The Role of HMG in Improving Pregnancy Outcomes

Wendy Grove, Ph.D.Early Childhood Program Administrator

Part C CoordinatorMarch 24, 2011

wendy.grove@odh.ohio.gov

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

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