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Learning Objectives for this Presentation:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
· understand the goals of the Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program
· recognize the importance of case management at the local level for perinatal hepatitis B prevention
· recognize the need for resources, support and education in order to accomplish those goals
Background:
BACKGROUND: Infants born to hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive women are at high risk of perinatal transmission and chronic infection. Case management of these women and their household and sexual contacts is an effective tool in the prevention of the spread of hepatitis B. In recent years, the need for local follow-up of these cases was recognized.
Methods:
METHOD: In the late 1990s, nurses from ODH and Columbus Health Department became involved in the development of the case management model. In 2002 nurses from around the state met to discuss their own processes. They formed a workgroup focused on developing a procedure manual so that case management would be more consistent. The Columbus Health Department has been a leader in developing tools for investigation, education, and communication with the patient and with the physician. Educational materials have been developed in various languages.
Results:
RESULT: Regional conferences were held to share the resources developed by this team with local health departments. Access to the Ohio data system (Artemis) has been granted.
Conclusions:
CONCLUSION: By defining a process and developing guidelines, the case management necessary for an effective Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program can be accomplished. Allowing the participation of local health departments in the Artemis program also increases efficiency.
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