School-based Dental updates: a win for SBHCs
As of Friday March 26, the NYC DOE and NYC DOHMH have agreed to permit portable and mobile school-based dental programs to work with NYC public schools going forward. Initial requirements include:
An approved NYS DOH application on file indicating all NYC public schools you are planning to visit
Sharing with our office advance schedules of when and where you are planning to provide services, and updates if there are any changes
Providing preventive treatment that is aerosol-free, to the greatest extent possible
Keeping children distanced at the appropriate levels when masked or unmasked
All staff are screened for temperature and symptoms at the beginning of the day per NYS guidelines
All staff in buildings complete DOE screenings as in the attached
Working with DOHMH Quality Assurance staff as required, on site or virtually
Advising in advance on what preventive services will be provided, such as including SDF
Download the guidance below:
