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The Massachusetts Poison Control System.

F H Lovejoy, D L Caplan, T Rowland

    Clinical Toxicology
    |January 1, 1979
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    Massachusetts established a statewide poison system in 1978, creating a central information center and a network of hospitals. This system provides comprehensive poison control services, education, and research across the state.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Toxicology
    • Health Systems Management

    Background:

    • State and federal legislation mandated the creation of a unified poison control system in Massachusetts.
    • The Commissioner of Public Health established a Statewide Poison Committee comprising diverse healthcare professionals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and implement a coordinated statewide poison system in Massachusetts.
    • To establish a comprehensive network for poison information dissemination and management.

    Main Methods:

    • Formation of a Statewide Poison Committee with representatives from poison control, physicians, nurses, and pharmacists.
    • Contracting with an incorporated institution to manage the system, including a central information center.
    • Establishing a network of 112 acute care hospitals as member institutions and designating educational institutions for outreach.

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    Main Results:

    • A structured statewide poison system became operational in January 1978.
    • The system integrates a central information hub with a network of hospitals for broad accessibility.
    • Defined roles for educational institutions in public and professional outreach were established.

    Conclusions:

    • The implemented system provides comprehensive poison information, treatment guidance, and educational services.
    • Advisory boards and committees ensure strategic guidance and diverse representation.
    • The system benefits from broad-based funding from federal, state, and private sources.