The Medical-Educational Liaison provides a valuable resource to rural educators who, in working with special health needs children, often lack direct contact with the child's health care providers. This innovative program received three year funding from the State Department of Education. The staff is a Clinical Nurse Specialist who enhances the liaison role of the school nurse, parent and school personnel. The primary goal of the program is accurate and timely exchange of information between families, educators, and health care providers to facilitate provision of appropriate services to special needs children.
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