Caswell child fatality prevention team reports one reviewed death in 2024, says no system problems identified
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Local child fatality prevention team leaders told the board the team reviewed one child death in 2024, found no system failures or preventable factors, and reported program activities including distribution of smoke alarms, car seats and safety equipment.
Members of Caswell County’s child fatality prevention team presented their annual report to the board and community, summarizing 2024 activity and prevention work.
Danielle Elmore, who identified herself as the child fatality review chairperson, and coordinator Emily Hodges told commissioners the North Carolina General Assembly established local child fatality teams in 1993 to review deaths of residents under age 18 and recommend prevention actions. The Caswell team reviewed one child death in 2024 and concluded the death could not have been prevented by system changes; no system problems or recommendations for system change were identified.
The presenters reviewed local prevention activities supported by team funds: distribution of 24 smoke alarms and carbon-monoxide detectors, two pack-and-plays, five convertible car seats, helmets and protective gear for bicycle safety, and gun locks available at the health department. The team meets quarterly and submits individual case reports and an annual report to the state.
Commissioners received the report and asked no formal questions; no board action beyond receipt was taken.
