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Make sure screening pathway is completed where consent is given babies who are aged 3 months without a valid screening result, or, recorded decline HVs to check that screening has been performed, and inform NHSP service provider if no evidence of screening, to enable follow up Trust response: this row is for you to enter results, or, summarise whether you have these checks in place. If not, you can use this space to identify gaps and develop an action plan. What This is what we recommend you do Why These are the reasons why we are recommending this How This is how you might do this When This is how often we recommend you undertake the action/check Additional checks and audits 8. All screening equipment to have QA checks: Make sure all equipment has the necessary QA checks performed prior to undertaking screening, in line with NHSP protocols To make sure an accurate screening result is obtained We have evidence from screening safety incidents and quality assurance visits, of screening being performed using equipment that is not in line with NHSP protocols NHSP local service to check equipment prior to performing newborn hearing screening. QA results are uploaded to S4H and paper log maintained, which is routinely checked for adherence to protocol Equipment has QA checks undertaken on each day of use prior to any screening Screeners are responsible for checking before the equipment is used to screen babies, and reporting any problems to their local manager; who must investigate and take action if necessary. NHSP Local manager to carry out administrative functions and regular data quality checks within the national IT system, as specified by Screening equipment should be calibrated as per manufacturers’ recommendations
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