Routine ACE Screening in Pediatric Appointments

Year: 2018

Resolution Number: 29

Action Taken: Referred to the Board

Status: Pending HOD Consideration

Author(s): Alisha Ching, Kirtana Ghandikota, Guillermo Moreno, Rohit Nallani, Lauren Smith,

Sponsor: Laura Carravallah, MD

On behalf of: Genesee County Delegation

Committee: A (Medical Care Delivery)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS supports screening for adverse childhood experiences in annual pediatric appointments and shall advocate for such screening; and be it further RESOLVED: That MSMS advocate that screening for adverse childhood experiences (ACE) be implemented in routine pediatric visits and that patients with a high adverse childhood experiences score be referred for subsequent treatment with pediatric mental health specialists and social workers; and be it further RESOLVED: That MSMS advocate for research studying the impact of adverse childhood experiences screening and treatment on long term health outcomes.

Fiscal Note: NULL

Resolution: View PDF for Routine ACE Screening in Pediatric Appointments

For More Information, Contact:

Stacey Hettiger , Director
Health Care Delivery
517-336-5732
shettiger@msms.org