More Guidelines than states: variations in U.S. lead screening and management guidance and impacts on shareable CDS development
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-8225-8
Abstract: Background Pediatric lead exposure in the United States (U.S.) remains a preventable public health crisis. Shareable electronic clinical decision support (CDS) could improve lead screening and management. However, discrepancies between federal, state and local recommendations… read more here.
Keywords: shareable cds; management; guidance; lead screening ... See more keywords
Patterns of Children’s Blood Lead Screening and Blood Lead Levels in North Carolina, 2011–2018—Who Is Tested, Who Is Missed?
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DOI: 10.1289/ehp10335
Abstract: Background: No safe level of lead in blood has been identified. Blood lead testing is required for children on Medicaid, but it is at the discretion of providers and parents for others. Elevated blood lead… read more here.
Keywords: blood lead; lead screening; north carolina; 2011 2018 ... See more keywords
Using a Quality Improvement Framework to Target Lead Screening Rates in an Urban Academic Center
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.146.1_meetingabstract.551
Abstract: Introduction: Differences exist in federal, state, and local recommendations for lead screening and management. Handling divergent recommendations is difficult within a network that crosses state lines and serves a diverse population. This has resulted in… read more here.
Keywords: lead screening; quality improvement; target lead; improvement framework ... See more keywords