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Nuts and Bolts #4 Principles

Nuts and Bolts #4 Principles. Laura Brey, MS Tammy Alexander, M.Ed. NASBHC Training of Trainers April 21-23, 2008. Principles of School-Based Health Care. Seven fundamental principles Goals, structures, processes and outcomes. SBHC Fundamental Principles.

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Nuts and Bolts #4 Principles

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  1. Nuts and Bolts #4 Principles Laura Brey, MS Tammy Alexander, M.Ed. NASBHC Training of Trainers April 21-23, 2008

  2. Principles of School-Based Health Care • Seven fundamental principles • Goals, structures, processes and outcomes

  3. SBHC Fundamental Principles http://www.nasbhc.org/site/c.jsJPKWPFJrH/b.2743459/k.9519/NASBHC_Principles_and_Goals_for_SBHCs.htm

  4. The School-Based Health Center: • Supports the school • Focuses on the community • Focuses on the student • Provides comprehensive care • Advances health promotion activities • Implements effective systems • Provides leadership in adolescent and child health

  5. Supports the School The school-based health center is built upon mutual respect and collaboration between the school and the health provider to promote the health and educational success of school-aged children.

  6. Responds to the Community The school-based health center is developed and operates based on continual assessment of local assets and needs.

  7. Focuses on the Student Services involve students as responsible participants in their health care, encourage the role of parents and other family members, and are accessible, confidential, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate.

  8. Delivers Comprehensive Care An interdisciplinary team provides access to high quality comprehensive physical and mental health services emphasizing prevention and early intervention.

  9. Advances Health Promotion Activities The school-based health center takes advantage of its location to advance effective health promotion activities to students and community.

  10. Implements Effective Systems Administrative and clinical systems are designed to support effective delivery of services incorporating accountability mechanisms and performance improvement practices.

  11. Provides Leadership in Adolescent and Child Health The school-based health center model provides unique opportunities to increase expertise in adolescent and child health, and to inform and influence policy and practice.

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