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DocuSign Envelope ID:8F46C2BA-AC7A-464D-B01A-1E2581B55465 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> 10. Provide support to individual families whose children have not had a newborn hearing screening <br /> or have failed a hearing screening to ensure that they obtain the needed repeat hearing screenings <br /> or diagnostic evaluations to determine the absence or presence of hearing loss. <br /> 11. Provide support to individual families whose children have been diagnosed with hearing loss to <br /> ensure that they obtain the needed intervention services and family support services. <br /> 12. Promote public awareness related to the benefits of early hearing detection and intervention. <br /> 13. Identify and develop resources for provision of services to families in a culturally appropriate <br /> setting and in their own language. <br /> 14. Educate private providers regarding the benefits of early hearing detection and intervention and <br /> the reporting requirements of the State. <br /> 15. Coordinate with professionals in the Early Intervention program regarding service delivery and <br /> transition issues for children with hearing loss. <br /> 16. Collaborate with other regional consultants to identify and develop appropriate communication- <br /> related practices, skills and techniques. <br /> 17. Consult with public and private agencies and families in the selection and procurement of <br /> communication-related equipment and/or other assistive devices/technology. <br /> 18. Collaborate with audiologists in the expansion and development of audiology services for <br /> children birth to 21 years, with an emphasis on early childhood. <br /> 19. Collaborate with academia to provide training opportunities for students. <br /> 20. Screen each child served directly for health insurance status and refers and assists each child's <br /> parents or guardians to obtain needed health insurance coverage <br /> C. Ensure that the CHAC attends all DPH, C&Y Branch EHDI program training events and staff <br /> meetings. <br /> D. Ensure that the CHAC attends conferences and workshops as directed by the DPH C&Y Branch <br /> EHDI program and supported by Agreement Addendum funds. <br /> E. Reimburse the Audiologist serving as the CHAC for work related travel expenses. <br /> F. Serve as purchasing agent for maintenance, replacement or purchase of equipment used for hearing <br /> screening and rescreening to the extent possible with the funds provided with this Agreement <br /> Addendum. <br /> IV. Performance Measures/Reporting Requirements: <br /> A. Monthly payment to the audiologist serving as the CHAC. <br /> B. Electronic submission of service logs is required monthly of the CHAC and are due to State EHDI <br /> Program staff by the fifth day of the following month. The monthly services logs shall include: <br /> 1. Performance Measure #1: Evidence of at least 25 consultations, technical assistance and/or <br /> training sessions per month provided for hospitals and other EHDI stakeholders. <br /> 2. Performance Measure #2: Evidence of timely interventions with 95% of families whose children <br /> need follow-up from newborn hearing screening. Entries will be made in the WCSWeb Hearing <br /> Link notes section to document counseling and education provided to families of children who <br /> failed the newborn hearing screening, and to document consultation with their direct service <br /> providers. <br /> Revised July 2014 <br />