Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) in Texas
The current CCHD Toolkit is built upon the work of the Texas Pulse Oximetry Project, the result of a joint educational project from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Pediatrics; Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics; and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The toolkit provides educational and technical information on screening for CCHD.
Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) Toolkit
- Algorithm Card (PDF)
- Positive Screen (PDF)
- Screening for Heart Disease in Newborns - For Families (PDF)
- Sample Physician Order (PDF)
- Sample Nursery Policy (PDF)
- Sample Screening Log (PDF)
- “Taryn’s Story” – 4 minute video
- “Lifesaving Newborn Screen” - 30 sec. PSA script (PDF)
- Wall Poster for Newborn Nursery – Algorithm (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit our frequently asked questions web page for more information about critical congenital heart disease and reporting to DSHS. Sign up to receive e-mail updates about newborn screening.