Presentation to Georgia WIC Program Staff Presented by State WIC Staff Date November 8 2013 November 15 2013 Certification 2 Income Income in WIC means all gross cash income before deduction Current income refer to all income received by the household during the month ID: 721820
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GEORGIA WIC PROGRAM FY2014 PROCEDURES MANUAL TRAINING
Presentation to: Georgia WIC Program Staff
Presented by: State WIC Staff
Date: November 8, 2013
November 15, 2013Slide2
Certification
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IncomeIncome in WIC means all “gross cash income before deduction”. Current income refer to all income received by the household during the month (30 days) prior to the date the application for WIC benefit is made. If the income assessment is being done prospectively (i.e. the sole support of that family has just been laid off but has been authorized to receive unemployment benefits for the next six months), “current” refers to income that will be available to the family in the next 30 days.
Certification: CT - 4
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Certification: CT - 5
Note
: New proofs must be obtained at each initial and subsequent certification. Proof of identification must be obtained for transfers and thirty (30)-day adjustments. No proofs should be over two months old, such as, electric bills, et c. All proof must be date-stamped up to the date proof was obtained.
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Certification: CT - 6An income eligibility assessment should be made either prior to rendering WIC nutrition assessment services or as the first step in the clinic visit process. If the applicant is income eligible, he/she will be screened for nutritional risk eligibility or a clinic appointment will be given for a nutritional risk assessment. If the client is not eligible on the basis of income, the ineligibility procedures will be followed (see Ineligibility Procedures CT-XVI).
If the applicant’s income changes for any reason, the applicant may reapply for WIC services at any time.
Income eligibility is valid for in-stream migrant farm workers and their families for a period of twelve (12) months. The income determination can occur either in the migrant’s home base area before the migrant has entered the stream or in an in-stream area during the agricultural season.
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Certification: CT - 6The Disclosure Statement
(see Attachment CT-30)
must be completed annually by all clinic employees who perform WIC services to inform District staff of their family participation on the Georgia WIC Program.
This form must be updated if any information changes.
This form must be completed by the local agency and returned to the Nutrition Services Director by September 30th of each year. A copy of this form must also remain in the county health department / WIC clinic site for audit purposes (i.e., one copy at the clinic plus one copy at the District).
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Certification: CT - 8
Covert (Surprise) Telephone Calls
In an effort to monitor processing standards, District staff must make covert telephone calls to their local agencies quarterly. The results of those calls must be sent to the State WIC office quarterly, also.
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Certification: CT - 8E.
Patient Flow Analysis
If a clinic fails to meet processing standards for a period of over three (3) months, the state recommends that District staff should conduct a Patient Flow Analysis (PFA) to determine the cause of not meeting those standards. If a PFA is conducted, a copy of that report must be sent to the State WIC Office.
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Certification: CT - 11
B. Participant Instructions
Participant/parent/guardian/caregiver/spouse/alternate parent must be instructed on the purpose and use of the WIC ID card. The following is a guide to the information that should be given to the participant regarding the WIC ID card. Whenever possible, the participant’s proxy (
ies) should be present during the explanation.
1. This WIC ID card is to identify you as an authorized WIC participant when picking up and/or redeeming vouchers. You should keep vouchers with the WIC ID card. You must have your WIC ID card
in your possession
when picking up vouchers, at certifications and when redeeming vouchers at the grocery store. A proxy
must
have the WIC ID
card and additional IDs in order to pickup
or
redeem vouchers. Refer to the section below for more information regarding proxies.
2. Notify the clinic if the WIC ID card is lost or stolen.
3. Explain the “Expiration Date” and when the participant will be due for eligibility screening.
4. Explain shopping procedures (e.g., review allowable items, importance of separating foods, etc.).
5.
Explain the purpose of the next scheduled appointment (i.e. Nutrition education, certification).
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Certification: CT – 11 - 12
Proxies
General
6. If a proxy picks up vouchers or brings a child in for subsequent certification or
half certification
, WIC clinic staff must ensure that adequate measures are taken for the provision of nutrition education and health services to the participant.
7. Documentation of proxies must be recorded on the following:
Georgia WIC Program ID Card
Certification Form
Computer
8.
Explain the purpose of the next schedule appointment (i.e. Nutrition education certification)
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Certification: CT – 14Grandparents as Guardians
There are many situations where the grandparents serve as temporary or even become permanent guardians for children on the Georgia WIC Program.
If the grandparent has the proper documentation with regards to certification, (ID, residency, income proofs) he/she may have the right to act on behalf of the WIC participant.
These situations may arise due to an applicant/participant/guardian/caregiver/spouse/ alternate parent not being able to come for WIC services for a short period of time. In these cases, the grandparent
may serve as the guardian.
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Certification: CT – 14Joint Custody
In joint legal custody, both parents share the ability to have access to educational, health, and other records and have equal decision-making status where the welfare of the child is
concerned
. Each parent’s information must be documented in the medical record along with all legal documentation from court.
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Certification: CT – 14
Other Legal Custody
The Georgia WIC Program could never list all of the possible guardianship situations or persons who may have temporary and permanent custody of a child.
As long as the proper documentation with regards to certification is presented, (ID, residency, and income proofs) the participant may be placed on the program.
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Certification: CT – 18Look for the “total income” line item on the income tax return
. Use the dollar amount on this line and divide by twelve (12). This is found on the following forms: Form 1040EZ:
Line 4,
Form 1040A: Line 15 and Form 1040: Line 22.
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Certification: CT – 21Procedures for Completing the
Verification of Residency and/or Incom
e:
(1) Write in the name(s) of the WIC applicant(s) along with the address that is given.
(2) Sign your name at the bottom portion of this form along with date given to the WIC participant.
(3) Complete or fill in the date that the form must be delivered back to the clinic.
(4) Once the form is received, write in the date received and have the person who received it sign the letter.
(5) Form should be completed when the applicant/participant does not have proof of residency in their name
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Certification: CT – 24Procedures when applicant/participant fails to bring back proof:
It is the responsibility of the clinic to terminate participants who fail to bring back proof to the clinic within thirty (30) days of certification.
Under no circumstances should a second, subsequent 30-day certification period be used if an applicant fails to provide the required documentation of income before the temporary certification period expires.
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Certification: CT – 25Income Inclusions
n. Student Grant, Scholarship (does not include Pell Grant).
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Certification: CT – 26-27Income Exclusions
u.
Self-Employment
–
Both farm and non-farm, self-employed persons are assessed for WIC income eligibility using net income rather than gross income.
In families where adult members are self‑employed, they may not know their net income. To calculate net income, use the most current
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax return as a basis for calculating net income for both farm and non-farm self-employed income.
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Certification: CT – 29
Documented Proof of Income
2. A statement from employers for
all
employed
persons in your household. Attach non-letterhead statements from employers to the No Proof Form and file in the health record.
3. Current tax return (W-2 or 1040) from previous year up until April 15
th
of the current year (e.g., 2009 W-2 can be accepted up until April 15, 2011).
4. On-going financial records (for self-employed only).
5. Unemployment notice.
6. Other (see List of Income Inclusions).
All proof of income should not be more than
thirty(30) - days
old with the exception of the most recent tax return.
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Medical Data2. The Hematological Data Date…Blood work should not be performed on infants younger than nine (9) months of age, unless there is a medical reason. In most cases, infants will have
their first
blood work performed around twelve (12) months of age.
All children are required to have blood work at each certification. If the hemoglobin is low at certification, repeat at half-certification. Children less than two years must have blood work at half-certification. For children 2 and over, blood work does not have to be performed at the half-certification if normal at certification.
Use the one of following procedures to follow-up for abnormal blood work:
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Use the one of following procedures to follow-up for abnormal blood work: a. For infants and children receiving their health care through the health department, follow the protocol for treatment of low hemoglobin.
For infants and children receiving health care from a private provider, refer the participants with low hemoglobin values to their providers. At the next certification
(subsequent or half)
visit repeat the hemoglobin test or enter a referral value from the private provider.
Blood work within the normal range at certification is valid for children for twelve (12) months beginning at twenty-four (24) months of age.
Postpartum, breastfeeding women who have breastfed for six (6) months
are not required
to have to have blood work performed at their
mid-assessment
visit unless there is a medical reason.
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Certification: CT – 37CERTIFICATION PERIODS
Certification periods are:
Breastfeeding Women
:
for one (1) year
from the date of initial and/or subsequent certification as a postpartum, breastfeeding woman. Eligibility ends when the certification period is over, when the breastfed infant turns
one (1) year
old or when breastfeeding is discontinued, whichever comes first.
Note:
The certification period for the breastfeeding woman is one (1) year; however,
she must receive a mid-assessment between 5-7 months of her delivery date
as a breastfeeding postpartum woman if she is still breastfeeding an infant less than one (1) year of age.
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Certification: CT – 37CERTIFICATION PERIODS
Certification periods are:
Infants:
certified at age greater than
six (6) months: for one (1) year
from date of certification.
Children
:
for
one (1) year
from the date of each certification may continue eligibility until they reach their fifth birthday, if assessed at nutritional risk.
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Certification: CT – 45Staff Signature(s)/
Printed
Name
- The local WIC official signature, print name and date confirms that income, residency and family size are correct as stated by the applicant/participant. The signature, print name and date also verifies/witnesses the participant’s signature. An appropriate signature consists of first and last name and title of person verifying income and witnessing the participant’s signature.
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Certification: CT – 45f.
Applicant/Participant Signature/
Printed
Name
The participant/parent/spouse/guardian/ caregiver/ alternate parent or proxy must be asked to read, sign, print name and date the following statement
each
time they are certified (if unable to read, must have it read to them)
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Certification: CT – 56Transferring a Foster Child
:
When transferring a foster child from one WIC clinic to another WIC clinic, intra-state policy also applies. If a foster child is placed in a different home during the valid certification period, the foster parent must present all legal documentation. The new foster parents should sign a Release of Information Form
in order to receive entire WIC record of the child
(see Attachment AD-4)
.
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Certification: CT – 57
Migrant Transfer
When a migrant visits your clinic, automatically issue an EVOC card.
In-stream migrant farm workers (and their families) with expired verification of certification (VOC) card must be considered income-eligible, provided that their income is
redetermined
once every twelve (12) months.
