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Technical Assistance for Newborn Screening Programs

We offer technical assistance and training for newborn screening programs seeking expert guidance to implement enhancements within their programs.

Questions?

Contact the Newborn Screening and Genetics team: [email protected]

In- Person Support

NewSTEPs Site Reviews

NewSTEPs site reviews provides non-regulatory site reviews aimed at assessing various components of a newborn screening program including the laboratory system, birth facilities and follow-up system for quality improvement purposes. 

The site review is facilitated by a team of experts that evaluate programs in a customizable manner with a focus on assessing programmatic areas including state legislation and policy, ethics, funding models, organizational structure, point of care testing, education and more. NewSTEPs will schedule a guided, comprehensive site review and provide a final written report with recommendations.

  • Pre-site Review Form
    To be considered for a comprehensive site review, please request that your laboratory and follow-up teams complete the pre-site review form separately. This form will assist the site review team in identifying resources required to ensure the most effective site reviews.
  • Full Site Review Manual
    View the most current iteration of the full NewSTEPs Site Review Manual.
  • Sample Site Review Report
    View a de-identified Site Review Report for an example of the site review assessment and written outcomes. Please also find a presentation analyzing patterns in NewSTEPs Site Review Recommendations to understand current gaps and types of recommendations provided.
  • Analyzing Patterns in NewSTEPs Site Review Recommendations
    This report summarizes key findings from site reviews, with the goal to provide a broad application of quality improvement efforts nationwide, even in the absence of state-specific site reviews.
Virtual Support

Subject Matter Expert Support

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Request Subject Matter Expert Support

Submit a request to APHL’s Newborn Screening Program for expert assistance and training. This support is ideal for newborn screening programs looking to enhance screening implementation, laboratory and follow-up practices, educational initiatives, continuity planning, IT systems, workforce development or quality improvement activities.

Request support
Apply to Be a Subject Matter Expert

Interested in offering your expertise? Apply to join APHL's roster of SMEs and contribute by providing technical guidance, training, and knowledge-sharing to newborn screening programs in need.

Apply to become an SME