Asthma & Lead Management
Phone: (443) 260-2995
Fax: (410) 543-6964
Email: shannon.palmer@maryland.gov
Services:
- Case Management
- Education
- Free cleaning supplies
- Referral for FREE lead removal
- Referrals to community resources
Asthma & Lead Management
Who We Are…
Asthma & Lead Case Management is a team of Community Health Workers and Nurse Environmental Case Managers who are trained in assessing and managing Asthma & Lead Poisoning in children. Our team is also trained in identifying and/or assessing asthma triggers, asthma risk factors, lead hazards, lead risk reduction strategies, and other environmental issues that may pose a risk to you and your family.
What We Do…
Our team provides short-term case management, education, and free cleaning supplies to qualifying families who have a child with Asthma or lead poisoning. We meet with families in the comfort of their homes once a month for for a total of 3-6 months.
Asthma Services
- Provide education on asthma basics, early warning signs & symptoms, and asthma related health risks
- Help you and your family to identify and reduce/eliminate asthma triggers within the child’s environment
- Be a bridge between you and your child’s care provider(s) to ensure that your child has an up-to-date Asthma Action Plan
- Review medications and discuss medication administration techniques
- Help you and your family to identify and reduce hazards within the home that may be a danger to you and your family (ex: carbon monoxide, mold, lead, poisons, broken railings, etc.)
- Educate about effective and safe cleaning methods to reduce/eliminate asthma triggers
- Provide referrals to other community resources
- Provide FREE cleaning supplies to participating families including mops, buckets, paper towels, cleaning solutions, allergen mattress and pillow covers, pest management supplies, HEPA vacuums, and more!
Lead Services
- Assist you and your family to identify and reduce/eliminate lead hazards within your child’s environment
- Provide education about lead poisoning in children, and how to reduce lead levels
- Discuss proper methods for cleaning and removing lead paint chips, dust, and other remnants
- Referral to extensive lead abatement (removal) services performed at ZERO COST for qualifying families
- Follow up with families to ensure that blood lead levels are retested as necessary
- Provide referrals to other community resources
- Provide FREE cleaning supplies to participating families including mops, buckets, paper towels, cleaning solutions, pest management supplies, HEPA vacuums, and more!
Who Qualifies?
Families with children who:
- Are under the age of 19
- Are currently enrolled or eligible to enroll in Medicaid based on income
- Spend at least 10 hours per week in your home
AND
- Have moderate/severe Asthma and/or
- Have a blood lead level of 5 or above
Not sure if you qualify? Contact us!