Children's Asthma Management Program

The Asthma Management Program at Children's Medical Center Dallas is a six month comprehensive program that focuses on asthma education, self-management skills and coordination of care for children ages 0-17 with a diagnosis of asthma. Our program includes bi-weekly telephone contact with an RN AE-C certified care-coordinator to assist families in self-management strategies and review progress of environmental control plans and medical follow up. It also provides two home visits by pediatric RN''s who equips the family with education about asthma medication and triggers. The family is also provided with a peak flow meter, a spacer and asthma education workbooks. An asthma education class is offered to the families to provide additional education.
Current statistics show a 74% reduction in missed school days, an 86% reduction in asthma related ER visits, an 85% reduction in asthma related inpatient admissions, and a 15% increase in asthma Quality of Life scores.

The program has achieved JCAHO certification in disease specific care for the past six years.