Explain procedures to prevent childhood illnesses and communicable diseases.

Explanation should include

• adherence to immunization standards
• adherence to state health, safety, and sanitation standards
• food-preparation procedures
• cleaning, sanitation, and disinfection procedures for equipment and materials
• standard hand-washing procedure
• mealtime behavior standards
• basic hygiene procedures.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What are procedures that prevent childhood and communicable diseases?
• What are common childhood illnesses and their symptoms?
• What universal precautions can be taken to prevent illnesses and diseases?

Communication

• How should information about the prevention of communicable diseases be communicated to staff, families, and children?
• What information must be provided to families if a student in the facility has a communicable disease?
• What is the procedure if families choose not to immunize a child?

Leadership

• What are the local, state, and federal guidelines regarding prevention of communicable diseases?

Management

• Who makes the final decision regarding sending a child home due to illness?