Is prescribing ready-to-feed (RTF) formula my judgment or do I need a Enteral Nutrition Prescription Request (ENPR) form filled out?
The WIC Coordinator exercises their own judgment in prescribing RTF infant formula within the bounds of the policy established for its use. RTF formulas are extremely costly, especially in the rural areas. To help maintain cost efficiency and to allow us to serve as many Alaskans who need WIC services, we have made it a policy to issue only powdered, WIC contract formula. The use of RTF formula is permitted only under specific conditions such water source is unsafe/contaminated or a valid or documented reason that an infant’s caregiver is unable to properly follow the instructions for the correct and safe preparation of the infant’s formula. Prescribing an RTF infant formula does not require an ENPR. The reason that you are prescribing the RTF formula must be documented in the client’s chart (hard copy or computer).
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