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'Navigating the Social and Professional Networking Highway: Innovative Tools to Maneuver through the EHDI System' |
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1-EHDI Program Enhancement
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| Audience: |
Primary Audience:
State Health Department
Secondary Audience:
Audiologist
Tertiary Audeince:
Other - Grant Project Partners
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| Keyword(s): |
innovative technology tools, social networking |
| Learning Objectives: |
1) Participants will be able to adopt proven methods of collaboration using web based tools creating a more seamless EHDI system.
2) At the end of the session, participants will be able to utilize social networking tools to reach multiple generations with diverse learning styles.
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Abstract: |
In today’s technology driven culture, where many of us within EHDI are struggling to get and stay connected, the digital generation is navigating the technology highway texting, tweeting, and creating social networks as a means of learning about their world. If only we could tap into that driving force—energy in motion where everyone knows the same thing at precisely the same time. Real time web based solutions are one avenue; they are ubiquitous, can include role-based security, are uncomplicated, and in most cases—free.
Arizona, like most states, is experiencing unprecedented cut backs. Being creative, “doing more with less” is the new mantra. We have found some creative strategies to reduce loss to follow up and improve efficiency connecting EHDI partners within a shared web based portal. Imagine: no more trying to track down diagnostic reports, delays in treatment decisions attempting to find inpatient hearing screening results, or playing phone tag with a doctor’s office. Having the ability to create a site to share confirmed case reports and collaborate on projects, where important news is just a click away, and current journal articles are at your fingertips—real-time. All of this in a secure role based web environment that can be accessed from anywhere. And why not create a network of online friends where parents or providers can ask and get answers to typical EHDI questions?
Our group will demonstrate that by using widely available web based tools for collaboration, EHDI processes can be streamlined. And, by employing non-traditional web platforms to reach many generations, each with individualized communication preferences, navigating the information highway is a breeze. |
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Not Available
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| Handouts: |
Not Available
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PRESENTER(S):
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Sondi Aponte - Az Dept of Health Services
Credentials: Sondi Aponte, Quality Improvement Manager/Outreach & Education
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With 15 years experience in technology and program development, Sondi is the Quality Improvement Manager with the newborn screening program at the Arizona Department of Health Services. In that capacity, she develops quality assurance measures, monitors program outcomes, oversees hearing grants, is the project lead on the CDC Data Integration grant, provides recommendations for technology innovation and implementation, and expands partnership opportunities.
Within the past six years, Sondi has served on the first National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality (NICHQ) state workgroup and is currently a participant in the Arizona Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (AzEHDI) team. Additionally, she serves as a state representative for both the National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center (NNSGRC) and the Mountain States Genetics Regional Collaborative Center (MSGRCC).
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Brigitte Dufour - Arizona Department of Health Services
Credentials: Brigitte Dufour, B.S.,
Case Management Coordinator
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Brigitte Dufour is the case management coordinator for the Office of Newborn Screening since June 2009. She oversees follow-up actions for abnormal results coming from bloodspots and hearing screening. Her goal is to enable parents and providers to work together in a timely manner should the screening results need further investigation.
Ms Dufour works for the Arizona Department of Health Services since 2004. She has over three years of program management experience including rulemaking, training and education, investigation and inspection protocols, enforcement actions, and database management.
Ms. Dufour completed her B.S. in Food Science and Technology from Laval University in Quebec, Canada. She is also a Registered Sanitarian with the Arizona Sanitarians' Council. Prior to join ADHS, she worked for the Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services as an Environmental Health Specialist for their Chain Food Program. |
Valerie Odeh - Az Department of Health Services
Credentials: Valerie Odeh, B.S.
High-Risk Coordinator
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Ms. Odeh received a Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences from the University of Arizona in 2007. Prior to graduation, she completed internships at the University of Arizona Child Language Center “Wings on Words” program and as a teacher’s assistant helping students understand human anatomy through cadaver dissections.
After graduation she worked briefly with Arizona Public Health Association. She has been with ADHS since January 2008. During her time at ADHS, she has played a key role in developing and implementing the Family Checklist – Infant Hearing Guide in the notification process, a Confirmed Hearing Status checklist, and survey to evaluate efficacy of program.
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AUTHOR(S):
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Sondi Aponte - Az Dept of Health Services
Credentials: Sondi Aponte, Quality Improvement Manager/Outreach & Education
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BIO: With 15 years experience in technology and program development, Sondi is the Quality Improvement Manager with the newborn screening program at the Arizona Department of Health Services. In that capacity, she develops quality assurance measures, monitors program outcomes, oversees hearing grants, is the project lead on the CDC Data Integration grant, provides recommendations for technology innovation and implementation, and expands partnership opportunities.
Within the past six years, Sondi has served on the first National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality (NICHQ) state workgroup and is currently a participant in the Arizona Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (AzEHDI) team. Additionally, she serves as a state representative for both the National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center (NNSGRC) and the Mountain States Genetics Regional Collaborative Center (MSGRCC).
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Valerie Odeh - Az Department of Health Services
Credentials: Valerie Odeh, B.S.
High-Risk Coordinator
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BIO: Ms. Odeh received a Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences from the University of Arizona in 2007. Prior to graduation, she completed internships at the University of Arizona Child Language Center “Wings on Words” program and as a teacher’s assistant helping students understand human anatomy through cadaver dissections.
After graduation she worked briefly with Arizona Public Health Association. She has been with ADHS since January 2008. During her time at ADHS, she has played a key role in developing and implementing the Family Checklist – Infant Hearing Guide in the notification process, a Confirmed Hearing Status checklist, and survey to evaluate efficacy of program.
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