Enhanced Congenital Syphilis Response & Prevention
Federal & State Support contd.
► 2017-18: CDC STD AAPPS Supplemental Funding for Enhanced Congenital Syphilis
Response
• Developed an effective CS case management model and hired 2 Perinatal Case Managers
Hired a CS Nurse Educator to promote provider awareness of LA screening and testing laws
and adherence to CDC-recommended screening and treatment guidelines
Hosted 2 CS conferences with support from Denver Prevention Training Center in two high
morbidity regions
2019: Louisiana Sanitary Code §107 (Laboratory and Healthcare Facility Reporting
Requirements) updated with required reporting of negative results for specific
disease conditions, including HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis.
► 2021-2022: Perinatal Case Management program expanded to two additional regions
• Plan to expand program state-wide
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