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Web-Based Risk Assessment Gives Violence Prevention A Boost

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Web-Based Risk Assessment Gives Violence Prevention A Boost












Salisbury, MD (PRWEB) April 19, 2012

Within the next month, one of the world’s most accurate risk-of-violence and treatment tools will be offered in an exclusively online format. Using new web-based systems, The Care-2 (Child & Adolescent Risk Evaluation) Assessment will be more accessible to juvenile agencies, social service and mental health professionals, and educational institutions, and the data generated from this assessment will help users determine the right treatment and intervention.

The Care-2 is the only assessment of its kind that helps identify a person’s unique strengths, stressors, and problems, and offer an intervention plan to counteract their at-risk-for-violence factors. For over five years, the Care-2 assessment has been used by correction and mental health agencies across the country. The creator of these assessments, youth violence and family trauma expert Dr. Kathy Seifert, partnered with Noble Software Group, is thrilled to offer an online platform to use this powerful screening tool.

“This assessment is the culmination of over 30 years of studying the causes of sexual abuse, drug addiction, murder, gangs, domestic abuse, and rape,” says Dr. Seifert. “The Care-2 has always been one of the most accurate risk and needs assessments, but never before has it been so easy to use. Now, any agency, large or small, will be able to survey potential youth offenders, record web-based results, and determine the right treatment faster than ever.”

The Care-2 assessment measures risk factors associated with violence as well as resiliency factors. Areas covered include personal characteristics, relationships, education issues, family dynamics, and protective factors. Clinicians can complete the assessment and score the form in 15 to 30 minutes. The scored assessment form is then used to complete the Case Management Planning Form. This form helps clinicians gauge the intensity of potential behavior problems and identify the appropriate level and types of interventions needed. This additional planning form is not offered with any other risk-for-violence assessments on the market.

This new product offering will be available within the next month and be offered from Dr. Seifert’s website http://www.DrKathySeifert.com. Users will have the option of subscribing to a cloud-based assessment service or an on-premise instillation, providing each agency with the flexibility to choose a deployment strategy that fits best.

For updates on the online version of the Care-2, please visit http://www.DrKathySeifert.com and sign up for her “Stop the Cycle” newsletter.

About Dr. Kathy Seifert.

Dr. Seifert has over 30 years experience in mental health, addictions, and criminal justice work. In addition to creating the Juvenile CARE-2 (Child and Adolescent Risk Evaluation), Dr. Seifert is a writer for the popular Psychology Today website, has been an interview guest on Anderson Cooper 360 and other major TV media, and has lectured nationally and internationally on dealing with stress, violence, anger, and trauma. She founded Eastern Shore Psychological Services, a multidisciplinary private practice that specializes in working with high-risk youth and their families.

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Art Garfunkel Stars in ?An Intimate Night of Music and Conversation? for Chai Lifeline Canada’s Sing for the Children

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Art Garfunkel Stars in “An Intimate Night of Music and Conversation” for Chai Lifeline Canada’s Sing for the Children














Toronto, ON, Canada (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

Chai Lifeline Canada, the Canadian arm of the international children’s health support network, will present “An Intimate Night of Music and Conversation with Art Garfunkel” on Monday, March 19 at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto.

The evening is the major fund raising event for the organization, which provides a wide range of emotional and social support programs for seriously ill children and their families. This is the fifth year the organization has put on a fundraising concert at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto.

“Art Garfunkel has universal appeal,” explained Rabbi Mordechai Rothman, Chai Lifeline Canada’s Executive Director. “His timeless music, coupled with an incredible voice and wonderful on-stage persona ensure that each performance is a breathtaking delight for everyone in the audience. We are looking forward to hosting him, and expect to fill all the seats at Roy Thomson Hall.”

Mr. Garfunkel, the international musical star, has enjoyed a long and varied career that began when he was still a teenager. He made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of Simon & Garfunkel, the iconic folk rock duo of the 60s. He was also a featured actor in several major films, published a collection of his prose poetry, and released twelve solo albums.

This evening at Roy Thomson Hall is more than a concert. Mr. Garfunkel offers his recollections of over 40 years in the music business and annotates the songs with stories of their history and personal significance. His humor and warmth are evident, and by the end of the performance, audience members should feel like they have been given a rare glimpse into the life of the artist. “Everyone should walk away from the concert with a great experience,” said Rabbi Rothman.

