Current Medical Evaluation Process

HURRY UP AND WAIT: The Prolonged Process for Medical Evaluations

In an increasingly fast-paced world, it’s imperative that child care staff be allowed to work and not be mired down by tasks that delay starting at a new center. In recent years, the complexities and hurdles

Associated with obtaining medical evaluations have Escalated, causing extensive delays for teachers and staff When starting work. These roadblocks often have serious consequences for the overall efficiency of child care (both Staff and facilities) – directly impacting costs associated with Child care.

Two major barriers childcare staff experience when Obtaining a medical evaluation are (1) access to healthcare Professionals and (2) cost. Scheduling an immediate Appointment may not be possible; sometimes a doctor isn’t available for several weeks. If a medical evaluation is needed faster, a teacher may opt to visit an Urgent Care clinic, however, the cost may be prohibitive.

Child Care Forward (www.Childcareforward.Com) developed an efficient ONLINE process for Maryland Teachers to obtain Medical Evaluations in just 15 minutes – a fraction of the time versus the current Process. Teachers or child care centers only need to click over to ChildCareForward.com and schedule An online appointment, times are convenient so there is no work lost completing their medical Evaluation – it can be done over a lunch break, at home, or at work. It is extremely FLEXIBLE, FAST, AFFORDABLE, and CONVENIENT!

Child Care Forward’s new online process also increases efficiency for child care centers in two ways:

• Reducing the time between employment offer and start date. Knowing a medical evaluation can be obtained quickly, directors can now staff their Campus quickly and accurately – eliminating Overstaffing or understaffing guesswork.
• Maryland teachers must obtain a new medical Evaluation every five years. If a teacher does not obtain their medical evaluation by their due Date, centers are forced to find an immediate solution – either close a room or find a quick Solution for the teacher to obtain a medical evaluation. Child care forward’s flexible online Appointments are ideal for these instances.

Child Care Forward remains committed to raising awareness over critical issues within the Child Care Industry and engaging stakeholders to find practical solutions to make child care more efficient and Cost-effective.

It’s important to note that requirements for Medical Evaluations vary by state, country, and educational institution. Childcare providers should consult with their state agency to understand the requirements and expectations for medical assessments in their childcare workplace.

Obtaining Medical Evaluations does not need to be an arduous task. In Maryland, click here to schedule your Medical Evaluation. Feel free to email us or call us at 667.677.9200 with any questions.