getting forms from parents

[jess11RN]

In my state, certain grades are mandated to show proof of dental exams and ophthalmology exams. We can't do much to "force" them to submit the paperwork, however, I am being asked to get resources to the families that need it.

We already send letters home, send out email blasts, phone call blasts, I have a mobile dentist come, I have free vision vouchers. I'm not sure what else to do.

Is there anything else that you all do to communicate/reach out to families to ensure these needs are met? I'm at a loss.

[OldDude]

Good enough...no, that's above and beyond.

[ruby_jane, BSN, RN]

The fact that you have a mobile dental van is amazing!!!

Here's what I chart: Attempt #1 (call home/letter home). Attempt #2 (usually a letter). Attempt #3 - actual phone call to see if there's any way I can assist.

Then I chart Parent educated re: district policy, referrals made. And it stops there. Because the district cannot require any more of me.

[Flare, ASN, BSN]

Short of driving each individual child that hasn't complied, i'd say, you have it covered. Don't drive the children to the doctor - it'd be creepy and awkward! ?

[BrisketRN, BSN, RN]

You've gone above and beyond! Right around this time of year is when I give up on the parents who haven't turned the forms in yet.

[kidzcare]

1 hour ago, jess11RN said:

In my state, certain grades are mandated to show proof of dental exams and ophthalmology exams. We can't do much to "force" them to submit the paperwork, however, I am being asked to get resources to the families that need it.

We already send letters home, send out email blasts, phone call blasts, I have a mobile dentist come, I have free vision vouchers. I'm not sure what else to do.

Is there anything else that you all do to communicate/reach out to families to ensure these needs are met? I'm at a loss.

These are all the things we do also. You've done what you can... It's on the parents to get it done.

[jess11RN]

Thank you all for the reassurance that I'm doing all I really can do!

Rest assured, Flare, I'm not driving anyone anywhere ?

[ruby_jane, BSN, RN]

3 hours ago, Flare said:

Short of driving each individual child that hasn't complied, i'd say, you have it covered. Don't drive the children to the doctor - it'd be creepy and awkward! ?

I literally just said that to a teacher. I can only do so much. I can't drive them to the clinic.

["nursy", RN]

In my area we can also refer to the Lions club for eyeglass issues; if a true need is proven they an provide free eyeglasses.

[Flare, ASN, BSN]

do you have any recourse to exclude from school until compliance is met? I can do that with vaccines and entry physicals (after a certain point)