A Great Night for a Great Cause

“Shoshana and I are thrilled and honoured to once again chair the Sing for the Children event,” said Yummy Schachter, founder and chairman of Sing for the Children. “Families of children with serious illness face a host of challenges on numerous fronts. Chai Lifeline Canada addresses the full spectrum of needs, from logistical to social, recreational to psychological and we are proud to support them in any way that we can. Here’s to the next five years!” The proceeds from the evening will enable Chai Lifeline Canada to maintain and expand its wide network of services to Canadian families.

“Chai Lifeline steps in at the moment of diagnosis and stays with the family until after recovery, or in the case of chronic disease, throughout childhood. It’s programs help stabilize families in the midst of medical crises by taking care of their daily needs, and offer families services and experiences that bring joy and hope to their everyday lives,” explained Rabbi Rothman.

The organization offers transportation assistance, hot meals for patients and caregivers, regular visits, and personal entertainment systems for children while children are hospitalized. Big Brothers and Sisters, counseling, telephone support groups and recreational programs and events connect families to others living with pediatric illness and provide crucial peer support while children are in treatment and recovering. Chai Lifeline’s annual trips to Disney World, open to children in active treatment for cancer, and two medically supervised summer camps for seriously ill children, allow patients to trade the pain and isolation of illness for fun, friendship, and normative childhood experiences.

Canadian families also enjoy a number of innovative programs to meet their unique needs. Aaron’s Apple, an initiative started by the family of a chronically ill child, helps pay extraordinary drug costs not covered by insurance. Shining Stars offers after-school fun for special-needs children that focuses on building skills and friendship. Children of seriously ill parents find comfort, support, and the extra attention of Big Brothers and Sisters through Penina’s Helping Hand.

For more information, to sponsor or purchase tickets, please visit: http://www.chaiconcert.com


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iglucose: Recently FDA-Cleared, Wireless Diabetes Management System Keeps Everyone Connected

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iglucose: Recently FDA-Cleared, Wireless Diabetes Management System Keeps Everyone Connected












Miami Florida USA (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

A parent of a child with diabetes or a child of an elderly parent with the disease, wouldn’t it give peace of mind to know that a loved one was not only testing their blood sugar levels regularly as prescribed by their physician, but also to know what their blood sugar levels are as they test at any time day or night?

FDA-cleared iglucose™ as seen in the feature by Doctors Outlook, a wireless communication system for diabetes management, makes this a reality. What’s more, iglucose functions without the use of a cell phone, telephone, personal computer or wireless data plan.

Imagine this scenario: a 10-year-old child at school who is supposed to test their blood glucose level before lunch. A text message is sent to anyone on their caregiver, family, or doctors list that they have just checked their blood sugar but their levels have fallen dangerously low and they need to eat or drink something immediately. The school nurse also gets a text message and email that the child’s levels are low along with any other person or group desired to be alerted. iglucose creates a communication connection where immediate action can be taken to ensure the child doesn’t suffer an adverse reaction like hypoglycemia from their low blood sugar, which in severe cases can lead to seizures, coma and even death. Of course iglucose also applies to any family member of any age or those who do not have family or loved ones available to check on them.

iglucose which was recently FDA-cleared as a mobile health system and will be available in the market soon, seamlessly communicates glucose readings from leading blood glucose meters to the iglucose diabetes management portal. From there, this important data can be shared automatically with family members, caregivers and healthcare professionals via text message, email or fax.

iglucose eliminates the burden of keeping manual logbooks of glucose levels and empowers people to be more active with the management of their diabetes. Leading diabetes education organizations recommend that people with diabetes check their blood sugar, keep a logbook of their readings, and take them to their healthcare professional. This is a fundamental cornerstone of diabetes management. Unfortunately, many people with diabetes do not keep logbooks. iglucose solves this problem by automating the process. iglucose not only simplifies life for people with diabetes, but also connects them with loved ones and healthcare professionals who are concerned about their care. This is truly a “win-win” for all.

PositiveID Corporation (OTCBB: PSID) develops unique medical devices and molecular diagnostic systems like the Ricin Detection systems noted in the Digital Journal release. PositiveID focuses primarily on diabetes management, rapid medical testing and airborne bio-threat detection. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, MicroFluidic Systems or MFS, is focused on the development of microfluidic systems for the automated preparation of and performance of biological assays. PositiveID was recently recommended in a http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Vista-Partners-Initiates-prnews-1756383169.html?x=0&.v=1 [news release by Vista Partners __title__ Registered Investment Advisor ].

