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California WIC Bloodwork Policy 2013

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REVIEW 1Bloodwork basics: women

Test results expire when there is a change of category from:

Pregnant to breastfeeding or pregnant to non-breastfeeding

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REVIEW 2Bloodwork basics: women

The results for pregnant women must be dated during pregnancy

The results for non-breastfeeding or breastfeeding women must be

completed after pregnancy

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REVIEW 3Bloodwork basics: infant

An infant 9 months of age and older shall

have a test for anemia

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REVIEW 4Bloodwork basics: children

A child over 12 months of age with a normal

result requires a repeat every 12 months

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REVIEW 5Bloodwork basics: children

A below normal result requires a repeat every 6 months, until normal result is documented

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NEW requirement! Request blood early

Request bloodwork 2 - 3 months before

the bloodwork is required or expired

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NEW requirement! Refer to health care

When requesting bloodwork,offer to refer participant to health care if they do not have a medical provider.

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Give a referral form for the next SCHEDULED

appointment

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Questions?

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Two other ways to acquire blood

Use of a Maximo PRONTO device for Hemoglobin

Use of a Hemacue device for Hematocrit

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plus one way you cannot!

NEVER enter bloodwork data taken verbally from a

participant

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How to determine when bloodwork is due

LOOK AT THE CAT/EDD H&H

FIELD!!!

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The easy way !

Test Result

Month/year Test

Date

04/12 11 07/11 13

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For example

When is blood due for these children? When are you required to request it?

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What are the due dates for these children?

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Questions?

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NEW requirement! Missing blood = lab holds

Place ‘lab” holds at all appointments and follow up with the participant,

until bloodwork is in ISIS.

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NEW requirement! Missing blood = FI restrictions

If required blood is missing or expired:

Single-issue food instruments

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NEW requirement! Missing blood = FI restrictions Food instruments shall not be

double issued, triple issued,

or mailed.

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Questions?