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Accessing Care through the PAWS CAHC and E3 Program

PAWS CAHC

The PAWS CAHC is like any other medical office.  Parents/Guardians call and schedule appointments as needed. 

The parent/guardian may choose to utilize school linked services which allows the student to attend their appointment without their parent/guardian at time of service.  High School students are able to walk over, while transportation is provided, if needed, for Middle and Elementary school students at the request of the parent/guardian.   A PAWS Community Adolescent Health Center and E3 Program consent form must be on file for students to attend an appointment.  If a student does not have consent on file, the student is allowed their first visit with verbal permission from a parent/guardian, but will not be allowed another appointment until a consent form is completed and returned to the PAWS CAHC office.

How do school linked services work?

• High School students:  PAWS CAHC staff calls the attendance office to make them aware of the appointment time and the student is given a dismissal to attend the appointment.   After the appointment, the student is given a return to school slip from PAWS CAHC with the date and time the appointment ended.  The appointment is logged in PowerSchool.  Students are provided with a detailed summary of the visit to provide their parent/guardian.  Parents may request the summary to be mailed. 

• Middle and Elementary School students: The School Linked Nurse Liaison contacts the school and makes them aware of the appointment time and provides transportation to and from the appointment.  The appointment is logged in PowerSchool.   Students are provided with a detailed summary of the visit to provide their parent/guardian.  Parents may request the summary to be mailed.

Please Note:  The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) privacy rules related to the use and disclosure of information are followed. 

E3 Program

To utilize services through the E3 Program, a parent/guardian can call the PAWS CAHC to schedule an appointment.   Appointments are scheduled, however appointment times may change due to a variety of reasons such as school testing, absences, and or urgent situations.   Students are provided a visit notification/plan of care form to bring home after each visit. 

A parent/guardian who wishes to speak to the E3 Program therapist can call the PAWS CAHC office and staff will notify the therapist of the request.  The therapist will return the call within 24 hours from receiving the message.

• A parent/guardian may withdrawal their consent at any time. A withdrawal of consent form is available on the school website. Parents/Guardians may also request one through the school office or at the PAWS CAHC office.