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Required Data on the EVOC and Paper VOC
cards
Required data on the EVOC and Paper VOC cards is as follows:
25. The Thirty(30)-Day return date and the missing proof information, if applicable,
(hand write on paper card)
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Certification: CT – 59VOC Card Inventory (Paper)
Issuance
6. Name/City/State participant is moving to or if issued to a migrant.
Print “migrant” in space for City and State.
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Certification: CT – 68Certification for Home Visits
Procedures
3.
Vouchers must be created prior to leaving the WIC clinic. The client must sign the voucher receipt or voucher register. If blank manual vouchers are used, a copy must be turned into the clinic. The signed receipt or register or voucher copy must be filed and maintained according to standard operating procedures
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Certification: CT – 74A transit clinic
is a site where WIC staff does not have an office in the hospital but make rounds
to determine eligibility
for the Georgia WIC Program. Transit clinic staff must bring documents, vouchers, etc., to the hospital. These clinics
do not store records
on site.
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Certification: CT – 46
Pending USDA final review and approval
Physical Presence
(Certification Form)
(D)
–
Disabilities
– The local agency must grant an exception to applicants who are qualified individuals with disabilities and are unable to be physically present at the WIC clinic because of their disabilities, or applicants whose parents or caregivers are individuals that meet this standard. Examples of such situations include:
a
. A medical condition that necessitates the use of medical equipment that is not easily transported.
b
. A medical condition that requires confinement to bed rest; and
c
. A serious illness that may be exacerbated by coming into the WIC clinic.
d
.
Mother/baby breastfeeding dyad: Hospitalized breastfed infant(s). The “Mother/baby breastfeeding dyad” applies to breastfeeding mothers whose infant has not been released from the hospital.
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Rights and Obligation
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Rights and Obligation: RO 11-12
Conduct of the Hearing and the Appellant’s Rights
The claimant/designated representative shall be provided with an opportunity to:
1. Bring
“and call” witnesses to provide testimony.
2. Advance arguments without undue interference.
3. Question or refute any testimony or evidence, including an opportunity to confront and cross‑examine adverse witnesses.
4. Submit evidence to establish all pertinent facts and circumstances in the case.
The local agency shall have the same opportunities listed above.
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Rights and Obligation: RO 11-12VOUCHER INFORMATION
Failure to keep appointments will reduce the number of vouchers you receive
The fruit and vegetable/cash value voucher can not be prorated. It must always be issued and must be issued in full value
(e.g., $6, $7, $8 and $10)
Food packages will be prorated based on the total number of vouchers in the package
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Administrative
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The allocation of Nutrition Service and Administration (NSA) Grant funds is based on methodology developed by the Georgia WIC Program and the WIC Allocation Advisory Committee, with final approval from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Health.
Administrative
-AD 3
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Administrative: AD-6
District level administrative costs are collected through the
Uniform Accounting System
(UAS) subsystem of DPH’s general ledger system, Peoplesoft.
Rebates are collected from the Peoplesoft general ledger system. This amount is posted in Peoplesoft and recognized the month it is received. Rebate invoices to the infant formula contractor are developed from reports generated by Georgia WIC’s banking and data
contractor
based on monthly product redemptions. Rebate rates are reconciled to the appropriate contract rates. Rebates collected from the rebate contractor are reconciled to rebates invoiced.
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Administrative: AD-12
Ensure that no WIC funds are expended toward a computer system unless the computer system has prior written approval
by the State WIC Program
and USDA.
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Administrative: AD-13
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Comply with the Georgia DPH Administrative Policy and Procedures and DPH Grants-to Counties Policies for administration of funds.
Acquire approval from the State (and USDA) for the purchase of equipment with a base unit cost of $25,000 or more such as a vehicle or telephone system.
Acquire approval from the State (and USDA) for the purchase of IT equipment procurement totaling $100,000 and more (regardless of cost per individual units or components)Slide41
Administrative: AD-13Acquire approval from the State for all purchases over $5,000 or more (including purchase from WIC local agency sub contractors). State WIC approval must be obtained before procurement expensed can be invoiced.
Approval to purchase supplies under $5,000 does not require approval from the State. However, capital expenditures (major equipment or furniture will require approval (if over $5,000).
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Administrative: AD-14
Updates to the Georgia WIC Program Inventory Database are required whenever new non-ADP equipment over $1,000 (one thousand dollars)
or any computer related equipment
or new ADP equipment for any dollar amount has been acquired.Acquisition
: Use the county asset form (See Attachment AD- 28) to log all purchased items over $1,000.00 and computer related equipment. This form should be sent to the WIC property and equipment specialist twice a year (December and May) along with supporting documents.
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Administrative: AD-15
Equipment that is no longer valuable and/or usable and is scheduled for destruction must be noted on
Attachment AD-2.
Also attach a Destruction of Surplus Property Affidavit (See Attachment AD-29)
Districts are to complete the Missing or Stolen Property Report (See Attachment AD-30)
Disposed electronic items must be done using a separate Property Transfer Form. Computers, laptops or any item with a hard drive would need to have a computer Tech wipe clean the hard drive and fill out the Information Assets Eradication and Software Removal form
(See Attachment AD-31).
(This should be done before items are approved and picked up).
Property Removal Form
Property Removal Form
(See Attachment AD-32)
is to be used when equipment is taken out of the building.
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Administrative: AD-20
These are the additions to the program management activities for the NSA costs:
Visual Collaboration
Individual Nutrition Education
Group Nutrition EducationIndividual Breastfeeding EducationGroup Breastfeeding Education
Individual Nutrition Education Certification
Individual Nutrition Education Re-Certification
Half-Certification (Children)
Mid-Assessment/Breastfeeding
Administration
District Services
Trainings/Meetings
Tele health
Tele Medicine
Paid Time Off
Mid-Certification (Infant)
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Administrative: AD-30All history to be maintained for each employee regardless of employee’s status changes from WIC District to Non-WIC Direct and back.
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Administrative: AD-51
This is a new report available in PARs
Individual Employee Activity Report
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Administrative: AD-62
This is an addition to the Retention Schedule for five (5) years plus current Federal Fiscal Year
Fair Hearing and
Civil Rights complaints and all related documentation
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Administrative: AD 76-78
XIX. LOCAL AGENCY STAFF
The Nutrition Services Director’s position is an administrative position. Attached is a copy of the current job description, which describes the responsibilities
(see Attachment AD-10).
1. Nutrition Service Director
Each of the WIC districts or contract agency (Grady) must be staffed with a District Nutrition Services Director who must be at minimum a (1) full-time equivalent (FTE) public health nutritionist, (2) a Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the state of Georgia and (3) be employed in either the class of Nutrition Services Director, Nutrition Program Manager, or Nutrition Manager. Preferred qualifications are a Registered Dietitian and a Masters Degree in dietetics, human nutrition, food and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics accredited program or a closely related field. Duties include: planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the nutrition service component of WIC. This encompasses leadership
in the development and approval of nutrition education materials, development of the nutrition education plan, and implementation of nutrition risk criteria and food package delivery.
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Administrative: AD 76-78
Staffing Standards
Each WIC local agency must be staffed with a minimum of one (1) full-time equivalent (FTE) Competent Professional Authority (CPA) for every one thousand (1,000) participants, and one (1) full-time equivalent (FTE) Registered and Licensed Dietitian (RD, LD) or Licensed Dietitian (LD) for every five thousand (5,000) participants. District staff time providing direct services can be counted towards these requirements; for example District staff can perform both participant services and district responsibilities.
Job Classifications and Compensation
Nutrition positions should be appropriately classified according to the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Department of Public Health and the Human Resources Administration Division of the Department of Administrative Services. The Nutrition class specifications should be used for nutritionists providing direct client nutrition services, and these nutritionists should receive supervision from a higher level public health nutritionist.
The class specifications, qualifications and compensation levels are to be according to the Department of Public Health and the Human Resources Administration Division of the Department of Administrative Services policies, procedures, and guidelines.
The Breastfeeding Coordinator position may be a qualified nutritionist, nurse, health educator, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). A job description for Health Educator Senior/Lactation Consultant, which may be used to assure an individual is qualified to fill this position can be found in
Attachment AD-26.
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Administrative: AD 76-78
A Georgia Gain job classification sample job description entitled
District
Breastfeeding Coordinator
can be found in Attachment AD-27
2. Breastfeeding Coordinator
a. Each local agency must designate a staff person to coordinate breastfeeding promotion, education and support activities.
b. It is recommended that this position be designated as a full-time position in order to facilitate coordinating services throughout the local agency and across program lines and to adequately meet Federal requirements.
c. It is recommended that the breastfeeding coordinator work across program lines to provide breastfeeding services, thus increasing opportunities for all current and potential WIC participants to be reached. This will also serve to integrate services, and assure that all clinic staff receive appropriate training and deliver consistent information on breastfeeding.
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Administrative: AD-85
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XXVII. STATE PLAN
The State Plan consists of Goals and Objective for the State. Slide52
Administrative: AD-93
XXXIII. RECONCILIATION RATES FOR GEORGIA
The State of Georgia Reconciliation of voucher rates from FFY2009 – present is listed below:First four months of manual reconciliation (through January, 2013)
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FFY
Total Vouchers
Produced
Unmatched
Original
CUR
1 & 2
Unmatched
Final
Manually
Reconciled
Total
Unreconciled
Total
Reconciliation
Rate
Total
Unreconciled
Rate
2009
12,414,216
50,975
13,780
7,104
6,676
99.9462%
0.0538%
2010
16,463,151
27,745
3,012
1,737
1,275
99.9923%
0.0077%
2011
12,285,222
33,760
6,937
6,724
213
99.9983%
0.0017%
2012
16,799,779
84,801
29,109
27,582
1,527
99.9909%
0.0091%
2013*
5,427,472
18,615
5,213
4,792
421
99.9922%
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Administrative: AD-93
XXXIV. PUBLIC COMMENT SURVEY RESULTS
2012 Public Comment Survey Results
Georgia WIC received 15,947 surveys for FFY 2012 from WIC participants, advocates and vendors. Participant surveys (English and Spanish) were available in the WIC clinic sites throughout the state and the Public Health Website. A total of 15,703 surveys were completed.
Advocate surveys were mailed and placed on the Public Health Website with a total of 230 surveys being completed. Vendor surveys were also placed on the Public Health Website with 14 surveys being completed. The summary of the analysis is currently underway and is not completed to date.
