Starting a School-Based Clinic
Guidance for Starting a School-Based Clinic
Communities often explore school-based healthcare in partnership between schools/districts and medical organizations. Is your community seeking to open a school-based clinic? We have created three helpful modules with resources to support your efforts.
The guidance provided in through the 3 modules below is informed by decades of experience in starting brick-and-mortar, full-service clinics on school grounds. However, we know that not all communities who may benefit from school-based services will start with this design. Youth Healthcare Alliance is committed to gaining knowledge and experience in supporting innovative and creative models of care delivery to further grow access to school-based healthcare.
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We are excited to share the resources below to inform organizations interested in using telehealth to establish and/or expand school-based health services.
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We also offer a variety of expert consultation and facilitation services for communities exploring, starting, and operating clinics. If you’re interested in learning more about how to set up a school-based clinic or exploring alternative school-linked models of care, contact Mariana Ledezma, Director of Community Engagement.
Determine if starting a clinic is right for your school district and how to gain buy-in, including:
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Needs and opportunities assessments
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Factsheets and videos
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Blueprint for clinics
How to begin planning fundamental components necessary to open a clinic, including:
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Workplan and business models
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Organizational chart
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Partnership development and community assessments
Tools to help with preparations for opening your new clinic, including:
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Registration, enrollment, and consent forms
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Facilities and floor plan samples
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Job descriptions and budget templates
