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Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs

Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs

  • Auteur: American Public Health Association
  • Éditeur: American Academy of Pediatrics
  • ISBN: 9781610022972
  • eISBN Pdf: 9781610022989
  • eISBN Epub: 9781610023214
  • Lieu de publication:  Illinois , United States
  • Année de publication: 2019
  • Année de publication électronique: 2019
  • Mois : Février
  • Pages: 598
  • Langue: Anglais

The fourth edition contains guidelines on the development and evaluation of the health and safety of children in early care and education settings. This guide features 10 chapters of more than 650 standards and dozens of appendixes with valuable supplemental information, forms, and tools.
 
KEY FEATURES

  • More than 100 updated standards and appendixes
  • Updated appendixes, including Signs and Symptoms Chart, Recommended Immunization Schedule, and Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care
  • Completely revised and updated topics on environmental health, infectious diseases, and nutrition
TOPICS INCLUDE
  • Staffing
  • Program activities for healthy development
  • Health promotion and protection
  • Nutrition and food service
  • Facilities, supplies, equipment, and environmental health
  • Play areas and playgrounds, and transportation
  • Infectious diseases
  • Children with special health care needs and disabilities
  • Administration
  • Licensing and community action
  • And more …
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • History of Caring for Our Children Standard Language Changes Since the 3rd Edition (Through July 2018)
  • Chapter 1: Staffing
    • 1.1 Child:Staff Ratio, Group Size, and Minimum Age
    • 1.2 Recruitment and Background Screening
    • 1.3 Pre-service Qualifications
    • 1.4 Professional Development/Training
    • 1.5 Substitutes
    • 1.6 Consultants
    • 1.7 Staff Health
    • 1.8 Human Resource Management
  • Chapter 2: Program Activities for Healthy Development
    • 2.1 Program of Developmental Activities
    • 2.2 Supervision and Discipline
    • 2.3 Parent/Guardian Relationships
    • 2.4 Health Education
  • Chapter 3: Health Promotion and Protection
    • 3.1 Health Promotion in Child Care
    • 3.2 Hygiene
    • 3.3 Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting
    • 3.4 Health Protection in Child Care
    • 3.5 Care Plans and Adaptations
    • 3.6 Management of Illness
  • Chapter 4: Nutrition and Food Service
    • 4.1 Introduction
    • 4.2 General Requirements
    • 4.3 Requirements for Special Groups or Ages of Children
    • 4.4 Staffing
    • 4.5 Meal Service, Seating, and Supervision
    • 4.6 Food Brought From Home
    • 4.7 Nutrition Learning Experiences for Children and Nutrition Education for Parents/Guardians
    • 4.8 Kitchen and Equipment
    • 4.9 Food Safety
    • 4.10 Meals from Outside Vendors or Central Kitchens
  • Chapter 5: Facilities, Supplies, Equipment, and Environmental Health
    • 5.1 Overall Requirements
    • 5.2 Quality of the Outdoor and Indoor Environment
    • 5.3 General Furnishings and Equipment
    • 5.4 Space and Equipment in Designated Areas
    • 5.5 Storage Areas
    • 5.6 Supplies
    • 5.7 Maintenance
  • Chapter 6: Play Areas/Playgrounds and Transportation
    • 6.1 Play Area/Playground Size and Location
    • 6.2 Play Area/Playground Equipment
    • 6.3 Water Play Areas (Pools, Etc.)
    • 6.4 Toys
    • 6.5 Transportation
  • Chapter 7: Infectious Diseases
    • 7.1 How Infections Spread
    • 7.2 Immunizations
    • 7.3 Respiratory Tract Infections
    • 7.4 Enteric (Diarrheal) Infections and Hepatitis A Virus (HAV)
    • 7.5 Skin and Mucous Membrane Infections
    • 7.6 Bloodborne Infections
    • 7.7 Herpes Viruses
    • 7.8 Interaction with State or Local Health Departments
    • 7.9 Note to Reader on Judicious Use of Antibiotics
  • Chapter 8: Children with Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities
    • 8.1 Guiding Principles for This Chapter and Introduction
    • 8.2 Inclusion of Children with Special Needs in the Child Care Setting
    • 8.3 Process Prior to Enrolling at a Facility
    • 8.4 Developing a Service Plan for a Child with a Disability or a Child with Special Health Care Needs
    • 8.5 Coordination and Documentation
    • 8.6 Periodic Reevaluation
    • 8.7 Assessment of Facilities for Children with Special Needs
    • 8.8 Additional Standards for Providers Caring for Children with Special Health Care Needs
  • Chapter 9: Administration
    • 9.1 Governance
    • 9.2 Policies
    • 9.3 Human Resource Management
    • 9.4 Records
  • Chapter 10: Licensing and Community Action
    • 10.1 Introduction
    • 10.2 Regulatory Policy
    • 10.3 Licensing Agency
    • 10.4 Facility Licensing
    • 10.5 Health Department Responsibilities and Role
    • 10.6 Caregiver/Teacher Support
    • 10.7 Public Policy Issues and Resource Development
  • Appendixes
    • Appendix A: Signs and Symptoms Chart
    • Appendix B: Major Occupational Health Hazards
    • Appendix C: Nutrition Specialist, Registered Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist, Consultant, and Food Service Staff Qualifications
    • Appendix D: Gloving
    • Appendix E: Child Care Staff Health Assessment
    • Appendix F: Enrollment/Attendance/Symptom Record
    • Appendix G: Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger
    • Appendix H: Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older
    • Appendix I: Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care
    • Appendix J: Selecting an Appropriate Sanitizer or Disinfectant
    • Appendix K: Routine Schedule for Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting
    • Appendix L: Cleaning Up Body Fluids
    • Appendix M: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms
    • Appendix N: Protective Factors Regarding Child Abuse and Neglect
    • Appendix O: Care Plan for Children With Special Health Needs
    • Appendix P: Situations that Require Medical Attention Right Away
    • Appendix Q: Getting Started with MyPlate
    • Appendix R: Choose MyPlate: 10 Tips to a Great Plate
    • Appendix S: Physical Activity: How Much Is Needed?
    • Appendix T: Helping Children in Foster Care Make Successful Transitions Into Child Care
    • Appendix U: Recommended Safe Minimum Internal Cooking Temperatures
    • Appendix V: Food Storage Chart
    • Appendix W: Sample Food Service Cleaning Schedule
    • Appendix X: Adaptive Equipment for Children with Special Health Care Needs
    • Appendix Y: Even Plants Can Be Poisonous
    • Appendix Z: Depth Required for Shock-Absorbing Surfacing Materials for Use Under Play Equipment
    • Appendix AA: Medication Administration Packet
    • Appendix BB: Emergency Information Form for Children With Special Needs
    • Appendix CC: Incident Report Form
    • Appendix DD: Child Injury Report Form for Indoor and Outdoor Injuries
    • Appendix EE: America’s Playgrounds Safety Report Card
    • Appendix FF: Child Health Assessment
    • Appendix GG: Licensing and Public Regulation of Early Childhood Programs
    • Appendix HH: Use Zones and Clearance Dimensions for Single- and Multi-Axis Swings
    • Appendix II: Bike and Multi-sport Helmets: Quick-Fit Check
    • Appendix JJ: Our Child Care Center Supports Breastfeeding
    • Appendix KK: Authorization for Emergency Medical/Dental Care
  • Acronyms/Abbreviations
  • Glossary
  • Index

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