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  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Quality Improvement

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  • Infant mortality is linked to tobacco smoke exposure (TSE) and unsafe sleep environments.
  • Primary care providers (PCPs) can play a crucial role in addressing these risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement a quality improvement (QI) program to enhance PCP screening and counseling for TSE and safe sleep.
  • To evaluate the impact of this program on caregiver behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Pediatric practices participated in a 10-month QI program.
  • Screenings for TSE and safe sleep were conducted at well-child visits (WCVs).
  • Caregiver practices were assessed at initial and follow-up visits.

Main Results:

  • PCP screening for TSE increased from 80% to over 90% during WCVs.
  • Caregivers receiving smoking cessation counseling reduced daily cigarette consumption (10.6 to 4.6) and 34% quit.
  • 49.1% of infants at risk for unsafe sleep practiced safer behaviors after counseling.

Conclusions:

  • A QI program effectively increased PCP screening for infant mortality risks.
  • PCP counseling significantly improved caregiver practices regarding TSE and safe sleep.