Well Child/EPSDT

AFMC’s Well Child Project works to increase preventive health care visits for children, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other national guidelines. Regular visits to primary care physicians are a critical component of pediatric care and can correct problems that could seriously affect early learning and development. Providers can help increase preventive care by offering ongoing education and encouraging regularly scheduled visits.

The project's quality indicators are:

• At least six well child visits in the first 15 months of life
• Administration and documentation of immunizations in accordance with national recommendations
• Completion of EPSDT medical screening components according to age-specific schedule

Specific improvement methods include:

• Placing immunization records on the front of patient charts
• Establishing office processes to send reminders to parents when well child visits are due
• Using appropriate billing forms and codes for EPSDT and preventive services to maximize reimbursement
• Performing well child assessments and procedures when patients present for minor care

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