the role of hmg in improving pregnancy outcomes wendy grove, ph.d. early childhood program...
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The Role of HMG in Improving Pregnancy Outcomes
Wendy Grove, Ph.D.Early Childhood Program Administrator
Part C CoordinatorMarch 24, 2011
Wendy Grove
• Help Me Grow Part C• Help Me Grow Home Visiting • Universal Newborn Hearing Screening • Regional Infant Hearing Program• Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems • Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home
Visiting
Agenda for Presentation• How does HMG help improve perinatal health of
infants born in Ohio?– Collaboration– The State’s Investment: Home Visiting
• Restructured program gets to expectant moms sooner• Evidence-based curricula for prenatal education• Strong emphasis on medical home• Consistent access & care data collected, integrated into regular
home visits • Infant Mortality
Collaboration• Perinatal Clinics• Family Planning• WIC• FQHCs• Genetics surveillance/counseling• Ohio Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative• GRADS (ODE)
State Investment: HMG HVHelp Me Grow Home Visiting
• Restructured program gets to expectant moms sooner (implemented July 16, 2010)– Program eligibility: First time expectant parents
• Evidence-based curricula for prenatal education– NFP: Evidence shows program impacts birth
outcomes– PAT: Curriculum for prenatal weekly
State Investment: HMG HVHelp Me Grow Home Visiting
• Strong emphasis on medical home– Connecting women to prenatal care is a
program activity & expected outcome– Encourage/help connect to quality medical
homes for both mother and baby– Every Child Succeeds has shown evidence of like
program success
State Investment: HMG HVHelp Me Grow Home Visiting
• Consistent access & care data collected, integrated into regular home visits– From beginning, parents and home visitors talk
about access to care, quality of care, necessity of prenatal & well child care
– Each home visit integrates conversation about needed referrals for mom and baby
State Investment: HMG HVHow does HMG work to prevent Infant Mortality?– Education to parents & all caregivers on proper
infant care, SIDS risk reduction, tobacco cessation– Safety Checklist for environmental risks/dangers – Assessments for child health, can access PHN for
any medical concerns to co-visit & assess– Assessments for parents include risk of
abuse/neglect
Additional Funds: MIECHV• 5 years of funding from HRSA & ACF• Health is lead, 8 counties have opportunity• Will provide funds for at risk communities• HFA or NFP, rigorous outcomes evaluation
To create an effective, comprehensive EC system that supports the lifelong health and well-being of children,
parents and caregivers
To create an effective, comprehensive EC system that supports the lifelong health and well-being of children,
parents and caregivers
What are Your Questions?