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DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-13461
PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF UNIVERSAL HEARING SCREENING
Publication History
Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)
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ABSTRACT
Universal newborn hearing screening is a preventive public health program in its developmental stages in the United States. Currently 28 states have legislation mandating universal hearing screening. The purpose of a newborn hearing screening program is early identification of a condition for which early intervention or treatment can lead to a reduction of morbidity or disabilities associated with the condition. Legislation that became effective in July 1993 mandated universal newborn hearing screening in Rhode Island. This article reviews the impact of child health policy and legislation in the state of Rhode Island on the development of an integrated system of hearing screening, identification, and intervention. It will also discuss the importance of linkages with key community and government players to facilitate a smooth seamless statewide system of services relative to the goals of universal newborn hearing screening.
KEYWORD
hearing screening - public health - legislation