Iowa Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)
program released its latest report of newborn hearing screening results for the
third quarter and graded Grinnell Regional Medical Center’s obstetrics
department as “Distinguished.” Infant hearing screening tests are mandated by
state law. Infant hearing screening tests given at GRMC exceeded state quality goals
in two categories and received zero “red” categories. Red categories are areas
that fall below the state goal.
Hearing loss is one of the most common major birth
conditions. It can affect a child’s ability to develop speech, language
and social skills. Infant hearing screening is critical in helping detect
hearing abnormalities in babies. Other hospitals similar in size and care given
in the surrounding areas received benchmark and noncompliant ratings.
Of the 37 babies born in the third quarter at GRMC, 35
passed their hearing screenings and two infants were sent for additional outpatient
screening, who later passed their additional screenings.
“This past quarter we received a distinguished
rating,” says Sheryl Baarda, RNC, obstetrics nurse manager at GRMC. “Out of 55
level one hospitals—those similar to our size and care provided—only two other
hospitals received the honored distinguished rating.”
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