This Profile will assist detection, documentation of and intervention for hearing loss advocated by professional organizations through an Early Hearing Care Plan (EHCP) made available to all authorized providers of care as jurisdictionally directed by the Public Health EHDI program. This Profile will also enable reporting on quality measures to assure more effective care for all children, especially those with special needs.  Lastly, this Profile will enable public health and population health surveillance to assure access to care and appropriate resources. 