2013 Public Comment Survey Plans
The 2013 Public Comment survey for participants, vendors, and advocates will be available for completion online from August 5 – September 6, 2013. The public service announcement will be released prior to this date by the Office of Communications to increase awareness and responses to the survey.
Hard copies of the participant survey will be placed at all clinics in the District/local agency so that participants can complete them onsite.
Vendor surveys will be electronically e-mailed to at all vendors.
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Administrative: AD-94
XXXV. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Information Systems
Georgia WIC has four front end data collection systems (AEGIS, Mitchell and McCormick,
Netsmart
, and HealthNet2) and a contract with Computer Services Corporation (CSC) for all back end data processing, banking and reports. Georgia WIC is currently working to complete a Planning Advanced Planning Document (PAPD) that will research, assess and define alternatives for a new WIC clinical system.
The goal of Georgia WIC in conjunction with the DPH Information Technology staff is to coordinate the planning activities that will ultimately provide the state of Georgia with a modern clinical information system that is:
Cost effective
Flexible
Client and case centric
Standardized for financial management
Compliant with Functional Requirements Document (
FReD
) Standards
Adaptable to Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) implementation
Able to integrate with current clinical systems
Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT
)
Current plan complete conversion to EBT by April 1, 2018. Milestones and plans during these next several years are located in the State Plan.
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Administrative: AD-94
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Voucher Management and Reconciliation System (VMARS)
During FFY 2014, the state of Georgia plans to implement VMARS state-wide
The systems will validate all WIC client transactions and information in real time and notify the clinic user of any unresolved critical errors
Upon completion of the validation process, the clinic user will transmit the command to print vouchers, the system will assign voucher serial numbers and send the command to the local printer
The system will eliminate the need for daily batching, as well as Dual Participation, Bank Exceptions, Cumulative Unmatched Redemptions (CUR), Unmatched Redemption, Critical Errors, duplicate vouchers, and duplicate voucher numbers.Slide56
Administrative: AD-94
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Data Processing Request for Proposals (RFP)
Georgia WIC is in the final year of its contract with CSC
An RFP is in the final stages of preparation.
The contract was awarded to CSC.
This will be a “business as usual” contract to give the state time to prepare for upcoming changes, including EBT and VMARS.Slide57
Administrative: AD-95
XXXVI. Infant Formula Rebate Invoicing
Infant Formula Rebate Contract
Effective July 1, 2013, Georgia WIC has entered into contract with Nestle Infant Nutrition for infant formula cost containment in the form of rebates for formula redeemed by Georgia WIC vendors per 7 CFR 246.16a. The initial term of the contract is for three (3) calendar years from the execution date of the contract. Georgia WIC has two (2) one (1) year options to renew, which options shall be exercisable at the sole discretion of Georgia WIC.
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Administrative: AD-95
Infant Formula Rebate Invoicing Process
To insure proper rebate invoicing, Georgia WIC has developed four (4) standard operating procedures (SOPs) to manage changes in rebate rate changes, product name changes, package size changes and rebate invoicing. These will be maintained as attachments to the Administrative Section of the procedures manual.
See Attachments AD-33
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Administrative: Attachment 1
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PROGRAM NAME
: Georgia WIC, WIC Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program, WIC Breastfeeding
This attachment discusses the Georgia Farmer’s Market and WIC Breastfeeding
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Administrative: Attachment 2
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PROGRAM NAME
: Using Loving Support to Manage Peer Counseling Program
The purpose of this attachment is to discuss Peer Counseling to promote breastfeeding Slide61
Administrative: Attachment 25
This is a new attachment regarding standard operating procedures for returned food instruments.
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Administrative: Attachment 26
This attachment is for the job description for the Lactation Consultant.
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Administrative: Attachment 27
This attachment is for the job description of the District Breastfeeding Coordinator.
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Administrative: Attachment 33
This attachment is for the standard operating procedures for Infant Formula Rebate Changes (Product Name Changes)
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Administrative: Attachment 33
This attachment is for the Standard Operating Procedures for Infant Formula Rebate Changes.
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Vendor Management
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Application Acceptance Periods
Vendor Management
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VENDOR APPLICATION PERIODS –
VM 1
Applications for WIC vendor authorization will only be accepted during the following periods of each calendar year:
March 1
st
- June 30
th
October 1
st
- December 31
stSlide68
If an application for authorization is denied, the applicant will be barred from reapplication for a period of one year with the exception of the Denial Reasons listed below. Accepting WIC vouchers prior to Authorization
.
The denial period is three (3) years.
Business Integrity and Related Denials
. For Business Integrity or Integrity-related reasons, the denial period will be two (2) years.
All Other Reasons for Denial
. The denial period is one (1) year.
Vendor Management
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Re-application Limitations after Application Denial –
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Selection Criteria and Continuing Compliance with Selection Criteria
The selection criteria represent the
requirements
to be considered for authorization as a Georgia WIC vendor. All applicants and vendors must meet the selection criteria at the time of authorization and maintain them throughout the agreement period unless there is inadequate participant access in that area.
Vendor Management
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SELECTION CRITERIA FOR VENDOR AUTHORIZATION
(Attachment VM-2)Slide70
Selection Criteria and Continuing Compliance with Selection Criteria
Summary of changes/additions:
Complete, Accurate and Truthful Information and Documents
Provide supporting documents during the process.
Previous Sanction or Violation History with SNAP or WIC Program
Applicants who have pending or current Terminations or Disqualifications that have not expired will not be authorized.
Previous Applicant History
Review for inconsistencies, fraudulent conduct or misrepresentation.
Vendor Management
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SELECTION CRITERIA FOR VENDOR AUTHORIZATION
(Attachment VM-2)Slide71
Selection Criteria and Continuing Compliance with Selection Criteria
Summary of changes/additions:
Competitive Prices
All applicants and vendors are required to submit and maintain prices that are at, or lower than other vendors currently participating in the program.
Length of time as a SNAP retailer and Previous Grocery Industry Experience
All applicants must demonstrate a minimum of twelve months experience as a retail grocer.
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SELECTION CRITERIA FOR VENDOR AUTHORIZATION
(Attachment VM-2)Slide72
Selection Criteria and Continuing Compliance with Selection Criteria
Summary of changes/additions:
Business Integrity & Background Checks
Business integrity and sound reputation of: Owners, officers, partners or the immediate family of owners, officers and partners.
Minimum Inventory of WIC-Approved Foods & Pre-Approval Visit
At least one pre-approval visit is required for each applicant to verify the items listed on the application.
Vendors can provide a written request for a second visit if minimum inventory is not met after pre-approval visit has been conducted.
Georgia WIC reserves the right to revisit at any time.
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SELECTION CRITERIA FOR VENDOR AUTHORIZATION
(Attachment VM-2 & VM-3)Slide73
Selection Criteria and Continuing Compliance with Selection Criteria
Summary of changes/additions:
Suitable Store Location
5,000 square feet - minimum square footage requirement after Oct 1, 2013 for new vendors coming on the program.
3,000 square feet – vendors participating in program prior to October 1, 2013.
New and existing vendors - 20% of location can be used for administrative or storage space.
Store Acquisition
Georgia WIC will not approve or continue the authorization of a store location or entity that was sold or assigned to circumvent an unexpired sanction, claim or civil money penalty
.
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SELECTION CRITERIA FOR VENDOR AUTHORIZATION
(Attachment VM-2)Slide74
Selection Criteria and Continuing Compliance with Selection Criteria
Summary of changes/additions:
Infant Formula Suppliers
The program will no longer permit vendors to purchase infant formula from other program vendors. Only purchases from the manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers will be permitted.
Pharmacies
All Pharmacy peer group vendors must be licensed and remain in good-standing with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacies to provide prescription drugs and special medical foods in Georgia.
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SELECTION CRITERIA FOR VENDOR AUTHORIZATION
(Attachment VM-2)Slide75
Authorized vendors are classified into seven different peer groups depending on square footage of the store (including administrative and storage space), number of stores in the chain, and potential or actual above 50% status. Peer Group
Type
Description
A
Small
5,000 to 10,000 Square Feet. Vendors in operation prior to October 1, 2013 may remain at 3,000 square feet.
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PEER GROUPS –
VM 2
Stores in Peer Groups A, B, and G
will no longer be permitted to redeem vouchers for Special Infant Formula and Medical Foods
. Stores in Peer Groups C, D, Military Commissaries (E), and Pharmacies (F) are the only vendors permitted to redeem these types of vouchers. Slide76
High risk vendors will be prioritized based on high risk scores and volume of WIC redemption. Those with the highest scores and the highest volume of WIC redemption will be
investigated
/audited first.
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HIGH RISK IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS –
VM 3Slide77
The Georgia WIC Program implemented a cost containment plan to identify and manage vendors who derive more than fifty (50) percent of their annual food revenue from WIC food instruments.
All vendors will be assessed at application, within six months after authorization, and annually thereafter to determine whether they derive more than fifty (50) percent of their SNAP eligible food sales from WIC redemptions.
Conduct an initial food sales assessment based on programmatic reports.
Request a detailed Food Sales assessment.
Terminate any vendor who fails to provide documentation upon request
.
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VENDOR COST CONTAINMENT –
VM 5Slide78
Georgia WIC may conduct record or inventory audits on any vendor at any time.
Inventory audits will include:
Examination of food invoices or other proofs of purchase.
Invoices should reflect the name and address of the wholesaler or supplier, date of the purchase, list of the items purchased, size, stock number, quantity, unit price and total dollar amount for the quantity purchased.
Itemized cash receipts with name and address of store.
During an audit, the vendor must supply Georgia WIC or its representative with documentation of pertinent records upon request and retain copies of all invoices relating to the purchase of WIC food items for the three previous years plus the current year.
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INVENTORY AUDITS –
VM 6Slide79
VENDOR APPLICATION (attachment VM-1)
Detailed, operations, sales and ownership history
Prior WIC Application information
Bank information (including routing and account numbers)
Inventory and price list update
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SUMMARY OF ADDITIONAL CHANGES Slide80
GEORGIA WIC PROGRAM VENDOR HANDBOOK (attachment VM-3)
Effective October 1, 2013
Updated to include all new and revised changes.
