Table 5.

NQF #1361 (EHDI-4): Signed Part C Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) by 6 Months of Age.

Measure Description	NQF #1361 assesses the proportion of infants with permanent hearing loss referred and receiving an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) to receive intervention services under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that is signed by the time the infant is 6 months of age.
Measure Definition
Denominator	Denominator contains number of infants born during the time window diagnosed with permanent hearing loss.
Denominator Exclusions	Patient deceased: Patient has expired prior to 181 days of age.
Numerator	Numerator contains the number of infants born during the time window who have been diagnosed with permanent hearing loss, whose age is less than 6 months at the time of having a signed Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) to receive intervention services under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).