STELLAR
is a software application provided free of charge to State and local Childhood Lead
Poisoning Prevention Programs (CLPPPs) with a practical
means of tracking medical and environmental
activities in lead poisoning cases. The intent of this application is to
provide an electronic means of addressing the data that Programs receive from labs,
providers, clinics and case management professionals. Adoption of STELLAR is voluntary and once
implemented by a program, it becomes a local application. The Lead Branch
provides source
code and compiled editions of the application as
well as basic support. The system is written in CLARION.
STELLAR is intended to assist CLPPPs in
tracking the following activities:
 Screening
of children for toxicity.
Identification
and confirmation of cases.
Medical
management of cases.
Investigation
and abatement of lead hazards,
primarily from leaded-paint in the home
environment of cases.
STELLAR is a case and program
management tool; data collected may be used for statistical or surveillance purposes, but
these are not functions of STELLAR. Many CLPPPs have successfully used paper or card file
systems to track the case management process. STELLAR is simply intended to replace the
functions of a paper tracking system with a computerized one, providing easier access to
data and automation of routine program tasks.
For
more information or to receive a registration form for STELLAR, please call
STELLAR Support at (770) 488-4944. |
