Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools: A Quick Reference Guide
By Susan S Aronson, Timothy R Shope , Eds.
2005
Summary: This reference guide is a tool to encourage common understanding among caregivers/teachers, families, and health professionals about infectious disease in group care settings for children. The reference guide includes: (1) the role of caregivers/teachers, families and health professionals in preventing and controlling the spread of communicable infections; (2) symptoms of infections commonly found in child care group settings; (3) a discussion of how infections are spread (routes of transmission); (4) indications for seeking medical treatment; (5) inclusion and exclusion criteria; and (6) sample forms for communications involving caregivers/teachers, parents/guardians, and health professionals. Persons who are involved with group care settings for children, such as State licensing professionals and policy-makers, will find the guide helpful when writing and implementing regulations, updating State policies, and educating others about these issues. The information is based on the latest recommendations addressing health and safety in group care settings.
Index Terms: Diseases, Early Childhood Education, Health Education, Health Standards, Infection Control
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
Publication Type: Books
Pages: 158 pages
Language: English
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