Once the form is completed with historical data, it is placed on top of part three of the medical records. It is redundant to review aviator's medical records yearly for past contact lens and follow-up data. With this system, all pertinent information is available on one sheet. Adding new information is simple. The SCL program monitor in Flight Medicine can refer to the tracking sheet and easily update the log for each aviator.
Inspectors identify potential best practices during the inspection process.
This is done in order to follow their progress and to refer the patient to a specialist at the proper time. Such patients were told to call back at a designated time to schedule their follow-up appointments. Problems arise if patients forget to call back for their appointments and suffer ill effects from not receiving continued care. The Optometry Clinic started a card file in order to track patients that need follow-up appointments. Following an eye exam, the patient is told that they need to return for a follow-up appointment within weeks or months.