Prenatal Care Program Sample Clauses

Prenatal Care Program. The CONTRACTOR shall operate a proactive prenatal care program to promote early initiation and appropriate frequency of prenatal care consistent with the standards of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The program shall include at least the following: (A) educational outreach to all Members of child-bearing ages; (B) prompt and easy access to obstetrical care, including providing an office visit with a practitioner within three (3) weeks of having a positive pregnancy test (laboratory or home) unless earlier care is clinically indicated; (C) risk assessment of all pregnant Members to identify high risk cases for special management; (D) counseling which strongly advises voluntary testing for HIV; (E) case management services to address the special needs of Members who have a high risk pregnancy, especially if risk is due to psychosocial factors such as substance abuse or teen pregnancy; (F) screening for determination of need of a post-partum home visit; and (G) coordination with other services in support of good prenatal care, including transportation and other community services and referral to an agency that dispenses free or reduced price baby car seats. “Private Duty Nursing Services” include activities, procedures, and treatment for a physical condition, physical illness, or chronic disability. Services include medication management, administration and teaching; aspiration precautions; feeding tube management; gastrostomy and jejunostomy; skin care; weight management; urinary catheter management; bowel and bladder care; wound care; health education; health screening; infection control; environment management for safety; nutrition management; oxygen management; seizure management and precautions; anxiety reduction; staff supervision; and behavior and self-care assistance. This is a 1915(c) waiver service.