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SUMMARY OF ADDITIONAL CHANGES Slide81
VENDOR AGREEMENT (attachment VM-4)3 year Agreement for Corporate Vendors2 year Agreement for Non-Corporate Vendors
CORPORATE ATTACHMENT FORM (attachment VM-5)
Prior WIC History
Medical formula and special medical foods
CORPORATE NON-CORPORATE VENDOR TRAINING CHECKLIST (attachment VM-6&7)
The types of valid WIC food instruments, the procedures for transacting Georgia WIC food instruments and the types of Infant Formula vouchers that vendors in different Peer Groups may transact.
NON-CORPORATE VENDOR TRAINING CHECKLIST (attachment VM-6)
The right to challenge the Agency’s initial determination as an above fifty percent vendor and the responsibility to provide all documentation and information requested by Georgia WIC in connection with a full Food Sales Assessment.
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SUMMARY OF ADDITIONAL CHANGES Slide82
Food Package
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Formula Names updated throughout sectionGerber Graduates (Gentle, Soy)
Enfagrow
Toddler
Transitions
(Regular, Soy, Gentlease)Enfagrow
Toddler
Next Step
Vanilla
PurAmino
Formula examples may have changed
Food Package
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Contract Versus Non-Contract FormulaUpdated contract dateJuly 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016
Food Package FP-1
84Slide85
Rice Added Formula (Medical Documentation Required)The following two conditions
must exist prior to issuance of a Non-Contract Rice Added Formula:
Diagnosis of
Gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD
)
And
one of the following conditions:
Pneumonia, Tube feed,
GERD
Surgery (
Fundoplication
), Poor weight gain; Drop of at least one weight channel on growth chart. (Note: If weight is not provided, issuance will be based on weight obtained at WIC clinic.)
Food Package FP-3
85Slide86
Feeding Type Assignment3.
Some Breastfed (
SBF
) infants receive formula in excess of the amount allowed for mostly breastfed infants in the federal regulations but is receiving
breastmilk
at least once per day.
4. Fully Formula Fed (
FFF
) infants receive the full formula package and breastfed less than an average of once every 24 hours.
Food Package FP-9
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Food Package Assignment – Mostly Breastfed - First Month For example, entering F17 in the second box would provide the maximum formula amount of
four (4)
cans allowed for ages one (1) to three (3) months. This option is only available at the initial certification.
Food Package FP-11
87Slide88
Food Package Assignment – Some Breastfed Some Breastfed (
SBF
) infants are infants who receive formula from WIC in amounts that exceed the maximum allowed for mostly breastfed infants (approximately half [50%] of the full formula package issued to
FFF
infants).
a. Some Breastfed Packages
SBF
infant packages contain approximately 75% of the full package and begin with a “P”. The computer will issue food packages beginning with a “P” to
SBF
infants ages 0 through three (3) months old, a “Q” package to
SBF
infants ages four (4) through five (5) months old, and an “I” package to
SBF
infants ages six (6) through 11 (eleven) months old. The WIC computer system will automatically add the cereal and baby food to the food packages when the infant is six (6) months old.
Food Package FP-11
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Food Package Assignment – Some Breastfed
b. Maximum Formula Packages
The
SBF
may also receive the full formula package which starts with an “A.” The computer will issue internal system food packages beginning with an “A” to
SBF
infants ages 0 through three (3) months old, a “B” package to
SBF
infants ages four (4) through five (5) months old, and a “D” package to
SBF
infants ages six (6) through 11 (eleven) months old. The WIC computer system will automatically sequence the formula quantities and add the cereal and baby food to the food packages
Food Package FP-11
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Child – WIC Foods
Milk: Children greater than 23 months 15 days of age will have a choice between two standard food packages – C21 (with 1 pound of cheese substituted for part of the milk) or C28 (with all milk and no cheese).
Food package C28 with no cheese should be considered the standard package and C21 an alternative package.
Food Package FP-20
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Women– WIC Foods
Only low-fat milk is allowed for women. Women in Food Package V or VII have a choice of two standard packages – one with cheese and one without cheese.
Food packages without cheese (all milk) should be considered the standard package and the package with cheese an alternative.
Food Package FP-24
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Medical Documentation – Frequency & Records
1
. Current medical documentation is required, at a minimum, every six (6) months, with any change in the order, and at
every recertification/sub-certification/mid-certification* and at WIC type changes when a certification is not completed
, for the prescription of special formulas and medical foods on Form #1.
2. Current medical documentation is required, at a minimum, every six (6) months, with any change in the order, and at
every
recertification/sub-certification/mid-certification*
and at WIC type changes when a certification is not completed
, for the prescription of special milk substitutions on Form #2.
Food Package FP-33
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Emory Genetics– Provision of Formula and WIC Foods
When an Emory Genetics client is on a standard infant formula the Nutrition Unit may coordinate the issuance of the formula by the clinic.
Food Package FP-41
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Creating 999 Food Packages
State created voucher codes must be used for all food categories (i.e., milk and whole grains).
If a participant needs a WIC approved formula or medical food when no state created vouchers are available, the product must be ordered through the state office.
Food Package FP-42
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Some Breastfeeding Packages addedInfant Food vouchers updated
Food Package Attachment FP-1 to FP-8, FP-18, FP-27
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Voucher Codes for Special Formula Packages for Some Breastfeeding Infants – Recommended Amounts Tables added - Some Breastfeeding Special Formula Vouchers
Food Package Attachment FP-27
96Slide97
Supplemental Formula Table – ModularsDisplacement conversions added for
Human Milk Fortifier - liquid
Microlipid
Complete Amino Acid Mix
Food Package Attachment FP-28
97Slide98
D. Matching Mother/Baby Packages “Mother/baby
breastfeeding
dyad” refers to the process of thinking of a mother and her infant as a unit or pair rather than as two individuals. The mother/baby
breastfeeding
dyad food packages must agree. For instance, the infant of an Exclusively Breastfeeding Woman (EBF) must be issued an Exclusively Breastfed food package. The table below matches the appropriate infants food package to their mothers food package.
Food Package FP-11
Pending USDA final review and approval
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Food Package FP-12
Pending USDA final review and approval
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D. Matching Mother/Baby Packages
Note:
The “Mother/baby breastfeeding dyad” still applies to breastfeeding mothers whose infant has not been released from the hospital.
An infant that has not been released from the hospital, but qualifies as a breastfeeding infant
must
be certified as part of the “Mother/baby breastfeeding dyad”.
The breastfeeding mother should be certified as “Exclusively Breastfeeding” as no food benefits will be issued to the infant.
Issue the infant CPA Food Package 190 “Infant in Hospital: Mother/baby breastfeeding dyad”. Food package 190 contains a tracking voucher with no formula or food benefits. Formula or food benefits
can not
be issued to the infant until they have been released from the hospital. The tracking voucher message will encourage the participant to contact the local WIC clinic when the infant is released from the hospital. Upon release WIC staff should evaluate the “Mother/baby breastfeeding dyad” feeding
staus
and update the “Mother/baby breastfeeding dyad” food package as needed.
Physical presence for the breastfed infant(s) will be documented as reason (D) Disabilities. For more information on Physical Presence See section XV. 19 Certification Section of the Procedures Manual.
If the mother discontinues breastfeeding prior to the infant being discharged from the hospital, continue issuing food package 190 to the infant and update the mother’s food package to reflect her new feeding status. Slide100
100
Food Package FP-12
Pending USDA final review and approval
Food Package Code
Rank
VC
Voucher Message
190
9
190
This voucher has no cash value
Grocers should not accept this voucher
Your infant is enrolled in WIC and is not receiving a food benefit from WIC. Contact your WIC clinic when your baby is released from the hospital or a food package change is needed.
Hospitalized Breastfed Infant / Not receiving formula or food from WICSlide101
Nutrition Education
101Slide102
Totally reorganizedMajor sectionsIntroductionDefinitions
State Agency Responsibilities
Nutrition Education Plan
Participant Nutrition Education
Documentation of Nutrition Education
Local Agency Staff/CPA
Participant Referral to Other Agencies
Nutrition Education/Resources
- Job descriptions/duties were moved to administrative section
Nutrition Education
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IntroductionNutrition Education is a major component of the WIC program.
Nutrition Education NE-1
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State Plan1. Develop, implement, and evaluate the State Nutrition Education Plan. Periodically review, evaluate, and make appropriate revisions as necessary.
2.
Develop guidelines for local agency Nutrition Education Plan development. Review each plan and provide feedback.
3.
Monitor the progress of local agency Nutrition Education Plans on a periodic basis through on‑site visits and annual reporting
Nutrition Education NE-3
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Participant Nutrition Education Plan1. Local agencies must provide breastfeeding women
and caregivers of infant and child participants with
four (4)
nutrition education contacts (must receive nutrition education on
four different occasions) during each twelve (12) month certification period,
but not within the same day/clinic visit
. For prenatal and
post-partum women
nutrition education contacts shall be made available at a quarterly rate, but not necessarily taking place within each quarter
Nutrition Education NE-3
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Methods for Providing Nutrition Education1. The nutrition education contacts can
be
provided by
individual or group sessions
on topics appropriate to the individual participant's nutritional needs.
On-line nutrition education is an additional option.
Nutrition Education NE-4
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Exit Counseling1. All women participants must receive exit counseling by the final nutrition education contact of the postpartum period (i.e., counseling at least one (1) time on each of the below topics between the initial prenatal certification and when the postpartum woman is terminated as a participant for the current pregnancy).
It is recommended that Exit Counseling be discussed at the first contact
.
Nutrition Education NE-5
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Exit Counseling2. Parents or caregivers of WIC infants and children must also be provided with exit counseling. ). It is recommended that Exit Counseling be discussed at the first contact. Exit counseling is defined as counseling which includes the following topics which are to be discussed within an infant’s certification period (birth to one year)
and
child’s certification period (one to five years):
Nutrition Education NE-6
108Slide109
Proxy Nutrition education may be provided to the proxy at the time of voucher issuance and count as a contact for the participant.
Nutrition Education NE-6
109Slide110
Primary Nutrition Education 1. Primary nutrition education can be documented on the “staff” side of the client nutrition questionnaire or directly into the electronic medical record.
