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Developing “SYMBIOTIC” Relationships With Urgent Care Centers: Improving the Referral Process Through Preparedness and Quality Improvement Initiatives

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Because of the widespread availability of urgent care centers (UCCs) and the non-emergent nature of many illnesses and injuries occurring in students who attend school, referrals to UCCs may be an option in the management of students without a primary care provider and with certain health insurance providers. Optimizing the care of these students involves several steps for the school nurse: (a) becoming familiar with the capabilities of the UCC in your community, and (b) establishing a collaborative relationship between the school and UCC through closed-loop communication and quality improvement initiatives.

Source: NASN School Nurse

DOI: 10.1177/1942602x251403000

Authors: Robert P. Olympia, Neha Gupta, Paige Chardavoyne, Marcus Erdman, Susan J. Boehmer

Institutions: Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, George Washington University, Medical College of Wisconsin, United States Air Force

Language: English

Topic: School Health and Nursing Education

Subfield: Speech and Hearing

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,900