HRSA GEHDI Phase IV - Project Rikohi Year1
Project Description:
First year of GEHDI Phase IV of HRSA-MCHB Grant:
The purpose of Guam EDHI Phase IV was primarily to reduce the lost to follow-up (LFU) at all levels of the hearing continuum. It will also continue to ensure all infants have access to hearing screening prior to discharge from a birthing facility, and if needed, return for a rescreen, diagnostic audiological evaluation, and if appropriate are enrolled in the early intervention program, and strengthen cultural competence in service delivery. The project will additionally develop and track quality assurance measures to continue improvement of service delivery.
Goal 1: To reduce LFU at 1, 3, and 6 months of age.
Goal 2: Using the NICHQ Learning Collaboratives, identify where infants and families are getting "lost".
Goal 3: To continue to develop and implement cultural competency at all levels of hearing continuum ensuring principles of equal access and nondiscriminatory practices in service delivery.
Goal 4: To develop, implement and track those planned or systemaic measures necessary to provide confidence that EHDI services satisfy requirements for high quality assurances.
Goal 5: To increase the number of infants with a medical home.
Keyword(s):
GEHDI: Project Ritoki
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities
Target Audience:
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, Territory
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
