March 31, 2021

NEW On-Demand Education and Monetary Incentives to Address Low Lead Testing Rates in Ohio

Did you know 40% of high risk children don’t receive the recommended lead testing? This is especially true now during COVID-19 where we have seen an even more significant decrease in lead testing. In Ohio, it is required for all children on Medicaid or living in a high risk zip code to receive lead testing at the 12 and 24 month well visit. The Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics has educational opportunities for childhood lead prevention to help implement changes in your practice! A journal club and toolkit will launch SOON! The toolkit will provide information on how to increase lead testing and anticipatory guidance in your practice with interactive modules. The Journal Club will include articles on different topics surrounding lead. There will be 20 CME/MOC credit available!

There will be a 2-part training in April that aims to improve lead screening and management of lead poisoning and educate about the gap in current lead testing to improve testing rates.

CME and MOC Part 2 are available! Participants will:

  • Describe current trends in lead poisoning epidemiology and adherence to medical management guidelines
  • Explain resources to families
  • Integrate counseling on lead poisoning prevention into anticipatory guidance.

April 9, 2021 @ 12pm: Epidemiology of Lead/Screening and April 16, 2021 @ 12pm: Medical Management and Resources

REGISTER FOR TRAININGS: http://oldsite.ohioaap.org/lead-education-and-training

You also won’t want to miss the Ohio Lead-Free Kids Coalition Virtual Town Hall on Friday April 16th at 10:00 am. Learn about key investments in the Ohio budget to prevent and address child lead exposure, promising lead prevention strategies and opportunities for further action. For more information see the flyer below!

OLFKC Town Hall 4-16-21

Contact amiller@ohioaap.org with questions


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