- Engage parents/guardians as telepresenters. Parents/guardians can obtain vital signs with home-based blood pressure cuffs or use a phone camera for dermatology skin assessments
- Develop online resources for students to access health education, crisis information, and counselors
- Expand services beyond primary care to include behavioral health services
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality for visit, encourage providers to confirm if anyone other than the patient is present at the time of the telehealth visit
- Proactively conduct outreach to students and families about telehealth appointment availability and send text reminders about upcoming telehealth visits
- Identify creative ways to engage students and families, including virtual office hours to address questions
- Conduct outreach to students with asthma, ADHD, or other chronic conditions to encourage them to initiate telehealth visits if needed
- Remain up-to-date with guidance from applicable sponsoring agency, school district, and local health department
- Explore asynchronous telemedicine capabilities for management and follow-up of routine issues such as e-Consults
*Reference: School-Based Health Alliance: Redefining Health for Kids and Teens. Listening and Learning Sessions: March – May 2020. COVID-19 Resources – School-Based Health Alliance (sbh4all.org)
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