Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Dedicated to the Health of All Children
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The Ohio American Academy of Pediatrics (OHAAP) was established as part of the National AAP (AAP) in 1934. The statewide chapter was established so organized groups of Ohio pediatricians and other health care professionals could create child health-related, hyper local programs and pediatric support within their communities. The work of the OHAAP spans many program areas including but not limited to pediatric injury prevention, safety and immunizations, mental health, research and development, pediatric training/education, clinical support as well as statewide and national advocacy and policy work affecting children. OHAAP is the driver of programs that affect approximately 865K children statewide and support nearly 3000 physicians and health advocates. Getting the right, relevant information into the hands of these folks is key to their success in saving and improving the lives of Ohio's children.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Injury Prevention Initiatives
Introduced in 2012, Ohio AAP Injury Prevention Initiatives train primary care physicians and healthcare providers to effectively provide anticipatory guidance around injuries for children birth to five years of age at well child visits (WCV). Participants showed positive behavior change for 2/3 of parents on repeat visits following anticipatory guidance on identified risky behaviors. Between July 2017 and August 2018, an updated collaborative empowered pediatricians to screen for both intentional and unintentional injury risks, as well as social-determinant of health needs, at WCV. The project has demonstrated an ability to increase screening and discussion for all identified injury risks to more than 70% of the time, and lead to families being offered resources 80% of the time. In 8 years this project has reached more than 150 physicians nationally.
Where we work
Awards
Outstanding Very Large Chapter 2018
National American Academy of Pediatrics
Affiliations & memberships
National AAP 1934
External reviews
Videos
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The OHAAP aims to be the statewide thought leader in pediatric information access, advanced training, safety and innovative education tools.
The organization reaches all 88 counties within the state which allows children's diverse health-related issues in Ohio's many regions to be identified and brought to light. Ohio has the unique landscape of urban city centers within three large cities as well as suburban, rural/appalachian and small towns. OHAAP has the reach, resources and access into all of these communities.
OHAAP has a Foundation fundraising goal to reverse irreversible trends like intentional and accidental childhood death by suicide, overdose and/or injury. OHAAP provides thought provoking and powerful education tools , research and community outreach in order to impact change.
OHAAP has Ohio children as its core mission. Through their creative programming, sound research and communications, they have become subject matter experts in numerous areas.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
OHAAP raises funds through grants, membership, corporate, small business and individual donations, and events. This funding allows the organization to meet it's board approved strategic goals.
OHAAP has also developed significant partnerships throughout the years with organizations like local, state and national governments, public and private sector companies and healthcare entities as well as the medical community. These relationships allow for deep trust, swift action and change to occur at OHAAP's recommendation for change in order to improve lives.
OHAAP has the unique ability to quantify all of it's work through strategic staffing, data mining, research and quality improvement plans. Educating and empowering a membership of nearly 3000 pediatricians to advocate for Ohio's children and families is what they do best. OHAAP has the unique ability to be a statewide connector.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Ohio AAP has 7 full-time staff, more than 25 contract employees, a Board of Directors and an Executive Committee. Using a pillar structure, all of the Chapter’s work and priority areas fall under Advocacy, Child Health, Foundation, Practice of Pediatrics, and Operations. These priorities align with the national policies and positions of the American Academy of Pediatrics. All programmatic decisions are vetted through the Planning, Implementation and Performance Committee (Operations Pillar), which meets quarterly. The Ohio AAP is a full-service membership and research organization for Ohio’s pediatricians, with a permanent facility, staff, and resources to manage projects. Chapter representatives also frequently present and publish on their work nationally and internationally. The Ohio AAP earned the 2018 American Academy of Pediatrics Outstanding Very Large Chapter Award, becoming the only Chapter to win in four consecutive eligible years. The Ohio AAP has both American Board of Pediatrics MOC Part IV Portfolio Sponsorship and CME accreditation with commendation for live, distance, and enduring presentations.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Quality Improvement and Community Programs for Healthcare Providers:
• Building Mental Wellness (BMW) Learning Collaborative: Between 2012 and 2017, the BMW program trained over 200 providers in Ohio to screen, identify and manage mental health issues earlier, provide office-based interventions, link with community resources and appropriately use medication. The program lead to increases in screening and provider confidence in managing mental health diagnosis in a primary care setting, impacting over 365,000 across Ohio.
• Injury Prevention Learning Collaboratives (IPLCs): Introduced in 2012, the original IPLC trains primary care physicians to effectively provide anticipatory guidance around injuries for children birth to 12 months of age at well child visits (WCV). Participants showed positive behavior change for 2/3 of parents on repeat visits following anticipatory guidance on identified risky behaviors. Between July 2017 and August 2018, an updated collaborative empowered pediatricians to screen for both intentional and unintentional injury risks, as well as social-determinant of health needs, at WCV. The project has demonstrated an ability to increase screening and discussion for all identified injury risks to more than 70% of the time, and lead to families being offered
• Bike Helmet Safety Awareness Program - Since 2011, the Ohio AAP has operated the Put a Lid on It! Campaign to promote Bike Helmet Safety Awareness. Millions of people have heard the message of helmet safety through the campaign and more than 57,000 helmets have been given out. Starting with just 25 partners, the program now has more than 600 organizations and individuals who engage in annual activities, including helmet distribution in more than 65 counties in Ohio by 150 community groups. One group, Preble Trails Cycling Committee, shared: "With your help we will be able to distribute helmets to our entire district of second graders - not just one school! It's because of this program that we were awarded three years ago that has led to the helmet giveaway's success and support. Thanks again for being an integral part of bringing bicycle safety to Preble County."
Future Initiatives:
• Store It Safe - Store It Safe is a unique partnership of healthcare providers, firearm safety experts, and community organizations established to keep children safe from unintentional gun deaths and teens safe from suicide by firearms. Young children are curious and will touch anything, while teens are still learning to control impulses. Our goal is to inform families of risks so they can keep their children safe. Beginning in 2015, the Ohio AAP launched a Store It Safe pilot program, distributing more than 400 gun boxes to families through six pediatric practices; families completed surveys showing they prefer receiving firearms safety information from healthcare providers and firearm experts. The next phase of the program will expand adolescent suicide prevention efforts.
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Operations
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Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Board of directorsas of 12/01/2022
Dr. Chris Peltier, MD, FAAP
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Term: 2022 - 2024
Dr. Kelsey Logan, MD, FAAP
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Term: 2022 - 2024
William Cotton
Retired, Nationwide Children's Hospital
Sarah Denny
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Denise Warrick
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Katherine Krueck
Pediatric Associates
Michele Dritz
Dayton Children's Health Partners
Kelsey Logan
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Judy Romano
Retired
Roopa Thakur
Cleveland Clinic
Chris Peltier
Cincinnati Children's
Sarah Adams
Akron Children's Hospital
Jill Fitch
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes