Prenatal Care. The Contractor is responsible for arranging for the provision of comprehensive Prenatal Care Services to all pregnant Enrollees including all services enumerated in Subdivision 1, Section 2522 of the Public Health Law in accordance with 10 NYCRR Part 85.40 (Prenatal Care Assistance Program).
Prenatal Care. 2.7.5.2.1 The CONTRACTOR shall provide or arrange for the provision of medically necessary prenatal care to members beginning on the date of their enrollment in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO. This requirement includes pregnant women who are presumptively eligible for TennCare, enrollees who become pregnant, as well as enrollees who are pregnant on the effective date of enrollment in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO. The requirement to provide or arrange for the provision of medically necessary prenatal care shall include assistance in making a timely appointment for a woman who is presumptively eligible and shall be provided as soon as the CONTRACTOR becomes aware of the enrollment. For a woman in her second or third trimester, the appointment shall occur as required in Section 2.11.4.
Prenatal Care. 3.4.6.6.1 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 Contractor’s program shall include participation and coordination with Smart Start.
Prenatal Care. Contractor shall cover and ensure the provision of all Medically Necessary services for pregnant women. Contractor shall ensure that the most current standards or guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) are utilized to provide, at a minimum, quality perinatal services.
Prenatal Care. Regular prenatal care has been shown to improve the health of women and their babies. Each week, one midwife from your team will be in the office to provide the appointments for the team’s clients. This will ensure that appointments are available with some flexibility for you and that clinic is not cancelled due to births. We expect to see all clients once a month until the 28th week of pregnancy, every second week until the 36th week, and once a week thereafter until the baby is born. During your prenatal visits you will have the opportunity to learn about the changes your body goes through as the pregnancy progresses. Our care includes monitoring your blood pressure, the growth of the baby, the baby’s heart rate and position, urinalysis, assessment of your general health and that of the baby. We order routine tests including genetic screening, ultrasound and bloodwork, as required. If you developed any complications in previous pregnancies, we request that you obtain records of your birth from the midwife or physician who provided your care. If you develop any complications during your current pregnancy, we will refer you to the appropriate specialist for a consultation and in some cases care will be transferred to the specialist. Your family and friends are welcome to attend clinic with you. If you are planning to have your children at the birth, we suggest that you bring them to meet us. When a homebirth is planned, the midwives will visit your home to become familiar with the location. Our care in labour includes telephone support in early labour and continuous support during active labour. Two midwives will be present for the birth and immediate postpartum. Midwives monitor the progress of labour, conduct the delivery of the baby and provide immediate postpartum care for the mom and newborn, including suturing if necessary and a newborn exam. If complications develop in labour or during the birth, your midwife will consult and/or transfer care to the appropriate specialist as indicated. We also provide help with breastfeeding, give emotional support and give information and guidance to the woman and her support people. In situations where birth plans change in labour, we continue to provide you with information about your options and give support to help you make decisions.
Prenatal Care. The Contractor agrees to provide or arrange for comprehensive prenatal care services to be provided in accordance with standards and guidelines established by the Commissioner of Health pursuant to Section 365-k of the Social Services Law.
Prenatal Care. The Health Plan shall:
(1) Require a pregnancy test and a nursing assessment with referrals to a physician, PA or ARNP for comprehensive evaluation;
(2) Require case management through the gestational period according to the needs of the enrollee;
(3) Require any necessary referrals and follow-up;
(4) Schedule return prenatal visits at least every four (4) weeks until week thirty-two (32), every two (2) weeks until week thirty-six (36), and every week thereafter until delivery, unless the enrollee’s condition requires more frequent visits;
(5) Contact those enrollees who fail to keep their prenatal appointments as soon as possible, and arrange for their continued prenatal care;
(6) Assist enrollees in making delivery arrangements, if necessary; and
(7) Ensure that all providers screen all pregnant enrollees for tobacco use and make certain that the providers make available to pregnant enrollees smoking cessation counseling and appropriate treatment as needed.
Prenatal Care. 2.7.4.2.1 The CONTRACTOR shall provide or arrange for the provision of medically necessary prenatal care to members beginning on the date of their enrollment in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO. This requirement includes pregnant women who are presumptively eligible for TennCare, enrollees who become pregnant, as well as
Prenatal Care. The PSN shall:
i. Require a pregnancy test and a nursing assessment with referrals to a physician, PA or ARNP for comprehensive evaluation;
ii. Require Case Management through the gestational period according to the needs of the Enrollee;
iii. Require any necessary referrals and follow-up;
iv. Schedule return prenatal visits at least every four (4) weeks until the thirty-second (32nd) week, every two (2) weeks until the thirty-sixth (36th) week, and every week thereafter until delivery, unless the Enrollee’s condition requires more frequent visits;
v. Contact those Enrollees who fail to keep their prenatal appointments as soon as possible, and arrange for their continued prenatal care;
vi. Assist Enrollees in making delivery arrangements, if necessary; and
vii. Ensure that all Providers screen all pregnant Enrollees for tobacco use and make certain that the Providers make available to the pregnant Enrollees smoking cessation counseling and appropriate treatment as needed.
Prenatal Care. While it is important to maintain the confidence already built in the mothers should attend ANC at the health facilities rather than at the Both CHWs and TBAs should be used to intensify education of mothers on the benefits of prenatal care.
