Indiana Clinical Provider NP/IBCLC

The state of Indiana Clinical Provider (NP/IBCLC or PA/IBCLC) is responsible for ensuring direct patient care is evidence-based and aligns with SimpliFed's maternal health program requirements. Provider will conduct lactation-related clinical assessments, oversee remote patient monitoring, administer CPOE orders within scope of practice, and screen for maternal mental health.

The role of the SimpliFed Clinical Provider (NP/IBCLC) will conduct professional services consultations with patients via telehealth. Providers, based on their respective professional fields, will assess patients and provide education on topics such as lactation, infant feeding, hypertension, gestational diabetes, anemia, thyroid levels, and maternal mental health to name a few. Providers will document their findings in the exam form, provide proper resources to patients, and schedule patient follow up appointments, based upon need. Providers will make all necessary referrals to outside and referring providers based upon the need of the patient.

• SimpliFed providers will see patients for a variety of matters in the maternal health and perinatal space. Services provided may include, but not limited to:
• Lactation and Infant Feeding Services provided by IBCLC and CLC credentialed professionals.
• Remote Patient Monitoring for Blood Pressure and Gestational Diabetes Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, and Registered Nurse credentialed professionals.
• Perinatal Mental Health provided by all SimpliFed providers and Credentialed Perinatal Mental Health Counselors (PMHC)
• Other issues in the maternal vacuum of care such as, but not limited to, nutrition, anemia, thyroid issues.
• SimpliFed Providers will communicate with patients via the company's electronic medical record system and virtual video platform.
• SimpliFed Provider communications should focus on clinical relevance and empower patient health literacy and evidence-based decisions.
• Review of patient’s intake forms, complete a history and virtual physical evaluation of the pregnant or postpartum patient.
• Conduct Perinatal Mental Health Assessment using standardized assessment instruments and tools provided in the Exam Forms as well as general observation of a patient's current mental state.
• Provide education on topic(s) associated with the appointment type.
• Obtain relevant patient medical history using the intake form or other forms as defined by SimpliFed.
• Complete Exam Forms in full, including, but not limited to, a record of the start and end times of the visit as well as relevant medical history, intake, baby wellness, diagnosis and procedure codes for the visit, by checking the appropriate boxes on the exam form
• Complete Documentation of all events, observations, evaluations, assessments, and instructions relevant to the visit, the same day as the completed appointment.
• Develop an individual Care Plan for each patient which includes written instructions, resources, and a plan for follow up.
• Complete Referrals/Coordination of Care (if necessary) and send to the proper entity.
• Scheduling subsequent appointments with patients prior to completing the current appointment.