Care coordination in schools involves school nurses organizing the care of students by sharing information and maintaining communication among those concerned with the needs and care of students, implementing required health screenings, and creating a healthy environment so students can learn.
Vision Screening in Maine Schools
Evidence-Based Guidelines for PK - Grade 12 Students
Screenings
- Chapter 45: Rule for Health Screenings in Maine Schools
- Training for Vision Screeners: National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health
- Vision and Eye Health (NASN)
- Think of Vision Fact Sheets for Teachers/Educators
- Hearing Pure-Tone Screening Protocol (sample)
- Training for Hearing Screeners: National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management
- Hearing Screening Worksheet/Tracking Sheet Sample (xls)
- Hearing Referral Form Sample (docx)
- PreK Programs are Required to Provide Families with Information on Lead and Oral Health
- Lead Risk Tip Sheet for Families
- Maine CDC- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Contact
Emily Poland, MPH, RN, NCSN
School Nurse Consultant / Coordinated School Health Team Leader
Email: emily.poland@maine.gov