Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)
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Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI)
651-201-5466
800-664-7772
Contact Info
Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI)
651-201-5466
800-664-7772
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
Outpatient Screening: Before One Month
Role of outpatient screening staff
Important Steps to Cover:
- Complete outpatient rescreening before 1 month of age.
- Educate parents about newborn hearing screening follow-up.
- Prepare quiet infant and screen both ears.
- If result is REFER (DID NOT PASS), schedule appointment for diagnostic audiology evaluation.
- Report final outpatient results to the parent, primary care provider, and MDH Newborn Screening Program.
- Have a plan if infant/family does not show for appointment.
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Process and Reporting
- Hearing Screening Follow-up Process (PDF)
- Review newborn hearing screening results at first well-child visit.
- Confirm that follow-up appointments have been scheduled.
- Ensure follow-up appointments are completed and results received.
- Newborn Hearing Screening Outpatient Follow-up Report Form (PDF)
Training Curriculum
Newborn Hearing Screening Training Curriculum | NCHAM (infanthearing.org)
- See Module 3 for Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)
- See Module 4 for Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (A-ABR)
- As of April 1, 2025 the fee for the initial training course is $50.00 per person, and the recertification/refresher course for returning users is $25.00. A discounted bundle purchase option is available.
Outpatient screening provider resources
- Hearing Screening Myths and Clinical Facts (PDF)
- Risk Factors for Early Childhood Hearing Loss: Guidelines for Infants who Pass Newborn Hearing Screening (PDF)
- Hearing Screening Result and Follow-up Process for the Well-Baby Nursery (PDF)
- Hearing Screening Result and Follow-up Process for NICU Graduates (PDF)
- Specialist Resources: Diagnostic Audiology Centers
- Hearing screening equipment tips
- Clinic Quality Assurance Checklist (PDF)
Educational resources for families are available to order in multiple languages on the MDH Newborn Screening Store.
- Local Public Health - County Agencies
- Follow Along Program
- A local public health nurse can help families track their child's developmental milestones.
Last Updated: 06/05/2025