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Breastfeeding Week Highlights Mom’s Health Role, says San Antonio Cosmetic Dentist

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Breastfeeding Week Highlights Mom’s Health Role, says San Antonio Cosmetic Dentist











San Antonio cosmetic dentist Dr. Edward Camacho, DDS


San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) July 30, 2011

World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, is a time to recognize the lifelong impact that mothers have on the health of their babies – from prenatal care to providing nature’s perfect food to dental habits that stay with a child for life, according to veteran San Antonio cosmetic dentist Edward Camacho, DDS.

The international observance, organized by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, reminds us of the immense value of natural breastfeeding with nature’s perfect human food. Breastfeeding carries a host of health benefits that not only give babies a crucial window of extra protection, but also a head start in many areas of health.

All major dental groups say breastfeeding is the healthiest for the baby’s oral health, and breast-fed babies are also more resistant to cavities. Dr. Camacho says that along with breastfeeding, onne of the most important issues for Mom is her oral hygiene – which can spell the difference between the child’s lifelong dental and overall health.

A mother’s kisses may plant more than love on her baby’s lips; she is the most likely source of the bacteria that causes dental cavities and will stay with her child for life. Fortunately there are steps a mother can take to slow or reduce this inherited bacteria, and make sure baby’s first steps are toward dental health.

Even before a baby is born, a mother’s gum disease can delay pregnancy and lead to premature births and low birth weight, Dr. Camacho said. But once the baby is born, even before its first tooth appears, there is a crucial need for dental care that will give the child a running start toward dental health.

The bacteria that is the prime cause of tooth decay is Streptococcus Mutans, an organism that takes up residence in our bodies, along with many other natural microorganisms, early in life.

This bacteria works by converting sugars into acid, which eats through the hard outer shell of teeth, leaving demineralized spots that are then attacked by other bacteria that cause deep decay. The more time the bacteria have in a sugary oral environment, the more damage they do to teeth.

Although Strep Mutans is a normal resident in our mouths, babies start out fresh. They are exposed to the bacteria in early childhood, primarily by their mothers or others having a similar caregiver role.

The bacteria is transmitted mainly through saliva – through kisses, an adult testing a bottle by mouth, or tasting from baby’s spoon. Mom’s not the only one who can pass the bacteria of course, but DNA studies show that the bacteria in baby’s mouth are overwhelmingly the same strain as Mom’s.

No one expects Mom to avoid kissing her baby, of course. But she can make a big difference, by keeping her own pool of bacteria as low as possible, through her own dental hygiene – brushing, flossing and regular cleanings.

Mom can also decrease the impact of transmissions by chewing gum made with xylitol, a sugar-alcohol sweetener that fights Strep Mutans in several ways.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry cites a study in which mothers chewed xylitol-flavored gum two to three times a day from three months after delivery until the children were 2 years old. Researchers found that the effect of the xylitol was not only immediate, but long-lasting; at 5 years old, the xylitol children had 70% fewer calories than other groups

In the past, infant dental care wasn’t stressed until the first tooth erupted, because Strep Mutans normally lives in the spaces and cracks between gums and teeth. But recent studies have found the bacteria in the crevices of the tongue, sometimes months before the first tooth. This means that transmitting the bacteria to the infant is possible much earlier than possible.

Dentists recommend that caregivers wipe the gums of young infants with a wet cloth after feeding. This helps remove liquids that can nourish the bacteria and also trains the child from to accept post-feeding dental care long before toothbrushes. After teeth erupt, parents should continue the regimen, but using a soft brush designed for infants.

Also, just as it does with Mom, xylitol can help battle Strep Mutans in infants and children. The dental products manufacturer Spry, for example, produces a xylitol-sweetened gel designed for the gums and teeth of infants.

While experts agree that breastfeeding is best for oral health, it does contain carbohydrates, though, and babies that are allowed to nurse continually, or fall asleep nursing may be at danger of bacteria growth and tooth damage from the pooling carbohydrates. And there is an extra danger if breastfeeding is followed by sugary drinks, including soy-based formula supplements: breast milk’s chemistry appear to act as a catalyst for these added sugars, super-charging them for tooth decay.

