2024 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 17-19, 2024 • Denver, CO
3/18/2024 | 1:55 PM - 2:20 PM | Elevating Pediatric Audiology Practice: Assessing Best Practices and Policy Improvements | Capitol 7
Elevating Pediatric Audiology Practice: Assessing Best Practices and Policy Improvements
This session seeks to elevate pediatric audiology practice by systematically assessing and improving key components. This includes assessment of pediatric diagnostic best practices utilizing a rubric to identify strengths and best practices of pediatric diagnostic centers in audiology. Diagnostic visits also allowed to delve into the technical assistance needs within the audiology field by identifying specific challenges faced by professionals and determine areas requiring additional support and resources. The Michigan EHDI program will review the lessons learned and the modifications needed to the policies and procedures to contribute to improved outcomes for children.
- To assess and identify strengths and weaknesses in pediatric diagnostic centers. This means we will systematically evaluate these centers to understand how they operate, the quality of care they provide, and their infant diagnostic testing protocols.
- To gain a deeper understanding of the technical needs within the field of audiology. This involves identifying the specific challenges that audiology professionals face and pinpointing areas where they require support and resources.
- To identify areas for improvement within the EHDI program, considering policies, procedures, and implementation strategies to enhance the effectiveness and contribute to better outcomes for children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Presentation:
3478265_16225MichelleGarcia.pdf
Handouts:
3478265_16225MichelleGarcia_x.docx
Transcripts:
3478265_16225MichelleGarcia.doc
Presenters/Authors
Michelle Garcia
(Primary Presenter), MDHHS/EHDI, garciam@michigan.gov;
Michelle Garcia is a licensed audiologist. She obtained her doctorate of audiology from Salus University and has experience as a clinical audiologist and expertise in newborn hearing screening as follow-up consultant for the Michigan EHDI program. Dr. Garcia has coordinated meetings for hearing screening, presented at conferences and in-service trainings, developed program materials and publications, and coordinated follow up efforts with partner organizations and agencies.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
• Receives Salary for Employment from MDHHS.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
AAA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
Financial relationship with MDHHS.
Nature: Salary.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.