Drug and Alcohol Screening
Department of Health Maternal
Substance Abuse Screening Quality Improvement Activities
Substance abuse during pregnancy is an issue critical to the health of mothers and babies
from all socioeconomic groups. Treatment for substance abuse during
pregnancy can be more effective than at other times in a woman’s life.
Providers play an important role in influencing the health behaviors of
pregnant women in their care. The
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends that all pregnant
women be questioned thoroughly about substance abuse.
State Department of Health Activities:
Work
with key professional organizations to develop and maintain this standard
of care.
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Identify and work with physicians who are interested in this area and will
work to change peer practice.
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Provide technical assistance and consultation to providers and other
health care organizations related to conference planning and resource materials.
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Exhibit at medical professional meetings and conferences.
Other Resources:
Hospital Guidelines for Testing Drug Exposed Newborns.
(PDF, 170KB)
(This
document was designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals
and is not intended for the general public. It contains terms,
abbreviations and acronyms that may not be familiar to those outside the
field of healthcare.) The purpose of this document is to provide consistent guidance related
to maternal and newborn screening and testing and reporting drug-exposed
newborns to Department of Social and Health Services. The Guidelines have been developed in collaboration with Department
of Social and Health Services (Children's Administration and Division of
Behavioral Health Recovery), Regional Perinatal Networks, State Perinatal Advisory Committee, and other
experts in the field. Although there are no clear laws to direct
practice, these guidelines and tools may be helpful to hospitals and
providers who are struggling with this complex issue.
Department
of Social and Health Services Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Directory of Certified
Chemical Dependency Services in Washington State.
This directory lists services by county and by type, such as
residential services for women and children and chemical use in pregnant
women.
Substance Abuse During Pregnancy: Guidelines for Screening. The best
practice guide includes screening guidelines, tools and tips, additional
information on skill building techniques, testing and consent issues,
laboratory testing, basic prenatal management, referral information, and
other resources. This document was designed for physicians and other
healthcare professionals and is not intended for the general public. It
contains terms, abbreviations and acronyms that may not be familiar to
those outside the field of healthcare.
Pregnant
Women Chemical Dependency/Abuse Resource Guide. This resource assists health professionals who identify pregnant women in need of
chemical dependency treatment.
For more information contact Polly Taylor at (360) 236-3563 or via email at
polly.taylor@doh.wa.gov
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