Tennessee - State Spotlight


State Spotlight - Tennessee Last updated: May 2008 Judith Baker Public Health Program Director CLPPP, SIDS and CFR Tennessee State Department of Health Maternal and Child Health 5th Floor, Cordell Hull Building 425 5th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-0860 Phone: 615-741-0368 Fax: 615-741-1063 Email: Judith.Baker@state.tn.us Website: http://www2.state.tn.us/health/MCH/CFR.htm Tools Tennessee Child Fatality Review Legislation Reports Tennessee 1997-1999 CDR Overview Tennessee 1999 Annual Report Tennessee 2000 Annual Report Tennessee 2001 Annual Report Tennessee 2002 Annual Report Tennessee 2003 Annual Report Tennessee 2004 Annual Report Tennessee 2005 Annual Report Mortality Statistics Tennessee Child Mortality Data, 2002 Tennessee Child Mortality Data, 2003 Tennessee Child Mortality Data, 2005 Program Description Administration The Tennessee Child Fatality Review (CFR) Program was established in 1995. It is housed out of the Department of Health, Child and Infant. Tennessee is a member of the Southeast Coalition on Child Fatalities. Teams Tennessee has both state and local CFR teams. Both team levels are mandated. There is no official relationship with the Citizen’s Review Panel (CRP); however, a representative from the Department of Children’s Services sits on both the State Child Fatality Advisory Team and the CRP. State Team: The state child fatality prevention team reviews the reports from the local teams, analyzes statistics of the incidence and causes of child deaths and makes recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly to promote the safety and well being of children. Local Teams: (Chairperson(s) - Department of Health team leaders) Local teams have been established in the 31 judicial districts. Retrospective reviews are conducted by these teams. Reviews Tennessee CFR teams review deaths due to all causes of children 17 years of age or younger. Purpose The purpose of the Tennessee CFR Program is to provide services and prevent future childhood deaths. Data Standardized data reporting forms are completed for all reviews. Annual Report The State Child Fatality Advisory Team (SCFAT) reviews the reports from the local teams, analyzes statistics of the incidence and causes of child deaths, and makes recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly to promote the safety and well being of children. This report is required by statute. Prevention Initiatives Tennessee CFR findings have influenced policy changes such as encouraging collaboration between disciplines and autopsy requirements. Protocols The Tennessee CFR program has a confidentiality protocol. Training Unknown.