How to Fill Out Pm 171 A

Pm 171 A at a glance

What it is: Report of Health Examination for School Entry: California law requires a health examination on school entry.

Where and when to file: Please have this report filled out by a health examiner and return it to the school.

A filled-in Pm 171 A example: a parent fills out Part I

Pm 171 A example filled out, example: a parent fills out Part I
A parent or guardian fills out Part I of the school entry health report. Part II is for the health examiner, so Part II stays empty. Part III is left blank because this parent has not signed the release of health information yet. The picture shows page 1 only, and all its values are invented.

How to fill out Pm 171 A, box by box

Part I: the child and the school

Pm 171 A example filled out, part I: the child and the school

Part I is filled out by a parent or guardian: enter the child's name (last, first, middle), the birth date (month, day, year), the address (number, street, city, ZIP code) and the school.

Part II: required tests and evaluations

Pm 171 A example filled out, part II: required tests and evaluations

Part II is filled out by the health examiner.

For the required tests/evaluations, enter the date (mm/dd/yy) for Health History, Physical Examination, Dental Assessment, Nutritional Assessment, Developmental Assessment, Vision Screening, Audiometric (hearing) Screening, TB Risk Assessment and Test, if indicated, Blood Test (for anemia), Urine Test, Blood Lead Test and Other.

All tests and evaluations except the blood lead test must be done after the child is 4 years and 3 months of age.

Part II: immunization record

Pm 171 A example filled out, part II: immunization record

Note to Examiner: Please give the family a completed or updated yellow California Immunization Record. Note to School: Please record immunization dates on the blue California School Immunization Record (PM 286).

Under DATE EACH DOSE WAS GIVEN, enter the date each dose was given (First to Fifth) for each VACCINE: POLIO (OPV or IPV), DtaP/DTP/DT/Td (diphtheria, tetanus, and [acellular] pertussis) OR (tetanus and diphtheria only), MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), HIB MENINGITIS (Haemophilus Influenzae B) (Required for child care/preschool only), HEPATITIS B, VARICELLA (Chickenpox) and OTHER (e.g., TB Test, if indicated).

Part III: results and recommendations

Pm 171 A example filled out, part III: results and recommendations

Part III, Additional Information From Health Examiner (optional), Results and Recommendations: Fill out if patient or guardian has signed the release of health information.

Check either: Examination shows no condition of concern to school program activities, or: Conditions found in the examination or after further evaluation that are of importance to schooling or physical activity are: (please explain)

Part III: permission to share the information

Pm 171 A example filled out, part III: permission to share the information

I give permission for the health examiner to share the additional information about the health check-up with the school as explained in Part III. Please check this box if you do not want the health examiner to fill out Part III.

The parent or guardian signs Signature of parent or guardian and enters the Date.

The health examiner signs

Pm 171 A example filled out, the health examiner signs

The health examiner signs Signature of health examiner and enters the Date, with the Name, address, and telephone number of health examiner.

More rules for Pm 171 A

The school will keep and maintain this report as confidential information.

If your situation is different

If your child is unable to get the school health check-up or you do not want one

If your child is unable to get the school health check-up, call the Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) Program in your local health department.

If you do not want your child to have a health check-up, you may sign the waiver form (PM 171 B) found at your child's school.

Common questions about Pm 171 A

Where do I file it?

Please have this report filled out by a health examiner and return it to the school.

Sources

[1] PM 171 A (09/07), Report of Health Examination for School Entry, California Department of Health Care Services (the Official source link on this page).

Pm 171 A Form PDF Details

Ensuring the well-being of children as they enter school is a priority that the State of California takes seriously, which is where the PM 171 A form comes into play. This essential document, provided by the Department of Health Care Services and the Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) Program, serves as a thorough report of a health examination for school entry. For all children about to step into their educational journey, California law mandates this health check to shield them from potential health issues. The process involves a detailed completion of the form by both a parent or guardian and a qualified health examiner, covering every aspect of the child's health—from immunization records to various vital health screenings such as vision, hearing, dental, and nutritional assessments, among others. Additionally, this form acts as a confidential bridge between the health examiner and the school, ensuring that any health conditions that could affect the child's educational activities are communicated effectively, all while maintaining the privacy of the child's health information. Also, it acknowledges the parents' right to either consent to or waive this health examination, illustrating the blend of care and autonomy that the state promotes for its young residents' health and education.

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Form NamePm 171 A Form
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out30 sec
Other namesreport entry, how to 171 a, pm 171 a, pm 171 a form