Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

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Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Goals:
The goals of the TAHD Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in order of importance are:
#1 To find lead poisoned children and reduce their body lead content through treatment, parent education and the removal of lead in their environment.
#2 To prevent non-poisoned children from being sickened with lead through housing inspections and parent education.
#3 To improve the supply of lead safe housing through enforcement of the regulations dealing with lead paint and other sources of lead.

All blood lead levels > 10 ug/dl are reportable to the Commissioner of Public Health, as well as the Director of Health of the town in which the child resides per Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) & Regulation (RCSA) Section 19a - 110.

Local Health Department Responsibilities

Must visit the home of a lead-poisoned child (BLL > 20 ug/dl) and conduct an epidemiological investigation and a lead inspection.
Provide education and counseling to parents / guardians and property owners.
Assess the need for relocation of the child.
Issue notices of violaton to property owners.
Ensure that property owners submit a lead abatement plan to the local health department for review and approval.
Review and evaluate the acceptability of abatement plans.
Ensure that lead abatement testing after abatement projects are completed in a timely manner.
Monitor post-abatement testing after abatement is completed.

Blood Lead Levels (BLL)	Follow-up action for Capillary Blood Test Results
10 - 19 ug / dl	Re-screen or re-determine risk in one year
<10 ug / dl	Diagnostic venous test within 1 - 3 months
20 - 44 ug / dl	Diagnostic venous test within 1 week to 1 month (sooner for higher level)
45 - 59 ug / dl	Diagnostic venous test within 48 hours
60 - 69 ug / dl	Diagnostic venous test within 24 hours
> 70 ug / dl	Medical Emergency Diagnostic venous test STAT

Blood Lead Levels (BLL)	Follow-up action for Venous Diagnostic Test Results
10 - 14 ug / dl	At least 1 follow-up test within 3 months. If 2 consecutive venous tests are at this level, re-test in 1 year.
15 - 19 ug / dl	Follow-up test within 2 months. Needs clinical management if > 2 consecutive venous tests at least 3 months apart are still at this level. Re-test annually.
20 - 44 ug / dl	Needs clinical management including BLL monitoring and additional testing. Retest at least every 3 -4 months. More frequent testing if BLL is in the higher range, child is very young or there is ongoing exposure.
45 - 59 ug / dl	Needs clinical management within 48 hours. Chelation is necessary. Consultation with Regional Lead Treatment Center recommended.
60 - 69 ug / dl	Needs clinical management within 24 hours. Chelation is necessary. Consultation with Regional Lead Treatment Center recommended.
> 70 ug / dl	Medical Emergency Chelation is necessary. Referral to Regional Lead Treatment Center strongly recommended.

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Sources: Connecticut Department on Public Health Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Lead Poisoning Regional Treatment Centers

Hartford Regional Lead Treatment Center
St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center
Department of Pediatrics, Room 1025
114 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
Phone: (860)714-4792

Yale New Haven Regional Lead Treatment Center
Department of Pediatrics
333 Cedar Street
P.O. Box 208064
New Haven, CT 06520-8064

Torrington Area Health District Contact Information

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