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A quick, observation-based check of a child’s health done every day when the child arrives.
What is a daily health check?
what does a teacher have to do to ensure that children are never left alone?
supervise children at all times
What are the most common allergies in children?
Nuts, eggs, and lactose.
what is handwashing?
This is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in early childhood settings.
what are children's health records?
Records that include a child’s medical history, immunizations, emergency information, and permissions.
what is active supervision?
staying where you can see, hear, and count all children at all times.
How does the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) protect children?
By enforcing safety regulations to make sure that children's toys with hazardous products are not sold in the USA.
what are gloves?
These protective items should be worn when in contact with blood or bodily fluids in early childhood programs.
what is promoting dental hygiene?
Practices like teaching children to brush their teeth daily and involving families in oral care.
what are daily safety checks?
inspecting the classroom & materials for hazards each day.
why is it important to be alert of those children with allergies or asthma even when they use hazard free products in their intended way?
Some product release fumes, dust and that can cause issues when they make contact with skin of those with skin sensitivity.
what are universal precautions?
This term refers to practices such as wearing gloves, proper waste disposal, and cleaning contaminated surfaces to prevent infection.
what is sleep?
A process that supports growth, brain development, memory, and overall health in children.
what is redirection?
guiding children away from something unsafe towards safe choices.
how do you prevent children from being poisoned?
By keeping all cleaning supplies and chemicals locked.
what is contact with animals or insects?
Infectious diseases can spread through direct contact, respiratory droplets, contaminated food or water, objects, and this additional method.
what is Developmental screening?
A process used to identify possible developmental delays early and decide if further evaluation is needed.
what is modeling safe behavior?
demonstrating safe actions for children to learn and copy from.
where can I put poison plants?
Out of reach of children and pets.
what is disinfecting?
This process uses chemicals to destroy most microorganisms on nonporous surfaces.