A pilot QI primary care practice program to help reduce infant mortality risks.

Background: Tobacco smoke exposure (TSE) and inappropriate sleep position/environments contribute to preventable infant deaths. The objective of our quality improvement (QI) program was to increase primary care provider (PCP) screening and counseling for TSE and safe sleep risks at well-child visits (WCVs) and to assess caregiver behavior changes at subsequent visits.

Methods: Pediatric practices, recruited from the Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics' database, self-selected to participate in this TSE and safe sleep PCP QI program.