| Formal Name: | Nebraska Child and Maternal Death Review Team |
| Contact Person: | Debora Barnes-Josiah, PhD; Lifespan Health Services Unit, Division of Public Health, DHHS |
| Purpose: | A. Identify trends from the review of past records to prevent future deaths from similar causes when applicable;B. Recommend systematic changes for the creation of a cohesive method for responding to certain child deaths; and,C. When appropriate, cause referral to be made to those agencies as required in section 28-711 or as otherwise required by state law. |
| How Many Affectable: | All Nebraskans |
| How Many Served: | All Nebraskans |
| Year Created: | 1993 |
| Year Active: | 1993 |
| Sunset Date: | Non |
| Authorization Citation: | Laws 1993, LB 431. Neb. Rev. Stat. 71-3404-71-3411 |
| Parent Agency: | Department of Health and Human Services |
| Number Of Members: | 15 |
| Who Appoints: | CEO, DHHS |
| Legislative Approval: | No |
| Qualifications Of Members: | A physician employed by the Department, a senior staff member with child protective services of the Department, a forensic pathologist, a law enforcement representative, and an attorney are required. Other members may include a county attorney, a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent responsible for investigations on Native American reservations, a social worker, and members of organizations which represent hospitals or physicians. |
| Per Diem: | No |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Actual and necessary expenses only |
| Term Length: | 4 years |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 13-14: | 4 |
| Held FY 13-14: | 4 |
| Required FY 14-15: | 8 |
| Held FY 14-15: | 8 |
| Required FY 15-16: | 4 |
| Held FY 15-16: | 4 |
| Support Staff: | Yes |
| Shared or Separate: | Shared |
| FY 13-14 Budget: | $15,500 |
| FY 14-15 Budget: | $19,500 |
| FY 15-16 Budget: | $15,771 |
| Other Funding Sources: | None |
| Spending Authority: | Yes |
| Since July 1, 2012: | In 2013, the CDRT authorizing legislation was amended to include maternal deaths. A contract was executed in 2015 with the Nebraska Medical Association to review maternal deaths, beginning with deaths in 2014. Reports on child deaths were completed for 2009 (Sept., 2013) and 2010-2011 (Nov., 2015), incorporating reviews of a total of 690 child deaths. The CMDRT continues to sponsor the Douglas County and Northeast Nebraska Child and Infant Mortality Review Teams. |