Health care providers are vital to the success of newborn screening programs. They are often the first point of contact for families to ensure that screenings happen promptly and accurately. From the initial screenings to explaining results and guiding parents through follow-up care, providers help bridge science and compassion. Their efforts can mean the difference between early treatment and a missed opportunity for intervention. When health care professionals are well-informed and proactive, babies have a much better chance of thriving from the very beginning.
General NBS Resources
- American Academy of Pediatrics Periodicity Schedule
Blood Spot Resources
Find resources for dried blood spot cards.
Each birthing facility in ND has access to a daily courier service from Meadowlark Logistics.
CCHD Resources
Communicating Results to Patients
Newborn Blood Spot Results
- Open Elis Web Portal
- Open Elis Web Portal Tutorial
- Neonatal Screening Web Portal
- Newborn Screening Web Portal Tutorial
Newborn Hearing Results
Toolkit created by Baby's First Test that providers can use as a resource to explain what newborn screening results mean for families.
Communication Guide for providers to help effectively communicate presumptive positive/abnormal/out-of-range results to families.