2. Documentation must include date, topics covered, and provider.
Nutrition Education NE-6
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Secondary Nutrition Education 6. In addition to the date, topic(s), the title of the person providing the nutrition education and method by which the nutrition education contact was provided high risk follow-up must include a nutrition care plan using the Nutrition Care Process.
7. Approved formats
for high risk documentation
include;
ADIME (Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring and Evaluation), and SOAP (
S
ubjective,
O
bjective,
A
ssessment,
P
lan) A flow sheet may be used as long as it contains all components of the Nutrition Care Process.
ADIME
format is the preferred method of documentation for Registered Dietitians.
Nutrition Education NE-6
111Slide112
Secondary Nutrition Education 6. In addition to the date, topic(s), the title of the person providing the nutrition education and method by which the nutrition education contact was provided high risk follow-up must include a nutrition care plan using the Nutrition Care Process.
7. Approved formats
for high risk documentation
include;
ADIME (Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring and Evaluation), and SOAP (
S
ubjective,
O
bjective,
A
ssessment,
P
lan) A flow sheet may be used as long as it contains all components of the Nutrition Care Process.
ADIME
format is the preferred method of documentation for Registered Dietitians.
Nutrition Education NE-7
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Continuing Education 2. CPAs require WIC programmatic in-service training (e.g., risk criteria, food package/approved foods, etc.). These trainings do not count towards the required twelve (12) hours unless approved by the state
.
Nutrition Education NE-8
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Nutrition Education NE-9 & 10
Referrals
Children with the following nutritional risks should be automatically be referred to the District Children 1
st
coordinator using the Children 1
st
Screening and Referral Form:
Risk 134: Failure to Thrive
Risk 211: Elevated Blood Lead Level
Risk 348: Central nervous System Disorders
Risk 349: Genetic and Congenital Disorders (i.e., inborn Errors of Metabolism)
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Risk 362: Developmental, Sensory or Motor Delays Interfering with Ability to Eat Ri
sk 382: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Risk 703: Infant Born to Mother with Mental Retardation, or Alcohol or Drug Abuse during Most Recent Pregnancy
Risk 801: Homeless
Risk 901: Recipient of Abuse
Children 1
st
is Public Health’s single point of entry for children birth to age five. Parents whose infants and children are at risk for poor health and developmental outcomes are linked to prevention-based programs and services. Slide115
New Nutrition Assistant Observation Form
Nutrition Education Attachment NE-1
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Outreach
116Slide117
An Outreach Plan is required to be submitted to the State WIC office on a quarterly basis.
General Changes
Outreach: OR-1
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16. Department of Family and Children Services20. Department of Labor
Outreach: OR - 2
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Income Eligibility Guidelines effective July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014
Outreach: OR - 7
119
Family Size
Yearly Income
1
$21,257
2
28,694
3
36,131
4
43,568
5
51,005
6
58,442
7
65,879
8
73,316
Each Additional Member Add
+$7,437Slide120
Food Delivery
120Slide121
Vouchers Printed On Demand (VPOD) Voucher Management and Reporting System (VMARS) vouchers will be used in the same manner as VPOD vouchers with the exception of receiving serial numbers from the ADP contractor. The ADP contractor will be responsible for printing the vouchers and maintaining the serial numbers for each clinic. There will not be an inventory log used with VMARS vouchers.
Food Delivery: FD-2
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Food Delivery: FD-3
122
C. Preprinted Standard Manual Vouchers
Clinics must keep an
adequate supply
of all Manual
voucher sets. Hospital sites must maintain a one-month
supply of blank manual voucher sets.Slide123
Food Delivery: FD-3 (cont’d) E.
WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)
FMNP coupons are printed in the WIC clinic and issued to participants to allow them to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables from participating Farmers Markets. Coupons Printed On Demand (CPOD) differs from Vegetable and Fruit Vouchers in appearance, value and redemption process
(see Attachment FD-4
). CPOD coupons may only be redeemed during the FMNP season which runs from approximately May to October of each year. They may not be used in grocery stores.
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Food Delivery: FD-4
F. Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
SFMNP coupons are either printed at the WIC clinic or may be
preprinted depending on the clinic’s situation
(see Attachment FD-5
).
SFMNP coupons are issued to Senior Citizens over the age of 60 years.
This Program is run jointly with the Georgia Department of Aging.
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Food Delivery: FD-5III. Voucher Issuance- General
Postpartum women who are due for recertification
must not be
over issued
vouchers. Over Issuance occurs when women are
issued vouchers during the prenatal period for
one month plus
forty-five day increments beyond their date of delivery.
When
participants
are subsequently recertified as a postpartum
woman, vouchers must not be issued for the postpartum period
without first checking the last voucher issuance date.
Retrieved
vouchers must be voided in the system, stamped void, and
returned to CSC for processing.
Women must not be issued two
sets of vouchers for the same month. This will prevent the
woman from being over issued vouchers
during
the postpartum
period.
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Food Delivery: FD-6
E. Categorically Ineligible
When a participant becomes categorically ineligible before the end of the month, they will only receive vouchers up to the categorical term date. For example, if a participant’s category term date is January 15 and his/her pick-up is January 2, the participant will only receive two vouchers
plus the produce/fruit vegetable voucher.
If the participant’s pick-up date is after the categorical term date, the participant will receive no vouchers. Vouchers must not be issued past the date of Categorical eligibility. The categorical ineligible message will appear on the voucher
receipt for the last set of vouchers one month prior to the termination date.
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Food Delivery: FD-7E. Categorically Ineligible
Vouchers cannot be issued if the pickup code is after
the birthdate.
If the child’s birthdate is in the first week
of the month, he/she will only receive one voucher plus
the produce/fruit and vegetable voucher.
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Food Delivery: FD-11V.
MANUAL VOUCHERS (Blank and Standard)
4. All manual vouchers must be entered into the computer for electronic submission. Log all serial numbers for each type of manual vouchers on the Manual Voucher Inventory Log, and a screen shot of the computer entry must be attached to the inventory log. Manual voucher cannot be mailed to the ADP contractor for processing.
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Food Delivery: FD-12Inventory Control of Manual Vouchers
Each clinic must log all manual vouchers in the computer the same day
that they are received but, in any event, no more than three (3) days
after receipt. A computer screen must be printed and stapled to the
corresponding packing slip to show date of entrance.
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Food Delivery: FD-12 (cont’d)1. Perpetual Inventory (Weekly) (Manual Vouchers)
All columns of the log must be completed accurately, legibly,
and initialed, by a responsible staff member. Always record the
voucher numbers immediately after receiving them from the
ADP contractor on the Log Sheet
and enter them in the
computer
.
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Food Delivery: FD-13Manual Voucher Inventory Logs must be retained for five
(5) years
plus the current Federal Fiscal Year. Inventories must be completed
in black or blue ink.
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Food Delivery: FD-14 H. Voided Manual Vouchers
Vouchers marked VOID must be submitted electronically.
Void
the vouchers in the computer and transmit to the ADP
contractor. Attach the voided vouchers to receipt.
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Food Delivery: FD-14 (cont’d)
Voided Manual Vouchers that were reported to the ADP
contractor as Issued
- The system contains an issuance record that
must be voided. To accomplish this, the clinic must void the voucherin the computer and submit it to the ADP contractor.
2.VoidedManual Vouchers that were not reported to the ADP contractor as
Issued. These voids are due to errors made while completing the voucher, which
prevent the voucher from being issued. All three (3) manual voucher
copies must be marked "VOID".
Void these vouchers in the computer
system and transmit to the ADP contractor.
Although there are no issuance records on these vouchers, the ADP
contractor will input this voided information into the system to identify
the disposition of the vouchers. All Voided and Destroyed vouchers must be
reported to the ADP contractor’s Bank. Do not send
any manual vouchers back
To the bank
.
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Food Delivery: FD-15All receipts must be reconciled with the Daily Activity Report.
The receipts must be filed in numerical order. Each clinic
must maintain a file for the activity reports and keep it in the clinic. If
vouchers are voided, they must be stamped “VOID” before filing
them with the receipts. Clinic staff must staple or paperclip the
voided vouchers to the back of the receipt. If the voucher does not
print or the receipt is lost, use a blank voucher receipt to write those
numbers, the date, the participant’s name, the participants WIC ID
number and the clerk’s initials on the receipt.
Skipped Serial
Numbers must be entered into the system as void and reconciled
with the Daily Activity Report.
The Daily Activity Report must
be signed and dated to verify reconciliation each day.
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Food Delivery: FD-16H. Corrective Actions for VPOD
is required for the following
:
Missing receipts
2. Incomplete log sheetsMore than one percent “Fail to Sign” on receipts
Vouchers issued during an invalid certification period
Missing and/or any incomplete Daily Activity reports
Any vouchers filed with receipts that do not have “VOID” stamped or written on them
Voucher printing problems that are not documented properly
Voucher numbers that did not print, and are not voided in the computer
9. Missing participant signatures
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Food Delivery: FD-17
VII. VMARS PROCEDURES
General
The Voucher Management and Reporting System (VMARS) will
centrally manage WIC data and voucher printing independent of
the various MIS systems. This web service client will accept
securely communicated front end system WIC data. The data
will be validated in real time by the ADP contractor for use by the
VMARS print queue system. The VMARS print queue system will
print the Georgia WIC vouchers with a “uniform” appearance statewide.
A complete and valid certification will be required to be on file with the
ADP contractor before a voucher will be issued to a participant.
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Food Delivery: FD-17 (cont’d)
Validating A Certification Record
The front end system will send certification and voucher
information through the web service to the ADP contractor; the
ADP contractor will break the string into the 131 current data
elements and validate the record based on the current edits
manual. The VMARS client will validate and cross edit the
submission and respond with a pass/ fail message. A detailed
message will be returned to explain any failed submissions,
listing the data element(s) and reason(s) for the rejection. All required
information must be corrected and submitted prior to vouchers being
allowed to print.
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Food Delivery: FD-17 (cont’d)
C. Voucher Printing VMARS_Q
The clinic will submit a voucher request to the ADP contractor who will verify the
participant is in a valid certification period. The vouchers will be printed by the
ADP contractor managed print queue system “VMAR_Q”. All the vouchers will
have an identical appearance due to a single system producing them. This will
reduce the possibility of duplicate voucher numbers.
The ADP Contractor managed VMARS server will track and control the voucher numbers
assigned to the clinics and coordinate with the backend system the voucher ranges used.
