5. Increase the number of eligible children receiving EPSDT/HealthCheck screens who participate in a full complement of services
Strategies:
Increase and improve marketing strategies to inform the public of the benefits of participating in the EPSDT/HealthCheck program
Activities:
Train outreach workers in telephone techniques
Develop a new EPSDT/HealthCheck publicity handout that will educate consumers about preventive health care
Provide literature for medical provider use that encourages the use of anticipatory health care guidance
Increase public informing activities to include school based health clinics, school nurses, etc.
Make available resources and referral guides to facilitate primary medical provider referrals for hearing, vision, and dental services