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ABSTRACT INFORMATION
Title: 'EHDI Data Systems: Design for Change' Track: 5-Follow-up, Tracking, and Data Management Keyword(s): data system, rules engine, protocol Learning Objectives: At the end of the session, participants will understand how changing protocols can be implemented effectively in a well-designed data system. Abstract: Starting a newborn hearing screening program is a challenge. So, to build a new tracking system at the same time is that much more difficult. It is key to make sure you have a data system that allows for change to your screening protocols. In American Samoa we went from a simple 3 step protocol of initial screening, follow-up, and Audiological evaluation to the following. Three birth admission screenings in the Infant Phase. Screening outcomes that fire business rules to automatically create and schedule follow-up screenings, ENT exams, and Audiological evaluation appointments. For example an infant that refers on the first birth admission screen, and has risk factors, automatically goes in to the AE Phase with an AE exam with the audiologist. An ENT exam is also scheduled at one month out. Similarly, missed screens in the hospital due to discharge are automatically queued up in the Follow-up Phase. These changes went smoothly by 1) committing the new protocol to paper and reviewing with all the stakeholders, 2) implementing the new configuration and business rules in the rules engine, 3) rigorous testing on the staging system, and finally 4) rolling out to production. Presentation: This presentation has not yet been uploaded or the speaker has opted not to make the presentation available online. Handouts: Handout is not Available
SPEAKER INFORMATION
PRESENTER(S): Sue Scanlan - EHDI, American Samoa      Credentials: Data Coordinator, EHDI American Samoa      Other Affiliations: Part C Data Coordinator       Sue Scanlan is currently working with the AS Department of Health performing the full range of support and services for the Part C Earl Intervention Program and the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program. This includes a major project to develop a web-based data system that integrates and shares data across programs. The project name is Share, Integrate, Link American Samoa, or SILAS. SILAS is currently in use by the EHDI program, tracking newborns from their initial hearing screening through the entire process. Those newborns that require early intervention services are referred directly from the EDHI program in SILAS to the Part C Helping Hands Program also in SILAS. Jean Asuega - EHDI, American Samoa      Credentials: EHDI Coordinator, American Samoa       Available on request Chuck Scheier - Scheier Counsulting, Inc.      Credentials: BS, Electrical Engineering MS, Computer Engineering       Mr. Chuck Scheier, president and owner of Scheier Consulting, Inc. has over 20 years of software development experience. Mr. Scheier started his career with GE Aerospace, is a graduate of their Edison Engineering Program, and holds a Master’s of Computer Engineering degree from Syracuse University. After 10 years in aerospace, Mr. Scheier taught for 5 years at the high school and university level. Returning to industry, he worked with several internet start-ups and then founded Scheier Consulting in 2001.   AUTHOR(S): Dr. Jean Johnson - Center on Disability Studies      Credentials: Associate Director, Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii       BIO: available upon request Ruth Teo - EHDI, American Samoa      Credentials: Part C Coordinator, American Samoa. Former EHDI Coordinator.       BIO: Available upon request. Jean Asuega - EHDI, American Samoa      Credentials: EHDI Coordinator, American Samoa       BIO: Available on request Sue Scanlan - EHDI, American Samoa      Credentials: Data Coordinator, EHDI American Samoa      Other Affiliations: Part C Data Coordinator       BIO: Sue Scanlan is currently working with the AS Department of Health performing the full range of support and services for the Part C Earl Intervention Program and the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program. This includes a major project to develop a web-based data system that integrates and shares data across programs. The project name is Share, Integrate, Link American Samoa, or SILAS. SILAS is currently in use by the EHDI program, tracking newborns from their initial hearing screening through the entire process. Those newborns that require early intervention services are referred directly from the EDHI program in SILAS to the Part C Helping Hands Program also in SILAS. Chuck Scheier - Scheier Counsulting, Inc.      Credentials: BS, Electrical Engineering MS, Computer Engineering       BIO: Mr. Chuck Scheier, president and owner of Scheier Consulting, Inc. has over 20 years of software development experience. Mr. Scheier started his career with GE Aerospace, is a graduate of their Edison Engineering Program, and holds a Master’s of Computer Engineering degree from Syracuse University. After 10 years in aerospace, Mr. Scheier taught for 5 years at the high school and university level. Returning to industry, he worked with several internet start-ups and then founded Scheier Consulting in 2001.