Philippine Performance Evaluation and Assessment Scheme (PPEAS): Experiences in Newborn Screening System Quality Improvement

Philippine Performance Evaluation and Assessment Scheme (PPEAS): Experiences in Newborn Screening System Quality Improvement

Newborn Bloodspot Screening (NBS) has existed for over 60 years, having been initiated by Guthrie in the U.S. In the Philippines, NBS was introduced in 1996 and later was supported by legislation. The NBS program now includes 29 conditions, covering 91.6% of the newborn population in 2019. Program g...

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Main Authors: Carmencita D. Padilla, Bradford L. Therrell, Karen Asuncion R. Panol, Riza Concordia N. Suarez, Ma. Elouisa L. Reyes, Charity M. Jomento, Ebner Bon G. Maceda, Jovy Ann C. Lising, Frederick David E. Beltran, Lita L. Orbillo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:International Journal of Neonatal Screening
Subjects:
newborn screening
performance evaluation
quality improvement
Philippines
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2409-515X/6/4/95

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