The updated protocol covers the full screening process, starting with initial caregiver engagement to gather important information about their child. It concludes with a structured conversation between the caregiver and the screening professional about the vision screening results and the recommended next steps.
Platform Update: The questionnaire is now hosted on a HIPAA-compliant, cloud-based platform that streamlines the administration and enhances the caregiver experience.
Content Adjustments: Minor yet important adjustments have been made to the questions and instructions to improve clarity and relevance.
Multilingual Availability: Continues to be available in both English and Spanish to serve a diverse population.
Feedback System: After completing the questionnaire, caregivers receive an email with a PDF of their responses, along with additional information and tailored recommendations to support their child's vision health.
Detailed Recommendations: Provides expanded details and specific recommendations for each type of vision concern identified during screening.
Risk Categorization: Concerns are now categorized as risk factor only, non-urgent concern, urgent concern, or very urgent concern, enabling targeted follow-up actions.
Supportive Media: Additional pictures and videos are included to aid screening professionals in accurately evaluating a child’s vision.
The rubric now specifies the timeframes for follow-up actions based on the significance of the concern, ranging from 4-5 weeks, if possible, to 1-2 weeks, to 24-48 hours.
Documentation for Caregivers: Results are now efficiently documented and shared with caregivers using CognitoForms, in both English and Spanish.
Guidance: Screening professionals receive specific instructions and suggestions to enhance the communication of results to caregivers.
Documentation for Screening Professionals
Comprehensive documentation, including best practices, detailed instructions, guidance, pictures, and videos, is readily available on A Shared Vision's website for easy access and review by screening professionals.
Terms of Use Agreement
The agreement provides clear language to define the terms under which individuals and organizations may use the protocol.