Using this system will eliminate the use of an inventory log.
The print queue system will be installed on a dedicated computer/server that will allow all
printers used to print the vouchers. The clerks will retrieve the vouchers from their assigned
printer and ensure that all vouchers were printed accurately. When the vouchers print a
receipt will be printed with the vouchers and the participant will need to sign acknowledging
the receipt of the vouchers.
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Food Delivery: FD-17 (cont’d)
D. Issuing VMARS Vouchers
The following procedures must be followed when issuing VMARS
Vouchers:
1.
Identification - Verify the identity of the person picking up the vouchers
2. Issuance- The ADP contractor will validate all certification and voucher information before any vouchers will be printed. The clerk may ensure their assigned printer or the default printer print the vouchers.
3. The name of the participant will be compared to the participant’s name on the WIC ID card and as it appears on the vouchers.
4. The participant must sign the receipt before receiving the vouchers. Vouchers must not be issued until after the participant/proxy/guardian signs the receipt. The receipt must be reconciled with the daily activity report.
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Food Delivery: FD-17 (cont’d)
E.
Daily Reconciliation
Vouchers numbers will be controlled by the ADP contractor, unlike VPOD, a specific number range will not be
assigned to each clinic. The serial numbers on the vouchers will be based on the next available number in the
queue. The voucher number will be in sequential order by participant but not by clinic, for example:
Participant A vouchers will be numbers 1-5, Participant B vouchers may be 10-15, therefore voucher receipts
must be reconciled with the Daily Activity Report to ensure all receipts and vouchers are accounted for.
Each clinic must maintain a file for the Daily Activity Reports and keep it in the clinic.
If vouchers are voided, they must be stamped “VOID” before being filed with the receipts. Clinic staff must
staple the voided vouchers to the back of the receipt. The Daily Activity Report must be signed and dated to
verify reconciliation. At the end of each day, the WIC clinic staff must print a Daily Activity Report that
includes:
1. Voucher Numbers
2. Participants Name
3. Issue Date
4. Initials of issuing clerk
5. Status of voucher(Issued or Void)
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Food Delivery: FD-17 (cont’d)F. Voiding VMARS Vouchers
If it becomes necessary to void VMARS vouchers, the
vouchers in question must be voided in the computer system. The
voided vouchers must be submitted to the ADP contractor before
replacement vouchers can be requested for the participant. The
system will send a message stating this participant has received
vouchers for this period. This will also alert the clerk if the participant
has received vouchers from another WIC clinic to detect dual
participation.
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Food Delivery: FD-17 (cont’d)
G.
Benefits of VMARS
As a real time system with immediate pass/fail of certification information at the front end, this should
eliminate errors on the backend and virtually eliminate the CUR report. “Real time” means all data submitted to the ADP
contractor will be accepted or rejected as soon as it is received by CSC. All required certification information will have to be
corrected prior to vouchers being allowed to print. The VMARS system will communicate with the ADP contractor via a web
service over the internet.
Changing to a real time system will eliminate the daily batching process. The data will be captured during the validation and
cross editing process and stored by the backend systems for the reconciliation process. With the elimination of the daily batching
process, participant information will be added to the GWISnet system as it is received, and the twenty-four (24) hour delay will be
eliminated.
A reduction in the “Previously redeemed” bank exception report will occur because VMARS will not allow the front-end system to
send the same voucher information repeatedly. The “Previously Void” will be reduced by requiring the front end systems to send
voided, lost, stolen, and destroyed voucher information via the internet web service system and not mailing them to the ADP
contractor for manual entry into the system.
This system will also reduce dual participation by verifying whether a participant has already been issued a voucher for a specific
timeframe. It will also cross edit participant information with the current dual participation edits to ensure the participant is not
enrolled in another WIC clinic. Voucher information will be displayed in GWISnet with the participant and voucher issuance
information allowing clinics to review transferring participant’s history and reduce dual participation. The system allows for
multiple transactions to be completed in the same day so long as the previously sent information was accepted by CSC. An
example of this is a participant who is transferring and need a certification; both transactions can be completed in the same day
without receiving a critical error.
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Food Delivery: FD-17 (cont’d)
H. System Failure
The VMARS system will require internet connectivity. Should
the system lose connectivity, the current policy and procedures for
issuing manual vouchers will apply (VPOD will not be operable once
VMARS is in place; only manual vouchers can be issued). These
vouchers will be submitted by inputting the information into the front
end system when the system is available. This will allow a site to
continue voucher issuance should a system or equipment failure
occurs. In the event of a VMARS system failure, follow the manual
certification and voucher issuance procedures currently in place.
Once the system is functioning, all certification and voucher
issuance information must be entered into the computer to be
submitted via the web service system.
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Food Delivery: FD-17 (cont’d)
I. Manual Voucher Submission
All manual vouchers must be transmitted to CSC via the web service system. Manual vouchers
cannot be batched manually or sent to CSC for manual processing. The following procedures
must be conducted when manual vouchers are received:
Each set must be entered in the computer using the previous VPOD procedures.
Each clinic must log all numbers on the Manual Voucher Inventory Log and in the computer the same day that they are received but no more than three (3) days after receipt.
A computer screen must be printed and stapled to the corresponding packing slip to show date of entrance.
The packing list must be signed and dated and a copy sent to the district office within five (5) days of receipt. The packing list must also be kept on file in the clinics.
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Food Delivery: FD-25B. Replacement Vouchers Due to a Declared Emergency
Prior to
reissuance of lost vouchers for those participants who live
in a declared emergency area the clinic staff shall:
1. Determine if the participant resides in an area that has been designated as an area affected by a
Declared Emergency
2. Determine which vouchers the participant has lost and need replacement.
3. Call the CSC Help Desk to determine which lost vouchers have been cashed and processed by the bank. Listed below is the information that staff will need to provide to CSC:
Voucher numbers
Participant ID number
Name of participant
Clinic, County and District number
Name of staff member requesting the information
a. Phone number is 1-800-796-1850.
b. Hours of operation are from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST).
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Food Delivery: FD-25 (cont’d)4.Document the voucher information for lost vouchers that have
NOT
BEEN CASHED
on the
Lost/Stolen/Destroyed Voided VoucherReport
,
per family/participant (
see Attachment FD-18
). After receiving
the verification information of lost vouchers that have been cashed or
not cashed from the CSC Help Desk, use as many pages as necessary
to document information.
5.
Issue
Replacement vouchers only for vouchers that have NOT BEEN
CASHED by the participant and document on all voucher receipts,
“
Replacement Vouchers-Declared Emergency
.”
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Food Delivery: FD-34Monthly Verifications
1. Ensure that all vouchers are appropriately issued and/or voided. “Did not print” is not an acceptable voucher status.
2. Review Unmatched and CUR Reports and reasons indicated.
3. Assure voucher redemption reports are verified and resubmitted in the required time frame.
4.
Review the override reports at each clinic location.
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Food Delivery: FD-34 (cont’d)XVIII. VMARS Security
General
Monthly, the clinic supervisor or Nutrition Service Director (NSD) must review the monthly
override report to determine why the overrides are being used in the clinic. In addition, if a
pattern is established, the supervisor or NSD must train staff on the issue or meet with system
staff to make the needed changes in the system.
Each District Health Director must submit the names of staff that have permission for override to
the state WIC Office. The names of these staff members shall remain on file at the SWO and
have been sent to the ADP (CSC) for verification prior to an override.
In the event staff leaves, retires, etc., the District Health Director must submit the new name of
staff to the System Unit Manager. It will take the SWO staff up to five (5) days to make the
change because CSC must be contacted. Clinics must remove the name of the staff no longer
authorized to perform override within three (3) days of this change.
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Compliance Analysis
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OIG will forward substantiated fraud claims to the local agency for finaldisposition to include all supporting evidence and case findings. Local
agency will be responsible for notifying the participant of the claim
amount.
All DPH employees shall cooperate and assist the Inspector General as
requested with any type of investigation regarding alleged misconduct or
criminal offenses. Employees shall be available for interviews as
requested, truthfully answer questions related to the performance of their
duties and DPH business, produce documents, and submit to polygraph
examination, as requested (HR 0360 6.1.13).
Compliance Analysis: CA-1
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Dual ParticipationThe current TAD field code # 54 allows the system to identify multiple
births. This should reduce, if not eliminate, twins from appearing on the
dual participation report.
If participant is a twin, indicate this by putting twin
# 1 or # 2 after the first name on the TAD and the certification form.
Compliance Analysis: CA-3
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Compliance Analysis: CA-3C. VMARS Dual Participation Notification
Participants flagged by VMARS as a potential Dual Participant at
the time of assessment should be investigated further by the local
agency until all alleged dual participation is resolved. The local
agency should contact the agency of issuance to verify the most
recent certification, last voucher issuance and supporting
documentation. Identified matches should result in immediate
participant notification that the certification cannot be processed,
and no additional vouchers can be issued without a transfer or
expiration of current Certification. Should the participant agree to
the transfer, staff should adhere to the guidelines listed in
Certification XVII.C.
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Compliance Analysis CA-4
Participants who knowingly deny being active at another location or
intentionallyattempt
to receive benefits in multiple locations must be notified in writing. The local agency must issue a Warning Notice (
see Attachment CA-16
) and notify
the participant that WIC services cannot be assessed until all alleged dual participation is resolved. The local agency must make a referral to DPH OIG within 24 hours of discovery. The referral should include supporting
documentation regarding the intent by the individual to be a dual participant. Referrals should be sent to the Deputy Inspector General
onjennings@dhr.state.ga.us
or faxed to 770-359-4593.
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Compliance Analysis: CA-5Terminations
The local agency may permit a participant to reapply for WIC before
the end of a mandatory disqualification period if:
In the case of a participant who is an infant or child under age of
eighteen (18) years, and the local agency approves the designation of
a proxy.
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Compliance Analysis: CA-13
VOUCHER ISSUANCE SECURITY
1.
Only authorized WIC personnel will be given access to WIC vouchers and/or VPOD stock paper.
2. All vouchers
and VPOD stock paper
must be stored in a locked cabinet, desk, or closet, with the key stored in a secure location (change location of keys occasionally).
3. When issuing vouchers from a computer, the
authorized WIC representative
must log out before leaving the workstation.
