Referrals MI-WIC Policy 6.02 1 Another benefit of the WIC - PDF document

WIC Referrals 7/10/2020 Referrals… MI-WIC Policy 6.02 1 Another benefit of the WIC Program!! Introduce client to other community resources. USDA Requirements 2 CPA Training 1

WIC Referrals 7/10/2020 What programs are you aware of in your community? Infant or Child Car Seats BF Peer Counselor Lead Child Care Maternity clothes Dental/Fluoride Meal Planning/Budgeting Doctor Mental Health Education and Special Needs MIHP Emergency Food Pantry Parenting Classes Health Insurance/Medicaid Registered Dietitian Immunizations SNAP/Food Stamps 3 Medicaid Health Insurance Must make information available to: • Uninsured • Under-insured • Potentially Medicaid eligible 4 CPA Training 2

WIC Referrals 7/10/2020 What is MIHP? Maternal Infant Health Program Nurse, S ocial work team supporting mothers during pregnancy and up to one year post partum Agreed that WIC would send copies of Certification Information report for Pregnant Women to MIHP Outreach for follow up and referral to applicable MCH programs (MI- WIC Policy 6.05) 5 Protective Services 855-444-3911 6 CPA Training 3

WIC Referrals 7/10/2020 Referrals Family and Individual Advise clients of the types of health & community services available and how to access Bolded are suggestions What is available in your community? 7 What does “ Disc, Ref, Cur” … mean? Disc = CP A discussed referral with client, but client did not accept referral Ref = A referral was made for the client by selecting a R eferral/ Community R esource Cur = Client is Currently participating in program CPA Training 4

WIC Referrals 7/10/2020 Making A Referral Double-click on the desired Referral Category to see the Dialog box 9 R eferrals Documentation  Document all referrals that you make  Print Docs - Referral Letter  May offer an agencies flyer/brochure for additional info 10 CPA Training 5

WIC Referrals 7/10/2020 Resource by Category Pop-up 11 Need Specific Information About a Referral Source?  ADMIN Module => Agency/ Clinic S etup 12 CPA Training 6

WIC Referrals 7/10/2020 Update information  ADMIN Module  Agency/ Clinic S etup 13 Need Access?  Ask your WIC Coordinator for the LA-CP A role in the ADMIN Module  Gives “ Read-only” access to select screens in the ADMIN Module 14 CPA Training 7

WIC Referrals 7/10/2020 S ubstance Abuse Prevention WIC’s role in preventing substance abuse is to provide client’s with information, referrals & coordination of services.  Increase access to information about the dangers of substance use while pregnant or parenting.  Provide referrals for further assessment. http:/ / www.nal.usda.gov/ wicworks/ Topics/ R esourceManual.pdf 15 Substance Abuse Treatment Information  Required at initial certification for each client  Provide list of local area S ubstance abuse referral/ treatment centers  Do not document on Referral checklist, ok to note 16 CPA Training 8

WIC Referrals 7/10/2020 Resources and Opportunities  Promotion and R etention Work Group  Contact: Whitney Jackson JacksonW6@ Michigan.gov (517) 335-9535  Building Bridges (with Hospitals)  Contact: Marj i Cyrul CyrulM@ Michigan.gov 17 CPA Training 9