Caring for Our Children

National Health and Safety Performance Standards Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

AvAmerican Academy of Pediatrics,National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education,American Public Health Association

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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 appendixesUpdated appendixes, including Signs and Symptoms Chart, Recommended Immunization Schedule, and Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health CareCompletely revised and updated topics on environmental health, infectious diseases, and nutritionTOPICS INCLUDE:StaffingProgram activities for healthy developmentHealth promotion and protectionNutrition and food serviceFacilities, supplies, equipment, and environmental healthPlay areas and playgrounds, and transportationInfectious diseasesChildren with special health care needs and disabilitiesAdministrationLicensing and community actionAnd more

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2019-02-28
Mått213 x 276 x 33 mm
Vikt1 424 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor598
Upplaga4
FörlagAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
ISBN9781610022972

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The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The AAP is the largest pediatric publisher in the world, with a diverse list of resources that includes essential clinical and practice management titles and award-winning books for parents.

AcknowledgementsIntroduction1. Staffing2. Program Activities for Healthy Development3. Health Promotion and Protection4. Nutrition and Food Service5. Facilities, Supplies, Equipment, and Environmental Health6. Play Areas/Playgrounds and Transportation7. Infectious Diseases8. Children With Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities9. Administration10. Licensing and Community ActionAppendix A: Signs and Symptoms ChartAppendix B: Major Occupational Health HazardsAppendix C: Nutrition Specialist, Registered Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist, Consultant, and Food Service Staff QualificationsAppendix D: GlovingAppendix E: Child Care Staff Health AssessmentAppendix F: Enrollment/Attendance/Symptom RecordAppendix G: Recommended Childhood Immunization ScheduleAppendix H: Recommended Adult Immunization ScheduleAppendix I: Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health CareAppendix J: Selecting an Appropriate Sanitizer or DisinfectantAppendix K: Routine Schedule for Cleaning, Sanitizing, and DisinfectingAppendix L: Cleaning Up Body FluidsAppendix M: Recognizing Child Abuse and NeglectAppendix N: Protective Factors Regarding Child Abuse and NeglectAppendix O: Care Plan for Children with Special Health Care NeedsAppendix P: Situations that Require Medical Attention Right AwayAppendix Q: Getting Started with MyPlateAppendix R: Choose MyPlate: 10 Tips to a Great PlateAppendix S: Physical Activity: How Much Is Needed?Appendix T: Foster CareAppendix U: Recommended Safe Minimum Internal Cooking TemperaturesAppendix V: Food Storage ChartAppendix W: Sample Food Service Cleaning ScheduleAppendix X: Adaptive Equipment for Children with Special Health Care NeedsAppendix Y: Non-Poisonous and Poisonous PlantsAppendix Z: Depth Required for Shock-Absorbing Surfacing Materials for Use Under Play EquipmentAppendix AA: Medication Administration PacketAppendix BB: Emergency Information Form for Children with Special Health Care NeedsAppendix CC: Incident Report FormAppendix DD: Injury Report Form for Indoor and Outdoor InjuriesAppendix EE: America's Playgrounds Safety Report CardAppendix FF: Child Health AssessmentAppendix GG: Licensing and Public Regulation of Early Childhood ProgramsAppendix HH: Use Zones and Clearance Dimensions for Single-and Multi-Axis SwingsAppendix II: Bicycle Helmets: Quick-Fit CheckAppendix JJ: Our Child Care Center Supports BreastfeedingAppendix KK: Authorization for Emergency Medical/Dental CareAppendix LL: Conversion Table CFOC 2nd Edition to 3rd EditionAppendix MM: Conversion Table CFOC 3rd Edition to 2nd Edition

Caring for Our Children has been selected as one of Doody’s Core Titles®“This is an exemplary and comprehensive resource for anyone working with early childcare and education programs/systems. This is a comprehensive compilation of national health and safety standards for childcare and education programs. These standards cover a variety of topics ranging from health, safety, and developmental needs of the young child to nutrition, cultural and ethnic concerns, indoor/outdoor learning environments, parent/guardian/family relationships, children with special healthcare needs, transportation, provider and system requirements, quality improvement, and more.” — Anne Turner-Henson, PhD, RN, FAAN, University of Alabama at BirminghamA 2023 Doody’s Core Title®