Clinical Corner - WWC table for abnormal cervical results

Question: The ASCCP algorithms for following up after abnormal Pap and HPV results are sometimes difficult to understand, particularly for our new staff members. Is there a cheat sheet of some kind that could assist us with training new staff?

Updated maps on breast and cervical cancer screening and late stage incidence

CDPHE has updated its maps showing breast and cervical cancer screening (Pap test or mammogram) compliance and late-stage cancer incidence by health statistic region. Each map shows WWC clinical services sites and quantifies screening rates into four groups (depicted by circles) and late stage cancer incidence by shading of regions. These maps should be used to identify geographic areas of additional need for cancer screening and early detection. For more information on these maps and how they can be used, please review the end of Health Improvement Team (HIT) call from February 2015.

7 (FREE) Cervical and Breast Screening Podcasts

Are you in need of brief, but informative cervical, HPV and/or breast screening podcasts for staff training or patient education? Below is a list of podcasts that may be helpful. They range between 1:15 and 8:14 minutes in length and can all be found on the CDC’s website.

Guidance on referring a client into WWC

Referring a client into WWC for diagnostics is a unique type of referral:  

• A WWC diagnostic referral occurs when a client has screening procedures paid using non-WWC funds and is subsequently enrolled in WWC for coverage of her diagnostic work-up.
• When referring a client in for WWC diagnostics, select “Referred in for Diagnostic Evaluation” in the Current Pap Reason or Current Mammogram Reason field in the Medical History Section.
• The date of Mamm or Pap referral should match the date of the first WWC funded diagnostic procedure.
• Enter all screen procedures. Note that they must be non-WWC funded. If your organization is requesting reimbursement for screening procedures, change the Current Mam/Pap reason from “Referred in for Diagnostic Evaluation” to a more appropriate selection.
• After entering the screening procedures funded by a source other than WWC, enter the WWC-funded diagnostic procedures.
• Entering a Final Diagnosis is required for all clients referred into WWC for diagnostics.