4. When more than one person is using the same terminal, each person must log out upon completion of their printing job.
5. Passwords must be changed every ninety (90) days at a minimum.
6. When a
WIC representative
resigns or is no longer authorized to issue vouchers, the following procedures should be implemented:
a. Immediately delete employee’s name from the system.
b. Change all passwords used by or accessed by the employee.
c. Change key to voucher security door (when applicable).
d. Change location of all security keys.
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Compliance Analysis: CA-32
Attachment CA-16
Georgia WIC Program
VMARS Dual Participation Sample Warning Letter
(Date)
Dear Participant:
Records indicate you have intentionally misrepresented your information in an attempt to participate in two Georgia WIC Programs. You were certified and enrolled on (clinic) ___________________ Georgia WIC Program on (date)
__________, and you were also certified and enrolled on (clinic) _________________Georgia WIC Program on (date)
__________.
As indicated on your Georgia WIC Program ID card, participating in more than one Georgia WIC Program violates program
s
regulations. Information concerning this action will be forwarded to the Office of Inspector General for
further investigation to determine if you will be required to repay money back to the Georgia WIC Program.
f you have any questions, contact me at _________________________________.
Sincerely,
District Nutrition Services Director
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Monitoring
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158
District Review Questions: (Revised wording
to account for the one year Child and Woman Certifications)
D. Participant Nutrition Education Contacts
1. Describe the system used to provide nutrition education quarterly for infants, children and breastfeeding women certified for > 6 month or to provide two (2) nutrition education contacts for non-breasting women and other participants certified for 6 months or less.
Monitoring Tool Attachment MO-1 Slide159
159
F. Orientation Checklist: (Revised points awarded and wording
for this section to ensure critical points are evaluated)
Monitoring Tool Attachment MO-1
Orientation Checklist
:
S
SN
U
NA
Possible
Points
Points Awarded
NE (V)
Orientation Checklist Overall Rating:
5
District CPA orientation includes all components of the “State Orientation Checklist”?
1
2. Checklists
on file for all CPAs hired since last program review
2
3. All
components completed, initialed and checklist signed
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The State will continue to review based on the “five (5) year plus current” procedure. All records must remain on file for five (5) years plus current year for other audits (i.e., USDA, OIG, State, , etc.).
Monitoring MO-3
Clinic and Health Record Selection
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POLICY UNIT “PRIOR TO” FORM – ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT EVALUATIONWere copies of the Self Review submitted to the Georgia WIC Program quarterly? Date____________________Was a Processing Standards Non-compliance letter sent to the district?
If Processing Standards were not met for three months, did the district perform a PFA or were secret phone calls made?
Monitoring Tool : MO-14
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RECORD REVIEWWas the Medicaid number and eligibility date recorded?Was No Proof accepted as source of income? If so, was the form completed in its entirety and filed in the record?
Monitoring Tool: MO 28-29
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Food Instrument Accountability: MO-44E. DUAL PARTICIPATION/PARTICIPANT AND/OR EMPLOYEE ABUSE
Does the district distribute the monthly Dual Participation List to
clinics to prevent certifications and/or voucher issuance to dual
participants?
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Food Instrument Accountability: MO-44 (cont’d)F. CUMULATIVE UNMATCHED REDEMPTION REPORT (CUR)
3. Does the District monitor the voucher override report on a monthly basis?
4. Are findings from the override Report kept on file in the District Office?
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Food Instrument Accountability: MO-45 B. MANUAL VOUCHER INVENTOY LOG
1. Is the log
completed in its entirety
on all vouchers?
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Food Instrument Accountability: MO-46E. VPOD INVENTORY LOGS
1. Is the VPOD/
VMARS
Inventory Log completed in its entirety?
2. Are the beginning and ending numbers documented correctly on the log?
3.
Are voucher override reports maintained in the clinic and a copy sent to the district?
4.
Are voucher override request approved by an authorized manager?
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Food Instrument Accountability: MO-47F. VOUCHERS PRINTED ON DEMAND (VPOD VOUCHERS) RECEIPTS
3. Does the VPOD/
VMARS
receipts contain the entry “Failed to Sign” more than 1% for the entire month?
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Food Instrument Accountability: MO-47 (cont’d)G. DAILY ACTIVITY REPORTS
2. Are skipped Serial Numbers entered into the system as void and reconciled with the Daily Activity Report?
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Food Instrument Accountability: MO-47 (cont’d)H. VOUCHER SECURITY
2. Is the key properly secured at all times only with authorized
WIC
personnel?
3. Are vouchers and VPOD/
VMARS
stock paper
securely stored separately from ID cards and voucher receipts?
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Food Instrument Accountability: MO-48
PRORATING /VOUCHERS ISSUANCE
Were vouchers over issued to Prenatal women who are due for certification?
(Vouchers issued in excess during the prenatal period for one month plus forty-five day increments beyond their date of delivery).
Were vouchers issued to participants past the certification due date without a current certification completed?
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Food Instrument Accountability: MO-50M. PARTICPANT ABUSE/DUAL PARTICIPATION
a.
Does the clinic maintain the monthly Dual Participation List to
prevent certifications and/or voucher issuance to dual participants?
b. Did the staff send a copy of the paperwork to OIG for any client
who tried to be placed on two programs?
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Breastfeeding
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STATE AGENCY
A. Breastfeeding Coordinator
The responsibility for coordination of Statewide WIC breastfeeding activities is vested within the Georgia Department of Public Health,
Nutrition Unit.
B. Breastfeeding Promotion, Education and Support Responsibilities
1. Develop, implement and evaluate the state breastfeeding promotion, education and support plan. Periodically monitor the local agencies progress through on-site visits and reports.
2. Develop and implement a plan for providing training and technical assistance for Competent Professional Authorities (CPAs), paraprofessional staff, and clerical staff at local clinics. Training and technical assistance provide CPAs with current information on the management of normal breastfeeding issues and special problems in lactation. It provides all staff with an understanding of the importance of promoting, and ways to promote, breastfeeding in a clinic setting.
3. Identify and develop resources and education materials for use by local agencies. Provide materials in languages other than English in areas where a substantial number of participants are non-English speaking.Slide174
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STATE AGENCY
Breastfeeding Promotion, Education and Support Responsibilities
4. Coordinate WIC breastfeeding promotion, education and support activities with related programs and professional groups such as hospitals, private medical organizations, the Cooperative Extension Service, professional organizations, advisory committees, La
Leche
League, and other breastfeeding support and advocacy groups, private lactation consultants, etc.
5. Develop and implement procedures to assure that encouragement to breastfeed is offered to all prenatal participants, unless medically contraindicated.
6. Perform and document evaluation of breastfeeding promotion, education and support activities for each local agency on an annual basis. The evaluations shall include an assessment of the participant's views concerning the effectiveness of the education they received.
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STATE AGENCY
Breastfeeding Promotion, Education and Support Responsibilities
7. Establish breastfeeding promotion, education and support standards that include, at a minimum, the following:
a. A policy that creates a positive clinic environment which endorses breastfeeding as the preferred method of infant feeding.
b. A requirement that each local agency designate a staff person to coordinate the breastfeeding promotion and support activities.
c. A requirement that each local agency incorporate task-appropriate breastfeeding promotion and support training into orientation programs for new staff involved in direct contact with WIC clients.
d. A plan to ensure that women have access to breastfeeding promotion, education, and support activities during the prenatal and postpartum periods.Slide176
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LOCAL AGENCY
A.
Breastfeeding Promotion, Education and Support Responsibilities
The Georgia WIC Program is committed to the implementation of the
Position Paper
for Breastfeeding Promotion and Support in the WIC Program
, developed by the National WIC Association (NWA) Breastfeeding Promotion Committee
(http://www.nwica.org/?q=advocacy/positionpapers)
.
The local agencies are encouraged to use the
Position Paper
in carrying out the following breastfeeding responsibilities:
1. Establish and maintain a positive clinic environment that clearly endorses and supports breastfeeding as the preferred method of infant feeding (NWA
Recommendation
#2,).Slide177
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PARTICIPANT
EDUCATION
A. Participant Education Requirements
2. All pregnant participants must be encouraged to breastfeed unless contraindicated for health reasons. As recommended in the
established reference materials, encouragement to breastfeed should continue throughout the prenatal period.
As stated in the Healthy People
2020
National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention objectives for breastfeeding,
3. As part of the prenatal breastfeeding education, the following information should be offered on WIC benefits for breastfeeding women:
b.
Exclusively breastfeeding women may receive WIC supplemental food benefits for up to twelve (12) months postpartum. Non-breastfeeding women and women classified as “Some Breastfeeding” are both receiving formula from the Georgia WIC Program that exceeds the maximum allowance for mostly breastfed (MBF) infants and thus are eligible for supplemental foods for only six (6) months postpartum.Slide178
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PARTICIPANT EDUCATION
A. Participant Education Requirements
6.
Breastfeeding women will need to receive four educational contacts during their one year certification. These
contacts must be provided by a nutritionist, registered dietitian, competent professional authority, other certified health professional
s
or
a
nutrition assistant who has been trained by the state or local agency. Peer Counselors can assist the instructor. When providing breastfeeding education contacts, the CPA
must
attempt to assess and solve the problem before automatically referring to the designated breastfeeding specialist or Peer Counselor.Slide179
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PARTICIPANT REFERRAL
A. Referrals
1. Prenatal or breastfeeding participants needing additional breastfeeding information, assistance or support should be referred to the appropriate person(s) designated through the local agency breastfeeding program.
The referral must be documented in the participant’s health record.
2. Referrals to and enrollment in other health services and programs must be documented in the participant's health record. A decision not to refer or a refusal by the participant must also be documented.
3. Local agencies are encouraged to identify and develop a list of breastfeeding resources for prenatal and breastfeeding women. This list may include hospital staff, physicians, local support groups (both informal and organized, such as La
Leche
League), public health staff with expertise in handling breastfeeding questions, sources for breast pumps, peer counselors, etc.
4. When risk: 602 (Breastfeeding Complications or Potential Complications) is used, documentation of the guidance provided must be in the participant’s health record. Slide180
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BREASTFEEDING MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
Breastfeeding Equipment and Supplies
2. Breast Pumps
Breast pumps are not a direct program benefit that state agencies are required to provide but rather are aids that may be offered to certain WIC participants to facilitate breastfeeding. The pumps
are to be offered free to
WIC participants
as a loan.
