Childhood Asthma & Adult Program (CAAP Initiative) II
Sponsored by CDC Service Grant via NJ-DOH
Period: 2023-2025
Project
"Leveraging the EMR and SDOH Screening for Improved Outcomes in Childhood Asthma"
Integrated clinical care, electronic health record tools, social determinants of health screening, and community engagement.
Program Highlights
Asthma Action Plan Framework
Effective asthma control depends on caregiver education, early symptom recognition, and structured self-management. Central to this approach is the Asthma Action Plan, which uses a simple traffic-light "zone" system framework: Green, Yellow & Red Zones. Weekly asthma education was given.
Prevention Strategies
Prevention strategies included allergy control, vaccination, sleep, nutrition, physical activity, hydration, and hygiene. This framework empowers families to reduce exacerbations and improve daily quality of life.
Integrated Care & Navigation
The program focused on education, early identification, and linkage to care. Activities included team-led home trigger assessments and PCP/pulmonology follow-ups.
Community Outreach Partners
- •Schools and school districts
- •CBOs and FBOs
- •YMCAs
- •Boys & Girls Clubs
- •Small independent practitioners/providers
- •Community-based organizations and social-support resources
- •Community Advisory Council
- •Pharmacy and medication support/assistance programs
Activities
- •Tabling events
- •Health fairs
- •Intake screenings
- •Direct navigation to care
- •Increased engagement