Early Hearing Screening

Schedule a re-screen or audiological evaluation with an audiologist no later than 1 month after discharge.
Contact one of our Recommended Audiology Facilities, use EHDI PALS, or ask your child's primary care physician for a recommendation.
See the Follow-Up Recommendations below based on the results of your child’s hearing test.

Screening Result	Recommendation	When to schedule
Had no hearing screen Missed Hearing Screening card	Schedule an appointment with the hospital or an audiologist to have your baby’s hearing screened	Before 1 month of age
Had only one ear screened	Schedule an appointment for a hearing rescreen or complete diagnostic evaluation by an audiologist	No later than 1 month after discharge from the hospital
Failed the hearing screen in the hospital Failed Hearing Screening card	Schedule an appointment with an audiologist to get both ears tested	As soon as possible
Failed the hearing screen with risk factors for a hearing loss Failed Hearing Screening with Risk card	Schedule an appointment with an audiologist to get a complete diagnostic evaluation	As soon as possible
Passed the hearing screen with risk factors for a hearing loss Passed Hearing Screening with Risk card	Schedule an appointment with an audiologist to get a complete diagnostic evaluation	Between 12 to 24 months
Failed both the hearing screen in the hospital and outpatient rescreen	Schedule an appointment with an audiologist to get a complete diagnostic evaluation	As soon as possible
Had inconclusive results or an incomplete diagnosis	Schedule an appointment with an audiologist to get a complete diagnostic evaluation	As soon as possible