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Long term outcomes

- Children have received consistent treatment and monitoring of the diagnosed condition and show medical signs of compliance with the treatment.
- Prevention of developmental delay and behavioral problems by appropriate treatment measured by psychological and behavioral assessments.
- Reduction of known complications such as sepsis or pain crisis in conditions such as sickle cell disease
- Children with confirmed diagnosed have a consistent medical home and receive early intervention services as needed and are transitioned to educational services as needed.
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