Training Guides for the Head Start Learning Community: Preventing and ManagingCommunicable Diseases

摘要

The spread of communicable diseases is a fact of life in Head Start. Illnessesspread because children have close contact and naturally explore their environment by touching and putting things in their mouths. The demands of supervising children, wiping noses, diapering, preparing meals, and tending to injuries make practicing good hygiene all the time challenging staff and parents. The spread of communicable diseases can be reduced. This guide, helps inform Head Start programs about steps they can take to prevent and manage communicable diseases more effectively. Communication and cooperation must be established among program staff, parents, and health professionals. Programs must develop clear health policies and a plan for teaching staff, parents, and children about communicable diseases.