Program Information

The Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) program is a community-based program that reviews the contributing factors to fetal and infant deaths within a local health jurisdiction ( county or city). These FIMR community groups identify the necessary actions to prevent these deaths while improving health services for families.

The FIMR program collects and presents data from a variety of sources regarding the loss of a fetus or infant. The data is presented to providers throughout Alameda County. A review team identifies factors to help decide what changes can be made in the community, to individual behavior, and to the health care system.

The team of providers meets twice a year to review specific infant death cases, learn more about the causes of early and untimely deaths, and identify gaps in the healthcare system, such as access to insurance and care. The goal is to reduce disparities and fetal and infant deaths so as to give babies a better chance for life.

Resources

• California Department of Public Health FIMR
• Fetal & Infant Mortality Review Process by National CFRP
• Infant Mortality Dashboard
• FIMR Logic Model

Contact Us

Stefanie Toro BSP | MPA -SIDS Coordinator
Alameda County Health, Public Health Department
Maternal, Paternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Unit
1100 San Leandro Suite 200
San Leandro, CA 94577

Phone: (510) 618-3449
Fax: (510) 273-3947