Missouri WISEWOMAN Program ManualWISEWOMAN Glossary Of Terms Print Glossary A ALERT Value—a screening result that is abnormal and requires tracking by the provider and/or SMHW/WISEWOMAN RPCs to assure appropriate follow-up care is documentedA1C Test—Glycosylated hemoglobin, known as hemoglobin A1C or HbA1C/A1C, is a test that measures the average plasma glucose concentration over 6-12 weeks to assess how diabetes is being controlled B Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCEDP)—State/Tribal-level program is federal funded through the CDC resulting from the Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-354) legislated in 1995. The WISEWOMAN program was a legislative supplement to the Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act, in 1993 through legislation. WISEWOMAN originally began as a demonstration project and then as a program in 1995.Body Mass Index (BMI)—measurement of body mass that is correlated with skinfold thickness and body density C Cardiovascular—pertaining to the heart and blood vesselsCholesterol—waxy, fat-like substance present in every cell in the body and in many foodsCommunity Health Workers (CHW)—members of a community who are chosen by community members or organizations to provide basic health care to their communityControl of Hypertension—managing hypertension to maintain blood pressure readings of <130 mmHg systolic and <90 mmHg diastolicCurrent Procedural Terminology (CPT)—numeric coding system maintained by the American Medical Association (AMA), consisting of descriptive terms and identifying codes that are used primarily to identify medical services and procedures D Diabetes Mellitus—chronic syndrome of impaired carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism, due to insufficient secretion of insulin or to target tissue insulin resistanceDiabetes Prevention Program (DPP)—12 month program to prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes for people at an increased risk of developing the conditionDiagnostic Services—services rendered to a client who needs follow up after a screening visit that resulted in an abnormal finding E Eating Smart-Being Active (ESBA)—research-based nutrition, food safety and food resource management education curriculum for low-income adults developed at Colorado State University and University of California at Davis F Fasting—abstaining from all food and drinkFederal Poverty Level (FPL)—measure of income determined annually by the U.S. Census Bureau based on the last calendar year’s increase in prices as measured by the Consumer Price IndexFollow-Up Visit—scheduled repeat visit with a client to reevaluate a condition that was noted at the screening visit as an abnormal or ALERT value H Health Education—any combination of learning experiences designed to facilitate voluntary adaptations of behavior conducive to healthHealth Promotion—activities directed toward developing the resources of clients that maintain or enhance well-beingHypertension—persistently high arterial blood pressureHypertension Control—managing hypertension to blood pressure readings of <130 systolic and <80 diastolic mmHg L Lipid Panel—group of blood tests that determines risk of coronary heart disease; includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglyceridesLost to Follow-Up—participant who did not attend her scheduled workup within 3 months after a screening visit and could not be reached to reschedule another appointment M Medical Professional/Clinician—physician, physician’s assistant, certified nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife or registered nurseMillion Hearts—national campaign formed to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes by 2017Minimum Data Element (MDE)—clinical data items submitted to CDC twice a yearMissouri Health Strategic Architectures and Information Cooperative (MOHSAIC)— online data system used to collect and manage client service records for the SMHW and WISEWOMAN programsMissouri Council for Activity and Nutrition (MOCAN)—coalition comprised of representatives from statewide and local agencies, institutions, organizations, other coalitions and individuals who work together to advance the goals and objectives of the statewide planMotivational Interviewing (MI)—counseling/conversation style that helps clients increase motivation and confidence to make behavior changes N Normal Blood Pressure—systolic blood pressure ≤120 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure ≤80 mmHgNurse Practitioner—nurse who is licensed as a registered nurse (RN), has taken additional highly specialized training and is nationally certified and recognized by the Missouri State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Nurse practitioners must have written collaborative agreements with a physician and take on additional duties in diagnosis and treatment of patients, and in many states, they may write prescriptions. O Obese—having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above P Pre-Hypertension—systolic blood pressure 120-129 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure <80 mmHg Q Quality Assurance (QA)—overall process of assessing and maintaining the highest possible quality in the acquisition and interpretation of results R Regional Program Coordinator (RPC)—SMHW/WISEWOMAN staff persons located in several regions of the state who assist with referrals for diagnosis and treatment and provide service coordination/case management services for women enrolled in SMHW/WISEWOMANRisk Factors—aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environment exposure, or inherited characteristic which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with a health related condition considered important to prevent S Screening Guidelines—screening requirements for WISEWOMAN for reimbursementShow Me Healthy Women (SMHW)—functional entity created within the Missouri DHSS/Division of Community and Public Health/Section for Women’s Health, to implement and manage all components of the NBCCEDP grantStage 1 Hypertension—systolic blood pressure 130-139 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure 80-89 mmHgStage 2 Hypertension—systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥100 mmHgStatewide Advantage for Missouri (SAM II)—system for reimbursing providers U Uncontrolled Hypertension—cases where treatment for hypertension has not achieved these target blood pressures.University of Missouri Extension (UME)—Part of the national land-grant university and Cooperative Extension System, and brings research-based knowledge and information to people in their homes, workplaces and communities to improve the lives of Missourians Table of Contents Introduction Purpose and Program Overview WISEWOMAN Focus Areas WISEWOMAN Provider Contracts Eligibility and Enrollment Provider Map and Regional Program Coordinators Transportation Services Integrated Office Visit Policy For NBCCEDP And WISEWOMAN Clinical Screening Services Risk Reduction Counseling WISEWOMAN Annual Visit/Rescreen Diagnostic and Blood Pressure Medical Follow-up Services Health Coaching Healthy Behavior Support Services Reimbursement Data Entry/MOHSAIC Claim Forms Quality Assurance Other WISEWOMAN Resources WISEWOMAN Program Forms WISEWOMAN Glossary Of Terms Abbreviations and Acronyms On this page Book traversal links for 4061 ‹ WISEWOMAN Program Forms Up Abbreviations and Acronyms ›
