2022 Virtual Learning Collaborative on Childhood Lead Poisoning

On Aug. 24, the Iowa Institute of Public Health Research and Policy and the Iowa Department of Public Health hosted its third annual learning collaborative on childhood lead poisoning prevention to advance lead poisoning prevention through collective impact. The purpose of this learning collaborative was to highlight programs and services throughout Iowa that have been successful in implementing strategies for preventing childhood lead poisoning. The goal was to bring together all partners that are working toward eliminating lead poisoning in Iowa.

If you were unable to join us, or would like to revisit the materials, please use the buttons below to watch the recording and access the slides. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Alexa Andrews at alexa-andrews@uiowa.edu.

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Keynote Speakers

Sarah Goodwin

Sarah Goodwin

National Center for Healthy Housing

Sarah Goodwin, Policy Analyst, joined NCHH in June 2017, where she supports the organization’s policy and capacity building work and manages the National Safe and Healthy Housing Coalition. She previously served NCHH as a policy intern for a year, where she helped to establish and run Find It, Fix It, Fund It: A Lead Elimination Action Drive and all of its workgroups. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies: Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government from American University. Sarah’s presentation was on New and Emerging Funding Opportunities for Lead Poisoning Prevention and Healthy Homes. Recent historic investment, especially from the federal level, has significantly increased the amount and type of funding available to prevent lead poisoning and invest in housing quality. This presentation will cover a broad range of funding opportunities and mechanisms available to state and local stakeholders working to address home environmental hazards.

Perri Ruckart,

Perri Ruckart, DrPH, MPH

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Perri received her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from Emory University and her Doctor of Public Health from the University of Georgia. She has been with CDC since 1999. Currently, she is the Team Lead for the Program Development, Communication, and Evaluation Team in the Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance Branch (proposed) in the National Center for Environment Health. Perri is the author of over 30 publications in the field of environmental public health. This presentation discussed recommendations for how state and local health departments, laboratories, and providers should apply the BLRV, evaluate the progress of how state and local public health agencies and laboratories use the updated BLRV as well as identify challenges, and discuss the importance of testing children for lead exposure.

Rio Schondelmeyer

Rio Schondelmeyer, MPA, MS

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Rio assists in carrying out policy, planning, and evaluation activities in the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Additionally, she assists in coordinating a federal advisory committee on lead exposure and prevention. She earned a Master of Public Affairs and Master of Science in Environmental Science from Indiana University Bloomington. This presentation discussed recommendations for how state and local health departments, laboratories, and providers should apply the BLRV, evaluate the progress of how state and local public health agencies and laboratories use the updated BLRV as well as identify challenges, and discuss the importance of testing children for lead exposure.

Agenda

9:00am – 9:30am Welcome

9:30am – 10:30am New and Emerging Funding Opportunities for Lead Poisoning Prevention and Healthy Homes – Sarah Goodwin, Policy Analyst, National Center for Healthy Housing

10:30am – 10:45am Break

10:45am – 11:45am A Panel Discussion: Understanding funding for lead & Housing – Michelle Spohnheimer, Kim Glaser, Karla Janning, and Jenna Heiar

11:45am – 12:15pm Black Hawk County Lead-Based Paint Regulations – Jared Parmater

12:15pm – 12:30pm Q & A Discussion Session

12:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch Break

1:00pm – 2:00pm Interpretation and Application of CDC’s Blood Lead Reference Value – Perri Ruckart and Rio Schondelmeyer from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

2:00pm – 2:30pm Exploring the Feasibility of Incorporating a Lead Screening Tool in the Electronic Health Record for Preventative Well Visits – Tope Awelewa

2:30pm – 2:45pm Break

2:45pm – 3:30pm Analysis of Iowa Counties Facing a Double Burden of High Proportion of Elevated Blood Lead Levels and Low Testing Rates Among BIPOC Children 1 and 2 Years of Age – Amanda Hagerman and Kevin Officer

3:30pm – 4:00pm Lead and Our Children: How Head Start plays a role in proactive and responsive approaches to keeping children healthy – Monica Garner

4:00pm – 4:15pm Q & A Discussion Session

4:15pm – 4:30pm Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks

CEU Disclosures

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Medicine (CME) Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the American Public Health Association (APHA) and the Iowa Institute of Public Health Research and Policy.  The APHA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Designation Statement: The APHA designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s).   

Nursing (CNE) Accreditation Statement

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Public Health Association’s Public Health Nursing Section Approver Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Health Education (CHES) Statement

Sponsored by the American Public Health Association (APHA), a designated approver of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) to receive up to 5.75 total Category I contact education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 0.

How to Obtain CE Credit
Participants must attend the entire Learning Collaborative and complete the evaluation online in order to earn credit hours and obtain a CE certificate.  A link to the online evaluation system will be sent to all registered participants who attend the activity that will contain instructions and a personal ID number for access to the system.  All online evaluations must be submitted by 9/24/22 to receive continuing education credit for this activity.