• Advancing through NewSTEPs

    Advancing through NewSTEPs

    Providing data, technical assistance, quality improvement resources and training. More.
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APHL strengthens the role of public health labs in newborn screening and genetic testing and designs strategies to address changes in the field.

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Conferences & Trainingshttps://www.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=1Conferences & Trainings<img alt="" src="/programs/newborn_screening/PublishingImages/NBS_2010March4_CDCMolecularTrainingGroup.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/training/Pages/default.aspx, http://redesign.dev.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/training/Pages/default.aspx
Quality Assurancehttps://www.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=2Quality Assurance<img alt="" src="/programs/newborn_screening/PublishingImages/NBS_IMG_3060_Molecular.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/Pages/quality-assurance.aspx, http://redesign.dev.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/Pages/quality-assurance.aspx
Molecular Resourceshttps://www.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=3Molecular Resources<img alt="" src="/programs/newborn_screening/PublishingImages/NBS_DriedBloodSpots_QA.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/Pages/molecular-resources.aspx, http://redesign.dev.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/Pages/molecular-resources.aspx

 

 

Adding to Newborn Screening Panels: An Effective Processhttps://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/NBS_NBSPanelConditions_FactSheet_updated102015.pdfAdding to Newborn Screening Panels: An Effective ProcessA discussion of factors to be considered when adding a condition to a state newborn screening panel, including an evaluation of benefits and harms, impacts on systems of care, and steps to make any changes.
Newborn Screening Timeliness Surveyhttps://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/NBSTimelinessSuveyReport_10-2014.pdfNewborn Screening Timeliness SurveySurvey results from laboratory directors and follow-up coordinators on newborn screening programs, with a focus on communication issues, the programs’ ability to generate timely results, and the impact of new technologies on timeliness.
Newborn Screening Checklist for Legal Actionhttps://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/NBS Legal Checklist 032016_final.pdfNewborn Screening Checklist for Legal ActionChecklist of recommended actions for public health employees in the event of legal action related to a state newborn screening program
Newborn Screening for Policymakershttps://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/NBS_2012Dec20_Newborn-Screening-Four-Facts-Policymakers-Need-to-Know.pdfNewborn Screening for PolicymakersA brochure for policymakers about newborn screening programs, a public health success story; these programs test for a range of genetic disorders, which, if detected, often can be treated so that children can have healthy lives.

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2017 Newborn Screening and Genetic Testing Symposium 2017 Newborn Screening and Genetic Testing Symposium September 10-13, 2017 in New Orleans, LA2017-09-10T12:00:00Z2017-09-13T21:00:00Zhttps://www.aphl.org/conferences/NBS-Symposiums/Pages/default.aspx, https://www.aphl.org/conferences/NBS-Symposiums/Pages/default.aspx

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