10 Colo. Code Regs. § 2505-10-8.567
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 16, August 25, 2024
Section 10 CCR 2505-10-8.567 - CERTIFIED HEALTH AGENCY/PHYSICIAN RELATIONSHIPA. Obstetrical services require referral from the Medicaid Primary Care (PCP) or "Lock-In" physician. The certified agency will contact the PCP to obtain the appropriate referral for obstetrical services.B. EPSDT medical screenings require referral from the Medicaid Primary Care (PCP) or "Lock-In" physician. The certified agency will contact the PCP to obtain the appropriate referral for EPSDT Medical screening services.C. Medical support and approval for the policies and procedures of the local certified health agency's Well Child Clinics and Prenatal Clinics may be provided by the agency health officer, medical director or other physician (pediatrician, family practitioner or obstetrician) agreed upon by the public health nursing staff and their health officer. A physician must sign and annually review the agency's emergency procedures for reactions to biologicals.D. The certified health agency shall assure that a physician is available during agency hours by direct means of communication for assistance in emergencies and for consultation and referral if medical diagnosis and/or treatment is needed. This requirement may be satisfied by agreements with one or more physicians. Whenever possible, the certified health clinic practitioner will interact with the client's primary care physician when medical consultation is needed and will provide the primary care physician a copy of each EPSDT medical screening and obstetrical service record.