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Health Policies

Identification of infectious diseases

Management of infectious diseases

Managing care for mildly ill children

Methods and practices for caregivers

Managing chronic illness of children in early childhood environments

Optimizing health in early childhood education environments



Identification of Infectious Diseases Signs and Symptoms of Illness

Common indicators

listlessness,

sore throat

runny nose

diarrhea

complaint of stomach-, ear-, or headache,

red or watery eyes

unusual rashes

infection skin lesions

Identification of Infectious Diseases

Serious indicators

fever

vomiting

severe coughing or breathing

urine or strong odor

unusual drowsiness

excessive crying




Respiratory Tract Transmitted Diseases Colds

Influenza

Strep Throat

Scarlet Fever

Chicken Pox

Fifth Disease

Sixth Disease




Respiratory Tract Transmitted Diseases (cont.)

Meningitis

Hib

Rubella

Mumps

Whooping Cough

Otitis Media

Tuberculosis




Fecal Oral Transmission Giardia

Shigella

Salmonella

Hepatitis A

Campylobacter

E. Coli

Cocksackie virus

Pinworms

A clean sanitary diapering area helps prevent fecal-oral transmission




Direct Contact Transmission Conjunctivitis (pinkeye)

Impetigo

Ringworm

Head Lice

Scabies

Herpes simplex




Blood Born Transmission

HIV

Hepatitis B



Managing Infectious Diseases in The Early Childhood Education Environment

Exclusion

Where applicable

Notify Public Health Officials

Notify Parents



Managing Care for Mildly Ill Children Exclusion?

Three Questions: Is the disease highly

communicable or communicable at this time?

Does the child feel well enough to participate in child care?

Can the child care provide the mildly ill child adequate care?



Managing Care for Mildly Ill Children

Special considerations

Does it require administering medication? Procedures?



Children with Chronic Illnesses

Chronic illnesses or conditions:

Affect more than 30% of population under age of 18

years

Teachers need to work as a team with families

Special training may be necessary



Children with Chronic Illnesses

Allergies

Asthma

Diabetes Mellitus

HIV/AIDS

Seizure Disorders

Sickle Cell Anemia



Optimizing Health in Early Childhood Education Environments

Child Care Health Consultant

Use one, if available

Each child has a medical home

Partner with the family to ensure the child has a medical home



Reality Check: Special Care for Mildly Ill Children

What are some of the commonalities with children who have otitis media?

are some of the parameters of setting up care for mildly ill children?





Observation

Recognition of serious signs/symptoms

Supervision

Sanitary procedures in use

Notification of Public Health, if needed

Implications for Teachers

Implications for Teachers

Education

For Families

Cultural Competence



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