But no matter what the liquid, children should not be left to go to sleep with a bottle. Anything containing carbohydrates can leave bacteria with a long-lasting bath of nutrients. This is such a common cause of serious tooth decay in infants that it’s often called “Baby Bottle Tooth Decay” or “Bottle Rot.”

By the time a child turns a year old, he or she should have their first dental visit.

“First visit by first birthday” sums it up. Your child should visit a pediatric dentist when the first tooth comes in, usually between 6 and 12 months of age,” said Dr. Camacho. “This visit will establish a dental home for your child. Early examination and preventive care will protect your child’s smile now and in the future.”

Camacho emphasized the critical role of the mother before and after the child’s birth:

“We always stress good oral hygiene for anyone, especially for mothers to be. Lifelong good oral health starts with the mother and it is her habits that will be instilled in the child,” he said. “This also includes transferring her own fears about seeing a dentist. Mothers need to be positive and stress prevention, and take their children to the dentist on a regular basis, not just when they are hurting.”

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Camacho’s practice, Cosmetic Dentistry of San Antonio, is a full-service cosmetic dental practice, specializing in Invisalign clear braces, top-quality dental veneers, dental implants, dental crowns and dental bridges, as well as a full line of restorative procedures and preventative care.

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Parents Should Revisit Child Support Obligations In Light of Recent Changes to N.C. Child Support Guidelines, Raleigh Family Lawyer Says

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Parents Should Revisit Child Support Obligations In Light of Recent Changes to N.C. Child Support Guidelines, Raleigh Family Lawyer Says











Charles R. Ullman


Raleigh, North Carolina (Vocus/PRWEB) March 08, 2011

Raleigh family lawyer Charles R. Ullman said today that parents paying child support should revisit the amount of their obligations in light of several subtle, but important changes to the N.C. Child Support Guideline that took effect January 1.

“It’s always a good idea to take another look at how much you are paying for child support when these guidelines are revised,” said Ullman, the founder of Charles R. Ullman & Associates, a Raleigh law firm that represents parents in child support matters across North Carolina as well as in other family law and domestic issues.

Ullman said that other times to revisit child support obligations are when custody arrangements change, a child ages out of being included in the guidelines, the parent’s income changes, when the amount paid for health insurance or day care is modified or when uninsured medical expenses change substantially due to matters such as an orthodontic bill or surgery.

“When these events occur, the result may be that your child support obligations should be decreased,” Ullman said. “For instance, the latest revisions to the state’s Child Support Guidelines contain several changes to the way a parent’s income is calculated for the purpose of determining the parent’s support payments. This now includes the exclusion of the support a parent received for another child, which could impact numerous parents.”

Mandatory presumptive guidelines for calculating child support obligations have been in place in North Carolina since 1990. Every four years, the guidelines are revised by the N.C. Conference of Chief District Court Judges. The prior changes occurred in 2006.

When computing child support obligations, the guidelines use the parent’s gross income, which means the income before deductions for state, federal, Social Security and Medicare taxes and other amounts withheld from income, such as health insurance premiums.

Under the old guidelines, the amount of child support a parent received for a child that was not a child of the parties could be used to calculate the parent’s income when determining the support obligations for another child. Under the revised guidelines, however, income in the form of child support for another child is specifically excluded from being considered in the computation.

“Under the old guidelines, you were basically taking away funds that had been earmarked for the other child,” Ullman said. “This is an example of a fair, common sense change to the rules.”

The new guidelines also will exclude from income the amounts that are paid by a parent’s employer directly to a third party on the parent’s behalf and which are not considered by the employer to be a part of the parent’s salary.

“These amounts could include the employer’s required share of Social Security and Medicare taxes as well as direct contributions to health, disability, life insurance or retirement accounts which are not deducted from the parent’s salary,” Ullman said.

Among other changes in the new guidelines are:


    Preexisting support obligations. Preexisting support obligations can be deducted from a parent’s gross income, but arrears payments cannot be deducted.

    Responsibility for other children. Under the old guidelines, the deduction that a parent received for supporting another child was reduced by one-half if the other parent of the child lived in the home. Now, the other parent’s income will not be considered.

    Retroactive child support. The revised guidelines make it clear that a court cannot order retroactive support payments that are different from the amount agreed upon by the parties in a prior agreement or from the amount that the guidelines called for at that time.

