What are health fairs?
A health fair is an outreach event designed to provide free basic preventative medicine and medical screening to people who otherwise would not receive it. They can be conducted at local community centers, schools, parks, etc. Services typically offered include screenings for blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, vision, and more! Our duty at health fairs is to provide vision screenings.
What are vision screenings?
Vision screenings detect whether a visual problem is present in those without signs of any disease. Although they are typically performed to catch and properly treat vision deficiencies early, vision screenings are not as effective as a visit to the doctor. This is the reason we encourage all patients to receive a comprehensive eye examination from an eye care professional by providing them with information about eye disease and any available health coverage program for which they qualify.
Why are vision screenings important?
Many sight-threatening diseases, when detected early, can be cured or treated to prevent the progression of vision loss. Though the most important preventive step is receiving routine examinations through vision screenings, we are able to identify those patients whose visual acuity indicate they have a potential eye disease and refer them to eye doctors for diagnosis and treatment.
How do I get trained to conduct a vision screening?
Each quarter, we have a representative from the Stein Eye Institute train members on how to properly conduct a vision screening. When the next training session is scheduled, we will let you know of when, where, and how you can sign up.
A health fair is an outreach event designed to provide free basic preventative medicine and medical screening to people who otherwise would not receive it. They can be conducted at local community centers, schools, parks, etc. Services typically offered include screenings for blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, vision, and more! Our duty at health fairs is to provide vision screenings.
What are vision screenings?
Vision screenings detect whether a visual problem is present in those without signs of any disease. Although they are typically performed to catch and properly treat vision deficiencies early, vision screenings are not as effective as a visit to the doctor. This is the reason we encourage all patients to receive a comprehensive eye examination from an eye care professional by providing them with information about eye disease and any available health coverage program for which they qualify.
Why are vision screenings important?
Many sight-threatening diseases, when detected early, can be cured or treated to prevent the progression of vision loss. Though the most important preventive step is receiving routine examinations through vision screenings, we are able to identify those patients whose visual acuity indicate they have a potential eye disease and refer them to eye doctors for diagnosis and treatment.
How do I get trained to conduct a vision screening?
Each quarter, we have a representative from the Stein Eye Institute train members on how to properly conduct a vision screening. When the next training session is scheduled, we will let you know of when, where, and how you can sign up.
Becoming a Stein Eye Institute Volunteer
What is the Jules Stein Eye Institute?
An establishment founded in 1966 right off the campus of UCLA ophthalmologist, business man, and philanthropist Jules Stein and his wife Doris Stein. They created an institute dedicated to the preservation of vision and prevention of blindness and treat a wide range of eye disorders today.
Why do I need to become a Stein Eye Institute Volunteer?
The reason we have all of our members become Stein Eye Institute Volunteer is so our student volunteers are legally insured under the blanket of Jules Stein Eye Institute just in case any problems ever arise. It is merely a precautionary measure.
*You cannot perform visual acuity diagnostics at a health fair until after you've become a Stein Eye Institute Volunteer*
The sooner you start with the Stein Eye Institute Volunteer Application process the better! Becoming a Stein Eye Institute Volunteer is a multi-step process and takes about 3-4 weeks, depending on how quickly you do the necessary parts. It entails the Stein Eye Institute Volunteer Application, two-step TB test, a background check, and fill out some paperwork.
What are the steps to becoming a Stein Eye Institute Volunteer?
1. Fill out an application. (see Membership)
2. Email us ([email protected]) that you have completed the application and submitted your membership fee.
3. Attend a visual acuity practical.
4. Wait until Pamela, the director of Mobile Eye Clinic, reaches out and provides you with the forms needed to start the Stein Eye Institute Volunteer process.
5. In the mean time, complete the following three trainings:
- HIPAA - print out or save the certificate of completion and confidentiality statement.
- Annual Safe Patient Handling - print out or save the certificate of completion.
- CICARE - print out or save the certificate of completion.
6. Email these completed training certificates, references form, and medical documentation of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations to [email protected]. These forms may also be mailed to Stein Eye Institute, 100 Stein Plaza Room 3-221, Los Angeles CA 90095. *AFTER RECEIVING AN INVITATIONAL LETTER
7. After we have received your certificates, the next step is to meet with Stein Eye Human Resources Office. They will process the second part of the paperwork and background check.
8. Once your background check has cleared, you will be able to pick up your ID badge and begin!
Where should I go to get my 2 step TB test done?
You can get your test done anywhere as long as you bring back proper dated and signed proof of your results (nurses will provide this). The closest and most convenient place would be the Ashe Center; simply schedule an appointment online and pay $12 (with or without SHIP).
Where should I get my LiveScan done?
You get your LiveScan completed at the security office located inside Jules Stein room B8-153. Their office hours are Mon-Thurs 8:30AM - 11:30AM and 1PM-4PM; and Fridays 8:30AM-11:30AM. (There is a map with directions on the back of your LiveScan form that you can download and print here)
What do they do during the process of a LiveScan?
