ERIC Number: EJ1095885
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-May
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
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Keep Kids in School: A Collaborative Community Effort to Increase Compliance with State-Mandated Health Requirements
Rogers, Valerie; Salzeider, Christine; Holzum, Laura; Milbrandt, Tracy; Zahnd, Whitney; Puczynski, Mark
Journal of School Health, v86 n5 p382-385 May 2016
Background: It is important that collaborative relationships exist in a community to improve access to needed services for children. Such partnerships foster preventive services, such as immunizations, and other services that protect the health and well-being of all children. Methods: A collaborative relationship in Illinois involving an academic health center, a school district, and county health department to address noncompliance with health examination and immunization requirements was formed. Parents were additional partners. Results: Examinations, screenings, and immunizations increased from previous year baselines. Greater fulfillment of health exam mandates resulted in fewer students (39% fewer) excluded from admission to school. Conclusions: The type of partnerships described is feasible and can result in improved health care for school-aged children who otherwise might be excluded both from health services and from school.
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), State Policy, Comprehensive School Health Education, School Community Programs, Partnerships in Education, Community Organizations, Parent Participation, Immunization Programs, Screening Tests, School Health Services, Access to Health Care, School Readiness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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