Regulation .09 Department Procedures.

Implement the model system;

Perform duties and responsibilities in accordance with the advice and consultation of the Advisory Council;

Exercise independent judgment in the day-to-day operations of the Program;

Develop Program processes in consultation with the Advisory Council;

Conduct in-service training on Program procedures;

Maintain a Department database to monitor infants at risk for developing a hearing status that affects speech-language skills;

Track infants identified as at risk for developing a permanent hearing status that affects speech-language skills for a period of 5 years;

Maintain a service directory within the Department database;

Assure operation of the telephone resource line;

Facilitate referral for diagnostic audiological assessment and early intervention for infants who are at risk for developing a permanent hearing status that affects speech-language skills;

Maintain records of the audiological assessment reports for infants at risk for developing a permanent hearing status that affects speech-language skills; and

Interface with the single point of entry of the early intervention system.