WIC Meeting 11/16/2023

What is the full name of the WIC program?

• Women, Infants, and Children

• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

• Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

Is WIC an entitlement program?

• Yes

• No

• What's an entitlement program?

Eligibility is limited to families with incomes up to ___% of the federal poverty level.

• 185%

• 140%

• 125%

Scope of Practice #1: HPs are able to diagnose a participant.

• Yes

• No

Scope of Practice #2: At WIC, a DTR or RN is able to provide diet guidance to someone with a disease/disorder without being overseen by a Registered Dietitian.

• Yes

• No

Scope of Practice #3: Breastfeeding Peer Helpers can give specific advice on how to correct a baby's latch issue and provide a latch consult.

• Yes, if they are knowledgeable

• Only if they are an IBCLC

A Clerk is able to give diet advice if a client asks them.

• Yes, if they feel they know the answer

• No, it is not in their scope of practice

What hours do you feel most productive at work?

• 8:00am - 10:00am

• 10:00am - 12:00pm

• 12:00pm - 2:00pm

• 2:00pm-4:00pm

HPs are able to get a verbal update (over the phone) from a doctor to update an Rx form with wrong or missing information.

• Yes, if they add the new information, along with the date, and name of the person they spoke with.

• Yes

• No, they must always request an entire new script.

If an Rx form is incomplete and the HP had a failed attempt at speaking with the doctor's office, one month of the formula can be issued.

• Yes

• No