Service Title: Health Screening and Evaluation

Definition: Services provided to assist individuals to secure and maintain a favorable condition of health by helping them identify and understand their physical and mental health needs and to secure and utilize necessary medical treatment. The focus of this service is on identifying and evaluating the health needs of older persons and linking them to the health care system, not on diagnosis, monitoring and treatment.

1. Service Activities may include:
   
   a) Physical screening and evaluation of medical needs;
   
   b) Referral, follow-up and arrangement for necessary care from health facilities (e.g., private physicians, hospitals, clinics, health departments, home health agencies, etc.)
   
   c) Individual health consultation and education;
   
   d) Health screening and evaluation activities may include:  blood pressure, vision, hearing, podiatry, dental vaccinations, and other health care activities; and
   
   e) Coordination of the administration of flu shots.
2. Unit of Service: One hour of staff time expended on behalf of a client constitutes on unit of service.  Units of service based upon one hour of staff time expended on behalf of a client include the time necessary for preparation, travel and case documentation.  Preparation of reports and grant applications are considered as administrative activities, not activities directly on behalf of a client.
3. Service Standards: Reserved (Please refer to complete standard)