NYC DOE and NYC DOHMH have agreed to permit portable and mobile school-based dental programs to work with NYC public schools going forward. Initial requirements include:
- An approved NYS DOH application on file indicating all NYC public schools you are planning to visit
- Sharing with our office advance schedules of when and where you are planning to provide services, and updates if there are any changes
- Providing preventive treatment that is aerosol-free, to the greatest extent possible
- Keeping children distanced at the appropriate levels when masked or unmasked
- All staff are screened for temperature and symptoms at the beginning of the day per NYS guidelines
- All staff in buildings complete DOE screenings as in the attached
- Working with DOHMH Quality Assurance staff as required, on site or virtually
- Advising in advance on what preventive services will be provided, such as including SDF
- Additional requirements or information may be requested.
- More information on this can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020/health-and-safety/daily-covid-case-map
