As technologies and philosophies of care change, providers require education and training to update knowledge and skills. Health care professionals maintain current knowledge and specialized training in order to deliver quality care. The team consists of family members and professionals who serve the child and family. The primary function of the health care team is to develop and implement a health care plan for each child. A member of the health care team is designated to coordinate care for each child.
Coordination occurs to ensure smooth integration of the child into educational services.
Primary and specialty care professionals cooperate to ensure comprehensive medical care. The child's clinical care s based upon accepted standards and guidelines for practice. Health care professionals obtain and utilize information about the child's developmental level in the their delivery of care. Health care professionals inform families of available resources. Health care records are developed and maintained for each child and are made available to the family by the provider or agency.