Peach State Provider Office Manual - Peach State Health Plan ...

BLOOD LEAD SCREENINGPhysicians are required to perform a blood lead screening test on all 12 and 24 month old HealthCheck eligible children, (regardless of zip code or exposure to lead) as stated in the GeorgiaMedicaid Policies and Procedures Manual. Eligible children between 24 months and 72 months ofage should receive a blood lead screening test if there is no record of a previous test. PCPsshould refer to PSHP case management services any Health Check member with a positiveblood lead test equal to or greater than ten (10) micrograms per deciliter.DOMESTIC VIOLENCEPeach State’s members may include individuals at risk for becoming victims of domestic violence.Thus, it is especially important that providers are vigilant in identifying these members. MemberServices can help members identify resources to protect them from further domestic violence.For Georgia residents, you may refer victims of domestic violence to the Georgia DomesticViolence Network hotline, at 1-800-33-HAVEN (334-2836) for information about local domesticviolence programs and shelters within the state of Georgia.Providers should report all suspected domestic violence as described. State law requiresreporting by any person if he or she has “reasonable cause to believe that a child hasbeen subjected to child abuse or acts of child abuse”. Such reporting can be doneanonymously. Report any injuries from firearms and other weapons to the police. Reportany suspected child abuse or neglect immediately to Children’s Services at theappropriate county.Provider Services1-866-874-063302/22/201164