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Quality Improvement in Newborn Screening Program
This notice solicits applications for the Quality Improvement in Newborn Screening Program.
The purpose of this program is to improve the outcomes of newborns with conditions identified through newborn screening (NBS) by:
1) improving the amount of time it takes to identify infants at
high risk for having one of these conditions; 2) improving the processes used for detecting out-of-range results; 3) improving the procedures for reporting out-of-range results to providers; 4) improving methods NBS programs use to confirm diagnoses; and 5) addressing emerging issues, or any other NBS process or procedure that could negatively affect the quality, accuracy, or timeliness of NBS.
The purpose of this program is to improve the outcomes of newborns with conditions identified through newborn screening (NBS) by:
1) improving the amount of time it takes to identify infants at
high risk for having one of these conditions; 2) improving the processes used for detecting out-of-range results; 3) improving the procedures for reporting out-of-range results to providers; 4) improving methods NBS programs use to confirm diagnoses; and 5) addressing emerging issues, or any other NBS process or procedure that could negatively affect the quality, accuracy, or timeliness of NBS.
Related Programs
Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs
Department of Health and Human Services
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Health Resources and Services Administration
Estimated Funding: $3,300,000
Office: Health Resources and Services Administration
Estimated Funding: $3,300,000
Who's Eligible
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Click on Application Tab above to download full announcement instructions and application package
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible entities include: a State or a political subdivision of a State; a consortium of 2 or more States or political subdivisions of States; a territory; a health facility or program operated by or pursuant to a contract with or grant from the Indian Health Service; or any other domestic entity with appropriate expertise in newborn screening, as determined by the Secretary.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.grants.gov
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Contact Ann Ferrero, MPH at (301)443-3999 or email aferrero@hrsa.gov
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2018-01-18
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2018-05-19
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