Tennessee Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Information

The newborn hearing screening program is responsible for assuring all infants born in Tennessee received a hearing screening before discharge or prior to one month of age. The 1-3-6 plan for newborn hearing program works to assure that: 1 - All infants will be screened for hearing loss prior to discharge or before 1 month of age. 3 - All infants who do not pass the screening will have a diagnostic audiological evaluation before 3 months of age. 6 - All infants identified with hearing loss will receive appropriate early intervention services no later than 6 months of age. AND - All families of children with hearing loss have access to parent support services.