West Virginia Syphilis, Hepatitis, and HIV Infant Mortality and Morbidity Review (SHHIMMR) will use the Fetal Infant Morbidity Review methodology to conduct enhanced reviews of congenital syphilis (CS), perinatal hepatitis, and perinatal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in West Virginia. Participants of SHHIMMR quarterly meetings will review cases to identify missed opportunities for disease intervention and barriers to medical care engagement that may have contributed to a CS, perinatal HIV, or perinatal hepatitis diagnosis.
Meeting Content
A summary of 1-3 cases are presented. The CRT will examine de-identified information on clinical care provided to the pregnant person and baby, medical record information, general infant care, living circumstances, etc. The CRT will discuss each case, identify missed opportunities, and make recommendations. Notes from CRT meetings will be presented to the CAT and used to determine the best actions to take for improvement. CAT actions include forming new coalitions and legislative committees, improving existing initiatives, and individual actions.
Discussion points include:
- Did the pregnant person and infant receive appropriate clinical testing and care?
- Did the pregnant person and infant utilize all the social services or community resources that they needed?
- What can be done in the future for better health outcomes for the pregnant person and infant?
Disclosure: All those in a position to control content of this program have indicated that they have no relevant interests to disclose.
Nursing Credits: This continuing education activity has been provided by the WV Regional Partner of the MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center for 3 contact hours. The WV Regional Partner is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the State of WV Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses. WVBRN provider number 50-26128.
