About 254,000 children statewide are covered by the publicly funded health care programs. The results of the chart review suggest that not all care is being documented and that there is not consensus in our health care community about the standards for comprehensive well-child screening. The department is holding a series of meetings with physicians and other health care professionals in an effort to reach agreement on guidelines that are better attuned to today s standards in our community, Kennedy said. The department also will work with physicians, public health nurses and others to develop approaches that help parents play a stronger role. The chart review showed improvements in lead screening compared to national studies.
Lead exposure is a major health concern for low-income children.
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