    Child care costs. Although reasonable child care expenses can be added to a parent’s child support obligations when the other parent needs child care for employment or job search reasons, this amount is not required when the child care is needed for other reasons.

“If a parent believes that these changes to the guidelines may impact their child support obligations, it’s important to contact an experienced family law attorney,” Ullman said.

About Charles R. Ullman & Associates

The law firm of Charles R. Ullman & Associates, located on 109 S. Bloodworth St. in Raleigh, N.C., concentrates on family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, alimony, post-separation support and equitable distribution. Ullman is also a trained collaborative law attorney. For more information, contact the firm by calling (919) 829-1006 or use the online contact form.

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NYU Child Study Center Appoints New Administrator

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New York, NY (PRWEB) March 17, 2005

The NYU Child Study Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Marion Greenup as Administrator of the NYU Child Study Center. As Administrator of the NYU Child Study Center, Ms. Greenup will focus on developing and implementing strategic goals related to the management of the Center, overseeing the financial management of all divisions and developing and coordinating new programs. She will also oversee the implementation of policies and procedures as well as manage the non-physician staff.

“I am pleased to welcome Ms. Greenup to the NYU Child Study Center,” said Harold S. Koplewicz, M.D., Director of the NYU Child Study Center. “Her experience in the fields of public health, administration and education will provide leadership that will help advance the mission of the NYU Child Study Center.”

Ms. Greenup earned her Masters in Public Health from Columbia University School of Public Health, her Masters of Education in Early Childhood Development from Tulane University, and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Harriet Sophie Newcomb College. She has been working in the university and health related fields for over 20 years.

Prior to joining the Child Study Center, Ms. Greenup served as the Assistant Vice President of Administration at Columbia University Health Sciences where she was involved in the planning and implementation of special projects and services in a variety of areas including human resources, space planning, security, finance, student affairs, special events and housing. Ms. Greenup was also the Senior Vice President of Education and Health Promotion at the March of Dimes where she was responsible for the education and health promotion strategy of the Foundation and the management of an annual budget exceeding $ 15 million.

“I am delighted to begin my new role as Administrator of the NYU Child Study Center and look forward to being part of this remarkable organization as we continue to make tremendous strides in advancing the science of child mental health,” said Ms. Greenup.

The NYU Child Study Center is dedicated to the understanding, prevention and treatment of child and adolescent mental health problems. The Center offers expert psychiatric services for children and families from across the country with emphasis on early diagnosis and intervention.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between science and practice, integrating the finest research with patient care and state-of-the-art training, utilizing an extraordinary new facility and the resources of the world-class New York University School of Medicine. With an annual budget of over $ 20 million, the Center is changing the face of child mental health through our research and outreach initiatives. Our researchers are advancing the understanding of the causes of child mental disorders; our outreach programs are translating scientific research into everyday skills for parents and educators, and into practical applications for pediatricians and mental health professionals.

For more information, contact the NYU Child Study Center at (212) 263-6622 or visit http://www.AboutOurKids.org.

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Moscow Hosts 2nd Global Congress on Pediatrics & Child Health

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CIP


Moscow, Russia (PRWEB) July 21, 2011

Moscow has been chosen to host the 2nd Global Congress for Consensus in Pediatrics (CIP) & Child Health May 17-20, 2012. This meeting will be a continuation of this new framework of conferences in Pediatrics in which key issues and controversial topics in child health are openly discussed and new perspectives on consensus, agreements and knowledge are seek and met. This is a unique congress that brings together under one roof all the specialists, current topics of concern and key leaders in the field of Pediatrics and Children’s Health. Thus, practitioners in the field of Pediatrics need only devote four days a year for sharing knowledge and taking part in a high quality conference.

This year’s congress is being held with the participation of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the International Pediatric Association (IPA).

The scientific program will be of the highest standard, featuring presentations by leaders and opinion makers in the fields of pediatric specialties, presented in keynote addresses, sharp state of the art lectures, controversial debates and exclusive symposia.

Moscow is a fantastic place for an international convention of this magnitude and meaning. It is symbolic as a place which will bring together pediatricians and pediatric related professions from all over the world, united by the willingness to participate in open debates, state of the art conferences and consensus building initiatives.

The Global Initiative for Consensus in Pediatrics (CIP) was founded on November 2009 in Vienna, Austria by a group of pediatricians with long and successful records in National and International Pediatric Associations and Societies. The 1st Global Congress was held in Paris, France in February 2011 and the intention of its founders was to legitimize its status and inscribe it as a non-profit Swiss foundation based in Zurich.

