1996-135-RES WHEREAS, STATE OF TEXAS IS A FUNDING PARTNER WITH THE COUNTY OF LAMAR AND COP

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2. CLIENT FOLLOW-UP A systematic approach for ensuring the timely d~!ivery of diagnosis/treannent services for clients with abnormalities identified during an EPSDT medical screen. "Timely" means as soon as possible, not to exceed 120 days from the date of the medical screen. Follow- up activities include: . A system developed in coordination with TDH to identify clients with screening abnormalities requiring follow-up diagnosis and/or treaonem. . Contacting clients with identified screening abnormalities to encourage them to follow through with the recommended plan of care and to offer assistance with scheduling and transportation to complete referrals. See "Support Services"; . Providing needed assistance with scheduling and transportation when clients request help; . Devising and implementing in coordination with TDH, a tracking system to determine the number of clients who received diagnosis and treaonent for screening abnormalities with and without the provision of support services: . Ensuring client freedom of choice of provider; and . Responding to providers' request for assistance with needed client follow- up. . Plan for follow-up activities evaluation; and . Plan for corrective action. Documentation for follow-up activities must include the following information on each client: . Name Date of birth Medicaid client number Address, city, state, ZIP code, and telephone number Date of screening Documentation of problem(s) identified Date(s) and method(s) of client contact(s) concerning follow-up diagnosis and treatment services. Notation of assistance with transportation and/or scheduling Appointment date for the needed service " . . ! . . . . . ....,.