Format: Book
Author: AAP, APHA,NRCHSCC
Publication Date: 2002
Brief Description:
Caring for Our Children covers topics such as health promotion, nutrition and food services, safe-play environments, and program activities for healthy development. It includes a comprehensive set of health and safety performance guidelines or "standards" with accompanying rationales for child care providers, parents of children in child care, health professionals, and state health officials. Care providers can also find information about plans and equipment for children with special needs and can access medical treatment forms in the appendices. Issued jointly by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health Association, and National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care.
Healthy Young Children: A Manual for Programs, 4th edition
Format: Book
Author: Aronson, Susan
Publication Date: 2002
Brief Description:
Reviewed by both health and early childhood professionals, this basic manual is used by early childhood programs to promote and protect the health and safety of children, staff, and families. Includes sample forms, letters, and checklists and information regarding nutrition, illness, emergencies, and facility maintenance. The 4th edition includes suggested activities for each chapter to support its use in staff training and student courses. Designed in a readily usable format for ease in locating information.
Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools: A Quick Reference Guide
Format: Book
Author:
Publication Date: 2004
Brief Description:
- Infection control measures
- Health promotion and hygiene
- Sanitation, disinfection, and maintenance
- Hand washing
- Diaper changing
- Signs and symptoms of the ill child
- Inclusion and exclusion criteria
- Caregiver health
- Situations requiring immediate medical attention
- And more
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