ADVOCACY MORNING REPORT
This is a list of potential topics for Advocacy Morning Report. This list is by no means exhaustive or exclusive! Pick a topic (from here or elsewhere) that really interests you or that relates to an issue that you have encountered in your practice. It may be a topic that is currently in the news, either locally, at the state level, or nationally. Or, it may be a topic that relates to an issue that you faced with a patient whom you recently cared for in the hospital or clinics. You may also choose to talk about a state or local program and how it may help your families. Please feel free to contact Dr. Diane Pappas for help in choosing a topic or in finding up-to-date information on your topic. Also, don't hesitate to contact the VA AAP, the national AAP office, or the AAP Federal Affairs office for information and assistance. They can provide a wealth of information on certain topics!!
Here are some ideas, but there are MANY MORE out there to choose from, so be creative!!!
Current issues in Virginia:
Expanded health care access
Governor Kaine's budget proposals to expand health care access (see http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/viewRelease.cfm?id=561).
Proposed special education rules
Proposed new special education rules in Virginia (for links to additional resources, including the regulations and regulatory review & approval process go to www.vaboard.org/vapolicy.htm).
Mental health reforms
The VA House of Delegates has announced the creation of a special subcommittee of the House Courts of Justice Committee charged with examining civil commitment legislation, which will be chaired by Del. Rob Bell (R-Albemarle). Del. David Toscano (D-Charlottesville) will also serve on the special subcommittee.
Other Issues:
AAP
America's Promise
Role of COFGA
Role of COSGA
AAP advocacy resources
CATCH program
Abuse and Neglect
SARA (Sexual Assault Resource Agency)
Access to Health Care
Medikids
Medicaid/SCHIP Reimbursement in VA
ADHD
Educational rights of children with ADHD
Athletes
Drug screening of student athletes
Child Care
Quality Early Education and Child Care (see AAP State Issue Brief)
Child Development
Autism Early Detection and Intervention EPSDT
Early Intervention Services
Early Childhood Special Education
Child Passenger Safety (see AAP State Issue Brief)
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Transition
VA Board for People with Disabilities
Blue Ridge Care Connection for Children
Community Resources
Blue Ridge Care Connection for Children
Region X
CHIP
Local Health Departments
Parent Resource Center
UVA Educational Consultants
Charlottesville-Albemarle Emergency Food Bank
SARA
Charlottesville-Albemarle Obesity Task Force
Boys and Girls Club
Headstart
Early Intervention
TANF
Shelter for Help in Emergency
EPSDT
WIC
Funding for heat/air conditioning for families in need
International Refugee Committee
Confidentiality
Adolescent confidentiality (see AAP State Issue Brief)
Drugs and Devices
Pediatric Drugs and Devices legislation (passed 9/07, implementation forthcoming)
Education
Proposed new special education rules in VA
IEPs
504 plans
Headstart
Pre-K programs
Response to intervention
Parent Resource Center
Early Intervention
Bullying
Elections
Importance of voting
How to register/absentee ballots
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness for Children with Special Health Care needs (see AAP committee statement)
Disaster Preparedness for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Disaster Liability (see AAP State Issue Brief)
Federal Disaster Preparedness Funds for State and Local Governments (see AAP
State Issue Brief)
Pediatric Emergency Medical Services (see AAP State Issue Brief)
EMSC
Medical Reserve Corps
Emergency System for Advanced Registration of Volunteer Medical Professionals (ESAR)
National Disaster Medical Systems (NDMS)
DMAT teams
Strategic national stockpiles
State and local disaster preparedness initiatives
UVA disaster preparedness initiatives
Disaster preparedness for our clinic patients Pandemic Influenza National Commission on Children and Disasters (proposed in 2008 Omnibus bill) Terrorism Preparedness
Firearms
Assault Weapons Ban (see AAP State Issue Brief)
Foster Care
Immigration
International Refugee Committee
Medical Home
Medical home
Dental home
Mental health home
Liability
Medical Liability Reform (see AAP State Issue Brief)
Retired Physician Liability (see AAP State Issue Brief)
Special Health Courts
Loan Repayment
Resident loan repayment/deferment/forbearance
Mental Health
Workforce crisis
Child and Adolescent Mental Health (See AAP State Issue Brief; see AAP mental health toolkit, "Strategies for System Change in Children's Mental Health")
VA CSB network/Region X
In-home services
Bullying
Obesity
Charlottesville-Albemarle Childhood Obesity Task Force (See AAP State Issue Brief)
Oral Health
Access to care
Fluoride varnish
VA Healthy Smiles Program
Pediatric Devices and Pharmaceuticals
2007 FDA legislation and implementation
Public Benefits
Social Security Disability Benefits
Medicaid Waivers
WIC
SCHIP
Heating/cooling assistance
Housing supports
TANF
Quality Initiatives
Pay for Performance
Retail-Based Clinics
Smoking
Second-hand smoke exposure
Smoking cessation
Toy Safety
TV
FCC actions on behalf of children
Vaccines
Vaccine Financing
Vaccine supply and distribution
Violence
Domestic violence
Gang violence
Vision
Vision examination mandates (see AAP State Issue Brief)