Health & Dev Screening
What if a parent doesn't know an answer to a question?
If parent doesn't know, enter "N/A" or "0" and in the comments box enter what parent says.
Ex. "I am a foster parent and don't know"
"I can't remember my child started walking"
How many days does a child have to obtain missing immunization from the start date?
10 days
How many cavities generate a referral?
AAAALLLLL cavities!
Yes, even treated cavities!
How do you make sure classroom staff is aware of which children have medication?
Everyone at the site is trained on administering the medication for every child. Health team gives updates at site meetings.
The Health & Development Screening is available in the enrollment packet as backup in the event that there is no access to a computer/wifi at the time of enrollment.
False- the H&D screening was taken out of the enrollment packet
When is it ok to complete the H&D Screening on paper?
Only when you don't have access to a computer.
But, it should be transferred to CP.
The only exceptions that are approved from receiving vaccinations.
If the child is on a behind schedule due to being in foster care or homelessness or under medical treatment.
Do all referrals come from red flags?
Yes.
But not every red flag generates a referral
Where is the medication stored?
In the red insulated bag.
The Toilet Training Initiative is only for HS.
True
When doing the H&D screening, parent states that child doesn't have a physical/dental exam?
Select "No" and one of the barriers
These are acceptable proof of immunizations.
Yello card
CA Immunization Form
Clinic print-out
Who is responsible for closing out a referral?
The Health Coordinator
If the child goes outside where is the medication placed?
The medication goes outside and is hung on a hook out of reach of other children.
The Consent Refusal Form is posted in the FA office.
False- the Consent Refusal Form is posted behind the allergy list in the classroom.
Why is it important to review a child's H&D screening?
To discover any health conditions or clarify any questions that can affect the health and well-being of a child in the classroom
What if parent says they lost child's immunization record?
Let your MA know so they can look up immunizations online or request fax from clinic.
Name 4 of the 9 health issues that generate a referral for health?
1. Diagnosed medical condition
2. Child requires medication at the site
3. MD required recommendations for school
4. HGB < or = 11.0
5. Hearing Problem
6. Vision problem
7. Lead level > 3.5
8. No medical or dental insurance
9. ALL Cavities
If mom left the medication at home can she sign the child into class?
No. If the medication is not at the site the child cannot stay.
The MMR and Hep B are the two vaccines that need to be administered on or after 1st bday
False- MMR and Hib
H&D screening should be completed at enrollment and reviewed at re-enrollment.
How many polio and Dtap immunizations should a child have?
3 Polio
4 Dtap
What are red flags?
Any information from the Health History, Physical, and Dental exam form that requires further follow-up or clarification
Who is instructed on epipen administration?
Everyone. We all get trained during CPR & First Aid Training.
Children in foster care or who are homeless are the only two exemptions from immunization requirements if they are behind schedule.
False- foster care, homeless and/or under medical treatment