Policy & Procedure Statement:
The Jefferson Parish School Based Health Center (SBHC) will require a completed consent/enrollment form to enroll a student for services
at the SBHC. This complete consent and enrollment form will be good for the student as long as they are attending school within the same
school district. The SBHC may ask the parent/legal guardian to complete an annual update form. All minor children, prior to receiving
services, must have a current parent consent form on file, with the following exceptions: patients who are legally emancipated or anyone
18 or older. All parent consent forms remain part of the permanent medical record. Consent forms with questionable signatures may be
rejected at the discretion of the SBHC staff. A parent or guardian is defined as either a natural or adoptive parent, in case of divorce, the
parent with legal custody, or a non-custodial parent if the other is unavailable. If there is no court order, either parent can consent. Foster
parents may give consent for their dependents but must produce a signed document from the natural parents or court. Stepparents,
grandparents, and other relatives may not give consent unless they can produce a document showing that they have legal custody.
This SBHC abides by Louisiana Law R.S. 37:1262 for the utilization of telehealth in the practice of healthcare delivery, diagnosis,
consultation, treatment, and transfer of medical data using interactive technology.
I understand that the Office of Public Health (“OPH”), Adolescent School Health Program provides oversight to the SBHC and, as part of
such a program; the SBHC is required to provide information to OPH. Therefore, we consent to the disclosure of SBHC information to
OPH, or its agent, in connection with the operation, funding and ongoing monitoring of School-Based Health Centers. I agree to the
disclosure of SBHC information to the Office of Public Health, or its agent, in connection with the operation, funding, and ongoing
monitoring of SBHCs.
Confidentiality: The SBHCs adhere to all current laws regarding the confidentiality of health services in general and specifically as they
relate to services of minors. All medical and mental health records are confidential and will be maintained as directed by the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). I consent to the exchange of relevant health information between this Jefferson
Parish SBHC and the student’s personal medical provider upon referral for medical care. I may request a copy of the organization’s Notice
of Privacy Practices that describes how health information is used and shared. I understand that Jefferson Parish SBHCs have the right to
change this notice at any time. I may obtain a current copy by contacting the SBHC directly or calling 504-341.4006.
Louisiana Law R.S. 40:31.3 states that: Health centers in schools are prohibited from:(1) Counseling or advocating abortion in any way or
referring any student to any organization for counseling or advocating abortion. (2) Distributing at any public school any contraceptive or
abortifacient drug, device, or other similar product. To report violations of the prohibitions against abortion counseling, advocacy, or
referral; or distribution of contraceptives, abortifacient drugs devices, or other similar products, contact the Adolescent School Health
Program at the Office of Public Health at 504.568.3504
By signing this consent, you are agreeing for the SBHC to provide primary, comprehensive, and preventive healthcare, physical
examinations, immunizations,(A seperate consent will be required and this does not include COVID vaccines), health screenings,
laboratory/diagnostic testing, acute care for minor illness and injury including medications, if indicated, dental care (where
available), management for chronic diseases, behavioral health services, health education, and prevention, case management,
referral and follow-ups for emergencies, referral to specialty care, risk assessments, and telehealth services.
I, as a legal parent/guardian, understand that I will not be charged for any of the services provided at the SBHC. I also understand that
Jefferson Parish SBHCs,InclusivCare or the medical provider may bill Medicaid or other insurance providers for these services. I authorize/
assign payments of authorized benefits directly to Jefferson Parish SBHCs and/or InclusivCare I understand that the SBHC is operated by
Jefferson Parish Public School System and its employees and contractors, InclusivCare.
My signature below acknowledges that I give permission for this student to receive the services provided by the SBHC. This consent is
effective while the student is enrolled at a public school in this school district unless the SBHC is notified in writing that I no longer wish for
the student to receive services