You will need your ID and your LiveScan form which you can download and print here. You will be fingerprinted and asked to fill out a form for a background check. It should take no longer than 20 minutes unless there are a lot of people waiting for one.
Where can I get a complete check list of everything I need to do to become an affiliate.
Right here!
How long does the whole process take?
Overall, give yourself about 1 month to become an affiliate. However, the duration of the process depends on how long you take to complete each step along the way. The TB test results take about 48 hours once you have completed both the second and first parts of the 2 step TB test, and the LiveScan takes a few days to 2 weeks. The last step, obtaining confirmation from Pamela, usually takes the longest - usually no longer than two weeks - depending on how busy she is.
I can’t volunteer with BVP on weekends. Are there other weekday opportunities available?
As long as you are on our emailing list, you will get emails throughout the year listing new health fairs that you can attend. They take place during various days of the week at various times so you are free to pick and choose the ones that work best for you. Keep in mind that this occurs on a first come first serve basis and that we try to circulate so that every member gets a chance to volunteer.
*If you have any other questions regarding this process, please don't hesitate to email us or speak to our BVP-SEI Liaison.
An establishment founded in 1966 right off the campus of UCLA ophthalmologist, business man, and philanthropist Jules Stein and his wife Doris Stein. They created an institute dedicated to the preservation of vision and prevention of blindness and treat a wide range of eye disorders today.
Why do I need to become a Stein Eye Institute Volunteer?
The reason we have all of our members become Stein Eye Institute Volunteer is so our student volunteers are legally insured under the blanket of Jules Stein Eye Institute just in case any problems ever arise. It is merely a precautionary measure.
*You cannot perform visual acuity diagnostics at a health fair until after you've become a Stein Eye Institute Volunteer*
The sooner you start with the Stein Eye Institute Volunteer Application process the better! Becoming a Stein Eye Institute Volunteer is a multi-step process and takes about 3-4 weeks, depending on how quickly you do the necessary parts. It entails the Stein Eye Institute Volunteer Application, two-step TB test, a background check, and fill out some paperwork.
What are the steps to becoming a Stein Eye Institute Volunteer?
1. Fill out an application. (see Membership)
2. Email us ([email protected]) that you have completed the application and submitted your membership fee.
3. Attend a visual acuity practical.
4. Wait until Pamela, the director of Mobile Eye Clinic, reaches out and provides you with the forms needed to start the Stein Eye Institute Volunteer process.
5. In the mean time, complete the following three trainings:
- HIPAA - print out or save the certificate of completion and confidentiality statement.
- Annual Safe Patient Handling - print out or save the certificate of completion.
- CICARE - print out or save the certificate of completion.
6. Email these completed training certificates, references form, and medical documentation of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations to [email protected]. These forms may also be mailed to Stein Eye Institute, 100 Stein Plaza Room 3-221, Los Angeles CA 90095. *AFTER RECEIVING AN INVITATIONAL LETTER
7. After we have received your certificates, the next step is to meet with Stein Eye Human Resources Office. They will process the second part of the paperwork and background check.
8. Once your background check has cleared, you will be able to pick up your ID badge and begin!
Where should I go to get my 2 step TB test done?
You can get your test done anywhere as long as you bring back proper dated and signed proof of your results (nurses will provide this). The closest and most convenient place would be the Ashe Center; simply schedule an appointment online and pay $12 (with or without SHIP).
Where should I get my LiveScan done?
You get your LiveScan completed at the security office located inside Jules Stein room B8-153. Their office hours are Mon-Thurs 8:30AM - 11:30AM and 1PM-4PM; and Fridays 8:30AM-11:30AM. (There is a map with directions on the back of your LiveScan form that you can download and print here)
What do they do during the process of a LiveScan?
You will need your ID and your LiveScan form which you can download and print here. You will be fingerprinted and asked to fill out a form for a background check. It should take no longer than 20 minutes unless there are a lot of people waiting for one.
Where can I get a complete check list of everything I need to do to become an affiliate.
Right here!
How long does the whole process take?
Overall, give yourself about 1 month to become an affiliate. However, the duration of the process depends on how long you take to complete each step along the way. The TB test results take about 48 hours once you have completed both the second and first parts of the 2 step TB test, and the LiveScan takes a few days to 2 weeks. The last step, obtaining confirmation from Pamela, usually takes the longest - usually no longer than two weeks - depending on how busy she is.
I can’t volunteer with BVP on weekends. Are there other weekday opportunities available?
As long as you are on our emailing list, you will get emails throughout the year listing new health fairs that you can attend. They take place during various days of the week at various times so you are free to pick and choose the ones that work best for you. Keep in mind that this occurs on a first come first serve basis and that we try to circulate so that every member gets a chance to volunteer.
*If you have any other questions regarding this process, please don't hesitate to email us or speak to our BVP-SEI Liaison.
