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Title: 'Using Data to Inform Program Enhancement: Virginia’s Experience' Track: 1 - EHDI Program Enhancement Keyword(s): data, evaluation, systems change, protocol improvement Learning Objectives: Describe several ways in which data can be used to inform program enhancement Abstract: Early detection and treatment of congenital hearing loss is a significant predictor of language success for children with hearing loss (Yoshinaga-Itano et al., 1998; Moeller, 2000). One of the most critical components in effectively identifying newborns with hearing loss and connecting them with intervention is successful follow up and tracking of those infants through the screening, diagnosis, and early intervention stages. Virginia EHDI has used evaluation data to inform programmatic decisions in 3 major domains in an attempt to improve followup rates: 1) integration of EHDI screening and follow-up data into the electronic birth certificate system, 2) tracking and follow-up of children by EHDI staff, and 3) identification of and action to address gaps in resources. Since the implementation of these changes, Virginia has made marked improvements in the percentage of children who are lost to follow-up (13.3% in 2011 vs. 58.5% in 2010). This presentation will examine data used to inform the integration of EHDI and birth certificate data, the tracking process, and resource needs. It will also highlight the resulting programmatic decisions the subsequent improvements in lost to follow-up rates. 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
PRESENTER(S) / AUTHOR(S) INFORMATION
Sara Varner - Primary Presenter,Co-Presenter,Author,POC Virginia Dept. of Health      Credentials: MPH       Epidemiologist, Division of Policy and Evaluation       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exist. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist. Ruth Frierson - Primary Presenter,Co-Presenter,Author Virginia Department of Health      Credentials: Program Manager for Virginia's Early Hearing Detection and Intervention       Ms. Frierson has been with the Virginia Department of Health's EHDI program for over ten years and has served as Virginia's EHDI Program Manager for the past four years.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exist. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.