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Improving Systems, Practices, and Outcomes

eNotes on Developmental Screening

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Opportunity to Comment on AHRQ Draft Report
Source: https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/pqmp/draft-report
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) seeks public comment on a technical brief that provides an evidence map for existing pediatric quality measures for vision, hearing, and developmental screening and follow-up. Early detection of vision, hearing, and developmental concerns, with appropriate follow-up, can lead to timely diagnosis and treatment and improved child and adult health outcomes. The report is available for comment until December 27, 2024. Submit comments to Pediatric Quality Measures Program 3.0: An Evidence Map of Measures for Vision, Hearing, and Developmental Screening and Followup.
Funding Opportunity from Health Resources and Services Administration
Source: https://bphc.hrsa.gov/funding/funding-opportunities/fy-2023-early-childhood-development

A new funding opportunity to improve developmental outcomes among children ages 0-5 served by health centers through increased screenings and needed follow up is available from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Early Childhood Development (ECD), for fiscal year (FY) 2023. Applications are due Friday, March 17. It makes approximately $30 million available for up to 150 awards (up to $200,000 per award).

Health centers will use funding to:

  • Increase the number of children ages 0-5 who receive recommended developmental screenings.
  • Increase the number of children and their families assisted with accessing appropriate follow-up services.
  • Build early childhood development expertise into their care teams.

An Applicant Technical Assistance (TA) Webinar, hosted by HRSA, will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m. ET. Applicants may join by phone at 833-568-8864; Webinar ID: 160 838 9102.

Developmental Screening and Referral: Early Head Start and the Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (Part C of IDEA)
Source: https://ectacenter.org/~pdfs/topics/earlyid/screening_one_pager_4.pdf

This flyer, developed by OSEP, describes ways Early Head Start and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C early intervention programs can best collaborate to identify, screen, refer, and serve infants and toddlers suspected of having a delay or disability and their families. Federal, local and technical assistance resources are also provided.