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CHILD FATALITY TEAM

CHILD FATALITY TEAM. “ Tennesse is part of a national movement to identify why children are dying and what preventative measures can be taken.” -TDH. Child Fatality Review and Prevention Act. TCA 68-142-101 through 109 Enacted in 1995 Established statewide network of CFRT’s

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CHILD FATALITY TEAM

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  1. CHILD FATALITY TEAM “ Tennesse is part of a national movement to identify why children are dying and what preventative measures can be taken.” -TDH

  2. Child Fatality Review and Prevention Act • TCA 68-142-101 through 109 • Enacted in 1995 • Established statewide network of CFRT’s • CFRT’s established in TN’s 31 judicial districts

  3. Duties of Local Teams • Review all deaths of children 17 years of age or younger • Collect data according to the protocol developed by the state team • Submit data on child deaths quarterly to the state team

  4. Duties of State Team • Review reports of local child fatality review teams • Report to the governor & general assembly concerning the state team’s activities & its recommendations for changes to any law, rule, & policy that would promote the safety & well-being of children

  5. Duties of State Team • Un5dertake annual statistical studies of the incidence & causes of child fatalities • Provide training & written materials to local teams to assist them in carrying out their duties • Develop a protocol for the collection of data regarding child deaths

  6. Duties of State Team • Upon request of a local team, provide technical assistance to such team, including authorization of another medical or legal opinion on a particular death • Periodically assess the operations of child fatality prevention efforts & make recommendations for changes as needed

  7. Duties of Local Teams • Submit annually to the state team recommendations, if any, & advocate for system improvements & resources where gaps & deficiencies may exist • Participate in training provided by the state team.

  8. Supervisor of social services in DCS Regional health officer, who serves as interim chair Medical examiner Prosecuting attorney Local law enforcement Mental health professional Pediatrician/Family Practice physician Emergency Medical Service Provider Representative of juvenile court Composition of Local Team

  9. Progress Updates • Creation of a nurse home visiting pilot program for up to 100 1st time mothers • Increase home visits that they make & make sure they are evidence based • Creation of the Fetal & Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) • Tennessee Non-Smokers Protection Act

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