New Jersey Department of Children and Families Policy Manual
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Manual: |
CP&P |
Child Protection and Permanency |
Effective Date: |
Volume: |
V |
Health Services |
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Chapter: |
A |
Health Services |
4-23-2012 |
Subchapter: |
1 |
Health Services |
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Issuance: |
1200 |
Comprehensive Health Evaluations for Children (CHEC) |
Definitions 11-15-2004
Terms used throughout CP&P-V-A-1-1200 have the following meanings:
• “Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT)” Medicaid's comprehensive and preventive child health services for individuals under the age of 21.
• “Final Evaluation Report” A comprehensive written summary of the child's available health history; physical, developmental, and mental health findings; interpretation of diagnostic testing; and plan of care including referrals and treatment recommendations. The final evaluation report is completed by the health service provider.
• “Health Care Coordinator” A nursing professional with a minimum credential of licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of two years pediatric experience.
Policy 11-15-2004
A community-based network of health service providers has been organized by the NJ Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P), and Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS). The community-based network consists of health service providers and Regional Diagnostic and Treatment Centers (RDTC). See CP&P-II-C-2-600. The identified health service providers and RDTCs are qualified to provide comprehensive, coordinated health services in a timely, flexible, and culturally sensitive manner.
The focus of CHEC is to deliver comprehensive health evaluation services to children within 30 days of initial out-of-home placement.
Scope of Services 11-15-2004
Health service providers and RDTCs’ provide the services listed below. All of the services are provided at one facility and are generally completed in one day. CHEC services include:
• EPSDT Services;
- comprehensive health and developmental history
- developmental assessment
- physical examination (vision and hearing screening, dental inspection, and nutritional assessment)
- immunizations
- blood lead testing
- laboratory and other diagnostic testing
- health education and guidance to caregivers and children
- referrals for follow-up treatment
- referrals to the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) for children under five years of age and pregnant or lactating women
• pregnancy care, sexually-transmitted disease screening, and routine gynecologic and urologic care;
• substance use disorder screening;
• mental health screening;
• neuro-developmental assessment;
• post-assessment case conference;
• preliminary report (to be completed on the day of the CHEC visit);
• final evaluation report (to be completed within 14 days of the CHEC visit and forwarded to the caregiver, CP&P Worker, Medicaid HMO, and other involved health care providers).
Children presenting for these services -- are accompanied by one of the following:
• Caregiver;
• CP&P Worker;
• CP&P Case Aide;
Procedure for CHEC 4-23-2012
RESPONSIBILITY |
ACTION REQUIRED |
Caregiver/ Worker |
1. Schedule appointment with a designated CHEC provider for child to be seen within 30 days of initial placement.
Note: Information regarding designated CHEC sites in participating counties can be obtained by calling the Office of Child and Family Health at 609-888-7110.
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Health Service Provider
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2. Schedule appointment within 10 working days of request.
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3. Gather initial medical documentation from previous provider, school, pre-placement examination, and Worker to initiate medical record.
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4. Provide CHEC services.
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5. Complete the examination form.
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6. Provide the Worker and Caregiver with a preliminary report on the day of the CHEC visit.
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7. Prepare final evaluation report including plans of care within 14 days.
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Health Care Coordinator (HCC)
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8. Provide ongoing follow-up to ensure linkage to necessary primary and specialty services.
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