The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) offers several services to the community.

Case Management

Based on a child’s blood lead level, the CLPPP may provide Case Management. These services include:

• Monitoring medical care, including regular blood tests, until lead exposure is lower than 10 µg/dL.
• Coordination of medical care such as lead exposure treatment or hospitalization, if required.
• Educating family members about lead hazards and ways to decrease lead exposure.
• Support services such as developmental referrals and WIC/Nutritional referrals.

Environmental Lead Investigation

If a child has been tested with an elevated blood lead level, the CLPPP contacts the family to schedule a thorough environmental investigation of all possible sources of lead in order to protect the child from further exposure and harm.

Environmental investigations are performed by an EPA-certified lead risk assessor. The risk assessor will interview the family to determine where the child may have come into contact with lead, and will then test these items/areas. Our staff coordinates the home visits at times that are convenient for the family.

Lead Inspections for Homes Built Before 1978

A lead risk assessment is an on-site visual inspection and environmental sampling of paint, dust and soil to determine the existence, nature, severity and location of a lead-based paint hazard.

The risk assessor will provide a report explaining the investigation results, suggest ways to reduce lead-based paint hazards and recommend acceptable strategies for controlling any hazards identified. In Nevada, only an EPA-certified risk assessor can perform a risk assessment. A lead risk assessment is not intended to identify all lead painted surfaces in a housing unit and cannot be used to certify or guarantee that a unit is “lead free.”

Lead Surveillance

The CLPPP Surveillance Coordinator receives reports of lead exposure from physicians and laboratories operating in Clark County. The information helps determine the extent of childhood lead poisoning in the community and guides education and prevention efforts.

Where can I get more information?

Contact your physician or the Southern Nevada Health District, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at (702) 759-1283. Visit the Resources webpage for information on products recalled due to lead contamination.