Screening Resources
Screening Tools
The following tools will help you perform pulse oximetry screening, evaluate its results and initiate the appropriate follow-up.
| Title | Description |
| Screening Algorithm |
A flow chart representation of the screening algorithm |
| Screening Evaluation Chart AND Screening Evaluation Chart Greyscale | A tool for evaluating pulse oximetry results |
| CCHD Decision Pathway | A flow chart to assist with the decision making for CCHD screening evaluation |
| Screen Positive - Now What? |
A flow diagram with the recommended management of screen positive results |
| Diagnostic Evaluation Report Form (DERF) Completion Guide |
An outline of the required information collected from submitters after a screen positive result is obtained |
| Diagnostic Evaluation Report Form (DERF) | |
| CCHD Fact sheet |
A CCHD Fact sheet for Health Care Providers |
Training Materials
We encourage you to use the following resources to train staff involved with Critical Congential Heart Disease (CCHD) screening.
Module
| Title | Description |
| CCHD e-Learning Module |
Interactive learning module about CCHD, screening practices and evaluation of results for first time learners |
| CCHD Recertification eLearning Module |
Interactive learning module about CCHD pulse oximetry screening, for RECERTIFICATION Purposes |
| CCHD Training Presentation |
PDF slides for training, including rationale for screening, best practice guidelines, evaluation, and practice exercises |
| Script for CCHD Training Presentation |
Talking points to assist in delivering the above training presentation |
| Screening Evaluation Practice Sheet |
List of scenarios to practice evaluation of the CCHD screen |
| CCHD Pulse Oximetry Training Quiz AND Master Copy |
Quiz to accompany the CCHD training presentation |
| Suggested Competency Checklist |
Suggested method to evaluate staff CCHD pulse ox screening competency |
| Crossword Puzzle AND Answer Key |
A resource to enhance familiarity with screening and terminology |
| Photo Guide for Probe Application |
Photo guide for pulse oximetry probe placement |
| Card Completion Document |
Quick reference to completing the CCHD page of the newborn screening card |
| CCHD Documentation and Follow-up Presentation |
PDF slides for documentation and follow-up of CCHD screening results |
Other resources
| Title | Description |
| Carter's CCHD Screen | A video showing a pulse oximetry screen for CCHD |
| CCS Statement | Canadian Cardiovascular Society's Position Statement on CCHD Screening |
| Canadian Paediatric Society CCHD Pulse Oximetry Screening Position Statement | CPS Position statement on CCHD Pulse Oximetry screening |
| NSO CCHD Screening Recorded Webinar | Archived webinar detailing CCHD screening and result evaluation |
| Physician Bulletin |
A physician to physician letter |