Those taking part in the 2nd Congress in Moscow will have the unique opportunity to play an active role in the Congress’ formation and participate in a historical event, the Founding Plenary Session, to be held Wednesday, May 17th 2012 in the Great Hall of the Moscow Congressional Palace.

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Alliance for Pediatric Quality Supports New ANSI-Approved Standard for Child Health Passed by HL7

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Alliance for Pediatric Quality Supports New ANSI-Approved Standard for Child Health Passed by HL7










Chapel Hill, NC (PRWEB) January 12, 2009

Many electronic health record systems are built with the adult patient in mind. So when a child goes to his or her primary care doctor – whether in the hospital or at the physician’s office – the fields in the child’s electronic health record system are not pediatric-specific. For example, height and weight fields are not appropriate for newborns; growth tracking and immunization management features are not standardized; there are no pediatric-specific norm values for physicians, families and patients to use to monitor lab results, vital signs and body measurements; and privacy is not adequately defined for the child.

To improve patient safety and ensure more effective and efficient care of children, Health Level Seven (HL7), a healthcare IT standards development organization, recently passed the healthcare industry’s first standard approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) that specifies the basic functional requirements for child healthcare in an electronic health record system. The HL7 Child Health Functional Profile is based upon the HL7 EHR System Functional Model, which is also ANSI-approved. HL7 announced the new standard today: http://www.hl7.org/documentcenter/public/pressreleases/HL7_PRESS_20090108.pdf

The Child Health Functional Profile defines the general pediatric functions critical for electronic health record systems that are used to care for children in the United States, including immunization management, growth tracking, medication dosing, data norms and privacy. The HL7 Child Health Work Group (Child Health WG) created the new functionality over a period of four years with support from the Alliance for Pediatric Quality, a national collaboration of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Board of Pediatrics, Child Health Corporation of America and the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions.

The Child Health Functional Profile includes electronic health record system functionality necessary to care for a child age 0-18 who receives routine wellness and preventive, acute illness, or acute trauma care that takes place in the following areas: the newborn nursery, the primary care provider’s office, the emergency room or urgent care clinic, and the inpatient hospital setting. In addition, the profile also supports ambulatory and inpatient hospital care for common chronic pediatric diseases such as asthma, sickle cell disease and diabetes, as well as those with unusual social situations such as foster care, divided homes and state custody.

As one-third of the U.S. population is children, and more than half of those children visit clinicians in settings other than pediatric offices, health information technology vendors and their physician and hospital customers recognize the importance of embedding the Child Health Functional Profile in their electronic health record systems.

“The Child Health Functional Profile standard is useful as we work with our health information technology vendors to ensure our EHR products are reliable for the care of children,” said Andrew Spooner, MD, FAAP, chief medical information officer at Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center and co-chair of the Child Health WG. “The Child Health Functional Profile tells us which functionality is most critical in general pediatrics and paints a picture of the functionality that is desirable in the future. This is immensely helpful to us as we plan development priorities to meet our hospital’s and physician practices’ needs.”

Vendors who have participated in the defining of the Child Health Functional Profile have had the unique advantage of using components of the Child Health Functional Profile even before it became an ANSI-approved standard, explained Spooner. “At our children’s hospital, it is very important to the safety of our pediatric patients that we track developmental growth with the embedded growth charts. Tracking a child’s growth is different than simply tracking height and weight as is necessary for an adult patient. With this standard in place, comparability is also possible, which is a critical part of quality improvement efforts here,” Spooner added.

About the Alliance for Pediatric Quality

The Alliance for Pediatric Quality is a national collaboration of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA) and the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI). The Alliance partners represent more than 200 children’s hospitals and 60,000 pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists and surgeons. Together, they are bringing about immediate, measurable change in the quality of care provided to children. http://www.kidsquality.org

About HL7

Founded in 1987, Health Level Seven, Inc. is a not-for-profit, ANSI-accredited standards developing organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive framework and related standards for the exchange, integration, sharing, and retrieval of electronic health information that supports clinical practice and the management, delivery and evaluation of health services. HL7′s more than 2,400 members represent approximately 500 corporate members, including 90 percent of the largest information systems vendors serving healthcare. http://www.hl7.org

For more information on the Alliance for Pediatric Quality, visit http://www.kidsquality.org

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Lois Stephenson Named To North Carolina Child Care Commission

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Lois Stephenson Named To North Carolina Child Care Commission










Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) June 23, 2004

Lois Stephenson, President of Building Blocks Child Care and Development Center, has been named to the North Carolina Child Care Commission. As one of the 15 members serving on the Commission, Stephenson will work to ensure the availability of quality child care across the state as well as serve as a liaison between the Commission and parents, providers, and the public regarding child care in North Carolina’s Child Care Rules.