5. Equipment and Supplies Inventory
Local agencies must maintain an inventory of all breastfeeding equipment and supplies. It is recommended that the inventory be updated on a quarterly basis. During program reviews, districts will be required to provide an inventory list. A report of purchased breast pumps must be sent to the State WIC
Breastfeeding Coordinator by December 31
st
, March 31
st
,June 30
th
and September 30
th
of each year. Slide181
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DOCUMENTATION OF BREASTFEEDING RATES
A. Documentation of WIC Type
Breastfeeding women should be entered into the system in the following ways:
1.
Status Change from Prenatal (P) to Breastfeeding (B) During Subsequent Certification:
A prenatal woman gives birth and is being certified as breastfeeding, within six weeks postpartum.
2.
Assignment of Breastfeeding Status During Certification:
A woman was not on the program while she was pregnant but is being certified as a breastfeeding woman.
Note: A woman and her infant(s) can be certified as breastfeeding: (1) if the definition of breastfeeding is met, and (2) the mother/baby dyad food package must agree (“Mother/baby dyad” refers to the process of thinking of a mother and her infant as a unit or pair rather than two)
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DOCUMENTATION OF BREASTFEEDING RATES
B. Documentation of Weeks Breastfed
Participants/caregivers should be asked about weeks breastfed, using the following, or similar words: "How long have you breastfed this baby/child?" or "How long has this baby/child been breastfed?"
Also, refer to previous information documented in the medical record to improve consistency in data collected. Slide183
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Attachment BF-2
BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES
RECOMMENDED BY THE NUTRITION SERVICES UNIT
PAMPHLETS & TEAR SHEETS
Childbirth Graphics Ltd., P.O. Box 21207, Waco, TX 76702-1207
www.ChildbirthGraphics.com
20 Great Reasons to Breastfeed (English and Spanish)
Breastfeeding: Getting Started in 5 Easy Steps (English and Spanish)
Breastfeeding and Returning to Work
Helpful Hints on Breastfeeding (English and Spanish)
Positions for Breastfeeding
The Diaper Diary Tear Pad
How Long Should I Breastfeed My Baby? Tear Pad
BOOKS AND MANUALS
♦
Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession
, by Ruth Lawrence
, C.V. Mosby Co., St. Louis, MO,
2011 7th Edition
♦
Breastfeeding: A Parent’s Guide
,
9
th
Edition
, by Amy Spangler, Amy Spangler/Amy’s Babies, Atlanta, GA,
2010
; English & Spanish
♦
Breastfeeding: Keep It Simple,
3
rd
Edition
by Amy Spangler, Amy Spangler/Amy’s Babies, Atlanta, GA,
2012
; English & Spanish
♦
Breastfeeding & Human Lactation
, by Jan Riordan and Kathleen
Auerbach
Jones & Bartlett, Publishers, Boston, MA, 4
th
Edition, November,
2010
♦
The Breastfeeding Answer Book
, by La
Leche
League International
La
Leche
League
International, Franklin Park, IL,
2012
♦
Medications and Mothers’ Milk
, by Thomas Hale, Hale Publishing, Amarillo, TX,
15
th
Edition
,
2012
♦
Nursing Mother's Companion
, by Kathleen Huggins Harvard Common Press, Boston, MA,
6
th
Edition, 2010
♦
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
, La
Leche
League International, Franklin Park, IL,
8
th
Edition 2010
♦ Ten
Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
,
3
rd
Edition, 2011
by Karin
Cadwell
, Jones & Bartlett
♦
Breastfeeding A-Z: Terminology and Telephone Triage
,
2
nd
Edition, 2013
by Karin
Cadwell
, Jones & Bartlett
♦
Impact of Birthing Practices on breastfeeding: Protecting the Mother and Baby Continuum
,
2
nd
Edition, 2010
by Linda Smith
& Mary
Kroeger
, Jones & Bartlett
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Attachment BF-2
DVDs
♦
Managing Early Breastfeeding Challenges;
Injoy
Videos, 800-326-2082, Ext. 2, English
,
2011
♦
Breastfeeding: A Guide for Success;
2010, Northwest Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition; English & Spanish
TELEPHONE INFORMATION SERVICES FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Breastfeeding and Human Lactation Study Center
University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry,
Box 777, Rochester, New York, 14642
(585) 275-0088; www.bestfedbabies.org
Service Provided: Database to assist with questions about pharmaceutical drugs and breastfeeding. Provides bibliographies on breastfeeding and lactation
Charge: None, beyond cost of telephone call
The Lactation Program
4600 Hale Parkway
Suite 140
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-3016
Service Provided: Phone consultation with lactation consultants for difficult breastfeeding questions.
Charge: None, beyond cost of telephone callSlide185
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Attachment BF-4
Loaning Breast Pumps and Liability Issues
Participants may not be terminated or suspended for unreimbursed loss or damage to loaned pumps. While a financial penalty, if included in the original agreement, could be imposed on a participant for failure to return or damage to a pump, the Georgia WIC Program recommends that this approach not be taken. The resources required to recover the cost of the lost or damaged breast pump could easily exceed the value of the pump itself. Building a relationship of trust with WIC participants may minimize the risk of the participant not fulfilling the obligation to return the pump.
If the local agency provides breast pumps, the Georgia WIC Program may also be liable for injury to a WIC participant resulting from improper breast pump use, even when there is a signed release of liability. This is true whether pumps are given, sold, or loaned. All participants provided with breast pumps by the Georgia WIC Program must be instructed on safe pump use, including proper cleaning of pump and attachment kits and milk storage guidelines.
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Attachment BF-4
Medicaid Reimbursement
The cost of manual pump purchase and electric pump rentals are generally not covered as a separate benefit under the Medicaid Program. However, in Georgia, the state Medicaid Program;
in some cases, do cover the rental of an electric pump and the price of an attachment kit. Coverage is based on the mother's Medicaid eligibility and is limited by the period of time the mother is covered by Medicaid in the postpartum period. In addition, coverage is provided for those cases in which the mother and infant are separated by hospitalization, i.e., premature birth.
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Attachment BF-5
Assignment of Priority to Breastfeeding Dyad
A. When a breastfeeding infant is certified for, and enrolled in the Georgia WIC Program prior to its mother being subsequently certified, the infant may be assigned one of the following priorities:
2. If the infant has only nutritional risk factor 701 (Infant of a WIC Mother or Mother with Nutritional Risk During Pregnancy), assign a
Priority II
. It may be helpful to “flag” the infant’s name/record through an internal tracking system (tickler card, computer, voucher register, etc.) to alert staff to the need to re-evaluate the infant’s priority at the mother’s postpartum certification.
Also, if a mother was on WIC during her prenatal period, assess her risk factors. For example; if risk 111 (Overweight) was used and the mother is <6 months Postpartum; than assign a Priority 1.
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Attachment BF-7
Estimating Formula Needs
Feeding Type
Amount of Powder Formula to Issue
Daily Formula Intake
Weekly Formula Intake
Monthly Amount
Needed
MBF
1 can
3 oz
14 – 20 oz
60
- 90 oz
MBF
2 cans
6 oz
21
– 41 oz
91
- 180 oz
MBF
3 cans
9 oz
42
– 62 oz
181
- 270 oz
MBF
4 cans
12 oz
63
– 83 oz
271
- 360 oz
MBF
5 cans
16 oz
84
– 104 oz
361
- 450 oz
SBF
6 cans
18 oz
105 – 125 oz
451 – 540 oz
SBF
7 cans
21 oz
126 – 146 oz
541 – 630 ozSlide189
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Breastfeeding BF-1 & 2
Pending USDA final review and approval
Definitions
Exclusively Breastfed (EBF) Infant
: An infant who is being fed
breastmilk
and
mother that is exclusively breastfeeding and
receives
no
formula (infant formula, exempt infant formula, or medical foods) from the Georgia WIC Program.
Exclusively Breastfeeding Infant includes the breastfed infant that has not been released from the hospital. Reference the “Mother/baby breastfeeding dyad” in the Food Package Section for more information. (Section III Infant part D Matching Mother/Baby Packages)
Mostly Breastfed (MBF) Infant
: An infant being fed
breastmilk
and
mother is mostly breastfeeding, receive
from the Georgia WIC Program formula in amounts that do not exceed the maximum allowances for mostly breastfed infants which is approximately half (50%) of the formula allowance for fully formula fed (FFF) infants.
Some Breastfed (SBF) Infant
:
An infant being fed
breastmilk
from his/her some breastfeeding mother on an average of one (1) time per day and is accepting formula from the Georgia WIC Program that exceeds the maximum amount of formula allowed for mostly breastfed (MBF) infants.
Fully Formula Fed (FFF) Infant
: An infant
not receiving
breastmilk
from his/her mother
and receiving
formula
from the Georgia WIC Program in amounts that exceed the maximum allowances for mostly breastfed (MBF) infants.
Some Breastfeeding Woman
: A woman up to twelve (12) months postpartum who is providing
breastmilk
to her infant on average at least one (1) time per day and is accepting for her infant formula that exceeds the maximum amount of formula allowed for mostly breastfed (MBF) infants. Her infant is classified as a
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Emergency Plan
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Emergency Plan: EP - 11Food Vouchers and TADs
1. Obtain a supply of blank voucher paper stock for the Georgia WIC Program remote printing.
2. Obtain a supply of blank and manual food vouchers for issuance.
3. Print and ship pre-printed food vouchers to the emergency area. 4. Obtain a supply of both blank and pre-numbered TADs specific to the county or clinic.
5.
Enter all manual vouchers and TAD information in the computer as soon as the emergency is over.
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Emergency Plan: EP - 15REPLACING LOST VOUCHERS
3. Call the CSC Help Desk to determine which lost vouchers have been cashed and processed by the bank
a. Listed below is the information that staff will need to provide to CSC:Voucher numbersParticipant ID number
Name of participantClinic, County and District numberName of staff member requesting the information b. Phone number is
1-800-786-7909
c. Hours of operation are from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST)
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Emergency Plan: EP - 19TIPS FOR OPERATING A MANUAL SYSTEM
A. Verify the Manual Voucher
beginning number
daily to ensure that you start with the correct batch. (Remember that there are now
eleven (11) sets of vouchers)
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