your pediatric audiologist.
• Evaluations to discuss with your medical provider: Ophthalmologist (eye specialist), genetic specialist, other medical specialists (heart, development, kidneys, etc).
• Well-baby checkup with health care provider at six months.

CONTACT

For technical questions about hearing screening, please contact:

Hannah Glick, AuD, PhD, CCC-A

EHDI Consultant

[email protected]

303-518-2053