“One of the most important decisions a parent will ever make is concerning choosing a quality child care provider,” said Stephenson. “I am honored to serve on the NC Child Care Commission and I am committed to ensuring that nurturing environments, and high quality child care is available to parents state-wide.

The North Carolina Child Care Commission is responsible for adopting rules to implement the child-care laws established by the NC General Assembly regarding such issues as health and safety requirements, staff qualifications, discipline policies, and more.

Building Blocks Child Care and Development Centers are 4-star child-care facilities specializing in family friendly child-care for children ages birth through twelve years old. With three locations in Clayton, North Carolina, the privately owned centers have been serving Johnston County for over 10 years, providing safe, stable, and nurturing environments where children can grow and develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially at their own pace. For more information, please call 919-553-1215 or on the Internet at http://www.bbchildcare.net.

Contact:

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

122 Ravenna Way, Suite 100

Cary, NC 27513

(919) 461-3831 • (919) 462-8289 (fax)

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San Francisco Family Law Practice Highlights New Law that Allows Mature Children to Speak Up in Custody Cases

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Heath-Newton, LLP is a San Francisco family law practice that focuses on families.


San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) June 15, 2011

Until recently, the law regarding a child’s ability to address the court in his or her parents’ custody case has been restrictive, and rarely resulted in a child being granted the opportunity to testify. The courts have typically recognized a child’s choice regarding living with Mom or Dad by obtaining the information through reports, or from third parties, such as the court-appointed mediator’s office.

The California legislature recently approved amendments to this process under Senate Bill AB 1050. San Francisco family law practice Health-Newton says under the new law, which amends California Family Code §3042 and goes into effect January 1, 2012, the rules about children speaking up to the court have been significantly changed to give children a greater voice in their custody preferences.

“If a child is of sufficient age and capacity to reason so as to form an intelligent preference as to custody or visitation, the court shall consider, and give due weight to, the wishes of the child in making an order granting or modifying custody or visitation,” states Amendment (a) of AB 1050.

Pursuant to the new law regarding children addressing the court in custody matters, new procedures will be put into place that require a court to allow a child to address the court directly regarding his or her preferences, if a child is age 14 or older and so wishes, unless the court determines that doing so is not in the child’s best interests (and in that case, the court must state its reasons on the record). If, under the new law, the court precludes a child from testifying in the matter, the court must then provide alternative means of obtaining input from the child and other information regarding the child’s preferences (California Family Code §3042(e)).

The new law also clarifies that the court can take into account a child’s preferences for both orders of child custody and visitation. Additionally, the modifications to the law permit any of several individuals to assist a court in determining whether a child wishes to address the court, including a child’s own appointed counsel, an investigator, a mediator, custody evaluator, either parent, or either parent’s attorney. The judge may also inquire about whether the child wishes to address the court.

The new law does not prevent a court from allowing a child under age 14 to address the court if the court deems it appropriate, but there is no requirement that the court allow a child to do so.

“While the new law does not give a child free rein to testify or address the court, it does provide far greater opportunity for mature children to have their preferences heard and taken seriously when it comes to matters of custody,” says Alison Grcevich, an attorney with Health-Newton, LLP.

For more information about the amendments to California Family Code §3042 or any other family law matter, please contact Heath-Newton, LLP by calling (415) 992-5038, visit their website http://www.heathnewton.com, or stop by their office located at 240 Stockton Street, Suite 300 in San Francisco, California.

About Heath-Newton, LLP

Heath-Newton, LLP is a San Francisco family law practice focused on families. These San Francisco divorce attorneys pride themselves on working with clients from all backgrounds and lifestyles. Heath-Newton, LLP specializes in premarital agreements (prenups), same-sex marriages and domestic partnerships, divorce, child support, spousal support, adoption, and child custody in San Francisco and the Bay Area.

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