Res 2013-159/Approving a funding contract for WIC program

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O. Review the immunization records of WIC Program applicants /participants to ensure that immunizations are current. Make appropriate referrals to health care providers for necessary immunizations. P. Offer services during extended hours of operation outside the traditional times of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, according to the Contractor's Annual Plan of Operations as approved by DSHS and incorporated by reference in this Program Attachment. Q. Implement or expand Contractor's Breastfeeding Peer Counseling program to provide training and salary of peer counselors who assist pregnant and breastfeeding WIC participants in normal breastfeeding situations. Funding for this activity will be contingent on availability and written approval by DSHS. R. Implement special projects according to DSHS- approved plan related to nutrition education, outreach or breastfeeding if project is requested by Contractor and approved by DSHS. Funding for special projects is contingent upon availability and approval in writing by DSHS of the Contractor's plan for the special project. S. Implement lactation services for WIC participants who have breastfeeding problems that are beyond the expertise of Contractor's local WIC staff and /or peer counselors using International Board Certified Lactation Consultants or the most qualified equivalent. Lactation services may also include Contractor's Local WIC Agency staff training and the provision of lactation equipment. DSHS will provide written approval of Contractor's plan to use lactation funding. Contractor's plan shall include qualifications of any non -board certified lactation consultant, which is included in the proposal. T. Ensure adequate staff coverage and uninterrupted delivery of WIC services if any member of Contractor's staff is approved in writing by DSHS to participate in the DSHS Dietetic Internship program. This internship will consist of no less than 1200 hours of supervised learning experiences in a variety of nutrition - related facilities and will prepare Contractor's selected staff member to better meet the needs of WIC participants. U. Stock DSHS - provided manual pumps, single -user electric breast pumps and multi -user electric breast pumps, collection kits, and purchase additional sized flanges. Distribute the appropriate pumps, kits, and/or additional sized flanges to eligible WIC participants. During the term of this Program Attachment, DSHS reserves the right to withhold payment if Contractor fails to accurately complete and submit breast pump receiving reports within three (3) business days of receiving a DSHS breast pump delivery. V. Implement or expand Contractor's use of a Registered Dietitian (RD) who is registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration to provide for Contractor that includes, but not limited to: assistance with quality assurance, staff training, assistance with the Annual Nutrition Education and Breastfeeding plan, individual counseling for high -risk participants, and facilitated discussion classes. PROGRAM ATTACHMENT — Page 3