1. The Role of HMG in Improving Pregnancy Outcomes Wendy Grove, Ph.D. Early Childhood Program Administrator Part C Coordinator March 24, 2011 wendy.grove@odh.ohio.gov wendy.grove@odh.ohio.gov

2. 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

3. 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

4. Collaboration Perinatal Clinics Family Planning WIC FQHCs Genetics surveillance/counseling Ohio Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative GRADS (ODE)

5. State Investment: HMG HV Help 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

6. State Investment: HMG HV Help 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

7. State Investment: HMG HV Help 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

8. State Investment: HMG HV How 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

9. 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

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