Marshalls Newborn Hearing Screening Project
Project Description:
This project is assisting the Republic of the Marshall Islands establish a nation-wide newborn hearing screening program. Public information activities have included the provision of public information and awareness to the hospital staff, public health personnel, and the general public. Nurses have been trained to provide the hearing screening. A data base was established and screening has begun. An audiological test booth was designed. Continuing technical assistance is being provided to get the booth installed and audiological equipment ordered. In addition to consultation services by a pediatric audiologist, a deaf educator was recruited to visit the Marshalls to assess the status of services for infants and toddlers who are identified with a hearing loss. The project collaborated with Gallaudet University to support two summer trainees in the Marshalls. The obvious benefit will be to identify infants with a hearing loss and provide intervention services. It is a great challenge to accomplish this on a remote, rural island without infrastructure and services.
Keyword(s):
Newborn hearing screening, audiological services
Core Function(s):
Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Geographic Area - Other, Specific Groups, Other
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
International
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
