The Data Collection and Reporting (DCR) section is committed to providing strategic information and data to guide policy and programs led by the Office of Family and Community Health Improvement (OFCHI) and partners. Staff provide epidemiologic assessment, surveillance and evaluation support focusing on the perinatal period through early childhood.
Support Areas
Home Visiting Program
The Home Visiting program leads data management, reporting, and evaluation work for the Home Visiting Services Account (HVSA). The HVSA was created by the Legislature in 2010 (RCW 43.216.130) and is led by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). The HVSA works with local organizations to provide voluntary, family-centered home visiting services for expectant parents and families with young children.
Contact: Ashley Beck, Home Visiting Supervisor
Washington Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (WA PRAMS)
The WA PRAMS implements the PRAMS survey statewide. This survey gathers unique data on birthing persons’ experiences before, during, and after birth. WA PRAMS manages all data collection operations and leads analytic work for the Department of Health. The survey findings support policy and programs to improve the health of birthing people and infants.
Contact: Kevin Beck, PRAMS Supervisor
Maternal Health
Epidemiologists in the DCR section lead research and analyses to support the work of multiple OFCHI programs. Their work focuses on maternal mortality and morbidity, substance use and the impact on neonates, and evaluation of maternal health innovations.
Contact: Luz Maria Vilca Yengle, Maternal Health Supervisor
Contact
Martha Skiles, Section Manager