Table 3.
NQF #1360 (EHDI-3): Audiological Evaluation by Three Months.
| Measure Description | NQF #1360 assesses the percentage of newborns who did not pass hearing screening and have an audiological evaluation no later than 3 months of age. |
| Measure Definition | |
| Denominator | Denominator contains the number of infants born during the time window who have not passed (“Fail/Refer”) hearing screening. |
| Denominator Exclusions | Patient deceased: Patient has expired prior to 91 days of age. |
| Numerator | Numerator contains the number of infants born during the time window who have not passed (“Fail/Refer”) hearing screening and whose age is less than 91 days at audiological diagnosis. |