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How to Start a School Health Center |
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From Vision to Reality: How to Build a School Health Center
from the Ground Up |
| School-Based Health Center Road Map |
| Guidelines for California School Health Centers |
| Related Resources |
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From Vision to Reality: How to Build a School Health Center from the Ground Up
This 140-page toolkit covers the topics of: community planning, youth engagement, health center structure and staffing, school health center funding, school health center licensing and regulations in California, operations, facilities, and evaluation. The toolkit also contains sample job descriptions, clinic floor plans, consent forms, surveys and other resource materials. (Follow this link to see Table of Contents pages.)
CSHC members can access this toolkit (PDF) for free by going to our Members page. Members are also entitled to one free print copy of the manual. (To receive your copy, please email your request. Be sure to include your mailing address.)
Non-members may obtain a copy of the manual for a suggested donation of $35 per copy. To order by mail, please use the CSHC Order Form (PDF). To order and make the suggested donation online, please send us an email for further instructions.
Follow this link to become a CSHC member now. |
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| NASBHC’s School-Based Health Center Road Map |
| This online resource provides a comprehensive set of tools and resources to support starting a school health center and establishing initial operations. Topics include planning and evaluation, communications, facilities, fiscal management, management information systems, practice compliance, human resources, care management, business operations, and advocacy. Each section or “exit” offers a descriptive narrative, related resources, links, and a search tool. Follow the link to access the Road Map. |
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Guidelines for California School Health Centers
These guidelines were developed by CSHC in a process towards establishing certification standards for school health centers. While they are not authorized as standards now, these guidelines offer excellent service parameters for new school health centers, or those expanding/revising their procedures or scope of service. There are guidelines for all school health centers relating to access to care, school-community integration, and operating procedures, and specific guidelines for centers providing different types of clinic services: medical, behavioral health and dental care. Follow the link to see a copy of the guidelines. |
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How to Start a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
FQHC-sponsored school health centers receive federal funding and a higher Medi-Cal reimbursement rate. The National Association of Community Health Centers has a comprehensive Practical Guide for Starting a Federally Qualified Health Center, updated in 2005. Follow the link to see the guide.
The Community Clinic Voice
This resource
is an online gathering place for clinic professionals to network, share information and exchange ideas in order to build stronger and healthier communities. By overcoming geographic isolation and the time constraints on busy clinic professionals, the online community provides a forum for a wide range of clinical staff to connect with one another. To find out more about the Community Clinic Voice, or if you have questions about registering, logging in, or navigating the site, please contact Sarah Frankfurth, Community Manager, at or 415-561-7817. For more information, visit the Community Clinics website. |
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