External referral definition
External referral means that the issue is appropriately handled by a non-City agency and was referred to that agency for follow-up.
External referral means referral by sources other than eye care, including primary care and other referral sources. Veterans with visual impairment may be referred to the Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) Coordinator from providers (e.g., primary care), outside services (e.g., community or state) or by the Veterans themselves and their family members. The VIST coordinator assesses these referrals. If the level of visual impairment is in question, the VIST Coordinator refers the Veteran to the eye clinic for examination. If the documentation of visual impairment is adequate, referral to appropriate visual impairment services is made based on visual impairment and functional goals.