What is the EHDI program?

What is the EHDI program?

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) refers to the practice of screening every newborn for hearing loss prior to hospital discharge. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) laws or voluntary compliance programs that screen hearing.

Is newborn screening mandatory in Pennsylvania?

Yes, the Pennsylvania newborn screening panel includes a mandatory screening panel and a mandatory follow-up panel. The mandatory follow-up panel includes 27 additional disorders that can be screened from the DBS.

When did they start newborn hearing screening?

Basically, by the time universal newborn hearing screening started in 1992, we had had a state-wide early intervention program since the early 1970s.

Why was EHDI created?

Early Intervention Act Signed Into Law The EHDI Act is bipartisan legislation that will help ensure continued funding and support for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss in newborns, infants, and young children. The full text of the legislation can be found HERE.

What does EHDI stand for?

MDHHS – Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program. Resources.

Is newborn screening mandatory?

If left untreated, the baby may develop serious problems. This is why newborn screening is essential as it helps with the early diagnosis of these conditions so babies can begin treatment as soon as possible—before the disease even turns serious or so early interventions can be made.

What birth defects are screened for in Pennsylvania?

Newborn screening in Pennsylvania is completed to ensure every newborn is tested for metabolic, endocrine, hemoglobin, heart disease and hearing loss.

Can you decline newborn hearing test?

Exemptions. As a parent, you may refuse newborn hearing screening for your baby only if your religious beliefs and practices do not allow this testing. If you refuse to have the test done, you will be asked to sign a paper stating that you refused to have your baby tested.

Which babies are not eligible for newborn hearing screening?

With the 2 new additions, there are now 4 groups of babies who are excluded from the screening programme.

• Microtia/external ear canal atresia.
• Neonatal bacterial meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia (confirmed or strongly suspected)
• Programmable ventriculo-peritoneal shunts in place.
• Confirmed cCMV.

How long does it take to get newborn screening results?

It takes about three weeks for your doctor to receive your baby’s results.

How accurate are newborn screening tests?

The PPVs, however, range from 0.5% to 6.0%. Consequently, on average, there are more than 50 false-positive results for every true-positive result identified through newborn screening in the United States.

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