Wic procedure manual

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This handbook provides basic information on the process and procedures for the Missouri WIC program as referred in policies. In many programs, pressing and holding "Ctrl" and then pressing "F" will bring up the search dialog for a PDF document, or you can select the search tool from a menu. After typing your text, the program will search for your term and display the results. Anthropometric - This section provides guidance on anthropometric equipment purchases as well as the procedures on how to obtain and record accurate anthropometric data reflective of the participant's category.

Biochemical - This section provides guidance on biochemical criteria, such as hemoglobin testing, to screen for iron deficiency anemia. This screening, along with other medical risk criteria, is used to determine nutrition risk eligibility for the WIC program. Nutrition Assessment - This section provides guidance on the process of obtaining and evaluating information about a participant's nutrition status in order to provide the most appropriate individualized WIC services.

It can also be used to plan for continued WIC operations during emergencies or other situations of distress. The information is designed to assist Headquarters and Regional Office staff, as well as WIC state and local agency staff, in their development of an executable WIC disaster plan. Allocating Leave Time in the Online Invoicing System - USDA Food and Nutrition Services FNS provided further clarification to code staff leave expenses to a direct cost category program management, breastfeeding support, client services, and nutrition services in the same manner that each local agency staff wages are assigned.

Guide to Separation of Duties Report - The purpose of the Separation of Duties report is to ensure separation of duties is occurring at the local agency to avoid conflict of interest and to safeguard against fraud. The Separation of Duties report can be used as a tool to complete the required review. As the Separation of Duties report is run, it is designed to automatically pull all nonbreastfeeding infant certification records and a 20 percent random sampling of the remaining certification records for the days during which only 1 WIC staff person performed all eligibility and certification functions.

Forms, Policies, and Procedures. Forms Online Applications. Administrative Forms. Available in the warehouse. Use Administrative Forms and Resources to order. Backup Forms. Financial Eligibility. Adjunctive Financial Eligibility. Income Eligibility. Proof of Income. Gross Income. Income Exclusions. Military Proof of Financial Eligibility. Nutrition Eligibility - Overview.

Determine Nutrition Risk - Anthropometric. Determine Nutrition Risk - Hematological. Determine Nutrition Risk — Dietary. Determine Nutrition Risk - Other Nutr. Coordination of Services and Referral Systems. Medicaid and Social Services Referrals.

Drug and Substance Abuse Referrals. Blood Lead Referrals. Breastfeeding Referrals. Subsequent Certifications. Infant Healthcare Confirmation. In-State Transfers. Nutrition Education Overview. Nutrition Education Materials. Nutrition Education Contacts. Nutrition Education Contact - Initial.

Nutrition Education Methods. Nutrition Education - Individual Counseling. Nutrition Education - Group. Nutrition Education - Web Based. Nutrition Staffing Levels. Exit Counseling Session for Women. Mid-Certification Assessment -Children. Breastfeeding Personnel Guide. Local Agency Breastfeeding Coordinator. Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Qualifications. Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Responsibilities.

Breast Feeding Contact Guidelines. Breastfeeding Education. Breastfeeding Supplies. Manual Breast Pump. Personal Use Electric Breast Pump. Multi-User Electric Breast Pump. Breastfeeding Breast Shells. Breastfeeding Breast Pads. Breastfeeding Nipple Shields. Breastfeeding Contraindications. Allowable Foods. Allowable Food Selection Criteria.

Food Packages. Prescribing the Food Package. Maximum Food Allowed. Food Package IV Child. Food Package VI- Postpartum. Tailoring Food Packages. Convenience Food Package. Calcium Fortified Juice. Soy Milk Substitution.

Changing a Food Package. Contract Infant Formula. Returned Formula and Nutritionals. Special Formula Ordering. Medicaid Verification Over the Maximum of Formula. Approved Formulas. Food Benefits Issuance. Food Benefit Issuance without Physical Presence.

Prorating of Food Prescriptions. Voiding Food Benefits. Replacing eWIC Cards. Participant Rights and Responsibilities. Confidentiality and Release of Information.

Complaints and Civil Rights Procedures. Fair Hearings. Caseload Assignment and Funding Allocations. Interruption of Benefits. Waiting Lists. Funding Principles. Fiscal Year Conversion.