2027 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 22-24, 2027 • Bellevue, WA
3/17/2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Delivering a Coordinated Systems of Care | City Terrace 9
Delivering a Coordinated Systems of Care
The CNMI EHDI Program has been in existence since July 2001. Newborn hearing screening is conducted for every baby born in the CNMI. CNMI has consistently screened 98% - 99% of infants prior to hospital discharge in past years. The program has tracked screening refer rates (i.e. how many newborns referred for further outpatient testing) and have worked on quality improvement efforts to reduce refer rates. Efforts to support families include giving appointment cards for outpatient follow ups before hospital discharge, translated materials, hearing developmental checklists for high risk infants.
The presentation will focus on how one of the EHDI Program in the Pacific Islands has evolved over the years and consistently meets the benchmarks of other National EHDI Programs. Although, struck with challenges due to geography, the program continues to make strides and continues to collaborate with key partners.
- Program Collaboration
- Coordinated System
- Medical Home
Presentation:
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Handouts:
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Transcripts:
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Presenters/Authors
Angie Mister
(Co-Presenter), CNMI Public School System , angie.mister@gmail.com;
Angie Mister, Au.D CCC-A has been an audiologist with the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Public School System for 22 years.
In addition to her work in the schools, Dr. Mister has been instrumental in the implementation and coordination of the CNMI Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exists.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
AAA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exists.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Shiella Marie Deray
(Primary Presenter), CNMI EHDI Program, shiella.deray@chcc.health;
Shiella Marie Deray is the CSHCN Program Manager for the CNMI. She has worked as an EHDI Follow-Up Coordinator since 2008 before becoming a manager. She was trained by the Dr. Mister, who is the only Audiologist in the CNMI.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exists.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
AAA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
Financial relationship with Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation.
Nature: N/A.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.