Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR)-HIV & Congenital Syphilis Methodology

Case Review Team (CRT)

• The Case Review Team (CRT) consists of multidisciplinary team members representing a broad range of providers, institutions, community advocates, professional organizations, and private agencies that provide services for women, infants, and families. During regularly scheduled case reviews, the CRT identifies strengths in the care provided to the mother, opportunities for improvement in care, and general systems issues. After reviewing cases, the CRT creates recommendations to improve systems.

Community Action Team (CAT)

• The Community Action Team (CAT) initiates systems change based on findings from the community’s CRT. The CAT includes representatives who are familiar with maternal care and barriers, and who have influence over maternal and child health systems. In July 2023, the CAT developed an action plan. Activities outlined in the action plan are being executed by agencies statewide. The CAT meets biannually, both in person and virtually.

Tools on congenital syphilis prevention for providers and community members were developed and include available resources in NJ. They can be downloaded from the NJDOH website. To order free printed copies, please contact Liz Lazo at eir8@sn.rutgers.edu.