Managing Infectious Diseases In Child Care

An easy-to-use reference guide to help child care providers, health professionals, educators of child care providers, and parents identify the symptoms of infections common to group settings. It also informs readers about the methods of transmission, and recommends both immediate intervention strategies and child care exclusion and readmittance criteria. It will feature content from the AAP premier source of information on infectious diseases - the 2003 Red Book. It has been described as the publication that will "bridge" communication between pediatricians and child care workers. Product Highlights: *Medical information will be presented in a non-technical and easy-to-understand style *Features discussions on: - Infection Control Measures as it relates to Health Promotion and Hygiene; Sanitation, Disinfection, and Maintenance; Hand Washing; Diaper Changing; and more - Caregiver Health - Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria *4-color images illustrate the signs and symptoms of

Foreword

vii

About This Book

ix

Introduction: Keeping Children Healthy

1

(6)

Infection Overview

7

(4)

Infection Spread by Direct Contact With People or Objects

9

(1)

Infection Spread by the Fecal-Oral Route

9

(1)

Infection Spread by the Respiratory Route

9

(1)

Infection Spread Through Blood, Urine, and Saliva

9

(2)

Infection Control Measures

11

(10)

Administration and Consultation

13

(2)

Sanitation, Disinfection, and Maintenance

15

(1)

Common Sanitation Issues

15

(2)

Hand Washing Steps

17

(2)

Diaper Changing Steps

19

(1)

Components of a Diapering Area

20

(1)

Caregiver/Teacher Health

21

(4)

Introduction

23

(1)

Health Appraisals

23

(1)

Health Limitations of Staff

23

(1)

Infectious Diseases

23

(1)

Dental Decay

24

(1)

Recognizing the III Child: Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria

25

(6)

Daily Health Assessment Check

27

(1)

When to Get Immediate Medical Help

27

(1)

Children Who Are Ill

27

(1)

Conditions That Do Not Require Exclusion

27

(1)

Conditions Requiring Temporary Exclusion

28

(1)

Procedures for a Child Who Requires Exclusion

29

(1)

Reportable Conditions

29

(1)

Preparing for Managing Illness

29

(2)

Signs and Symptoms Chart

31

(10)

Quick Reference Sheets

41

(90)

Bites (Human and Animal)

43

(2)

Campylobacter

45

(2)

Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Infections)

47

(2)

Common Skin Warts (Human Papillomavirus)

49

(2)

Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

51

(2)

Diaper Rash/Thrush (Candidiasis)

53

(2)

Diarrhea

55

(2)

Ear Infection

57

(2)

Escherichia coli Diarrhea

59

(2)

Fifth Disease (Human Parvovirus B19)

61

(2)

Giardiasis

63

(2)

Haemophilus influenzae Type b (Hib)

65

(2)

Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Most Commonly Enterovirus)

67

(2)

Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis)

69

(2)

Hepatitis A

71

(2)

Hepatitis B

73

(2)

Herpes Simplex

75

(2)

Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)

77

(2)

Impetigo

79

(2)

Influenza

81

(2)

Lyme Disease (and Other Tick-borne Diseases)

83

(2)

Measles

85

(2)

Meningitis

87

(2)

Molluscum Contagiosum

89

(2)

Mononucleosis

91

(2)

Mosquito-borne Diseases

93

(2)

Mumps

95

(2)

Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)

97

(2)

Pinworms

99

(2)

Pneumonia

101

(2)

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

103

(2)

Ringworm (Tinea)

105

(2)

Roseola (Human Herpesvirus 6)

107

(2)

Rotavirus

109

(2)

Rubella (German Measles)

111

(2)

Salmonella

113

(2)

Scabies

115

(2)

Shigella

117

(2)

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

119

(2)

Strep Throat (Streptococcal Pharyngitis) and Scarlet Fever

121

(2)

Tuberculosis (TB)

123

(2)

Upper Respiratory Infection (Common Cold)

125

(2)

Urinary Tract Infection

127

(2)

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

129

(2)

Role of the Health Consultant in Child Care and Schools

131

(4)

Immunization Schedule and Information

135

(4)

Bioterrorism

139

(4)

Sample Letters and Forms

143

(10)

Parent/Guardian Alert Letter

145

(1)

Information About This Disease

146

(1)

Suspected Illness or Communicable Disease

147

(1)

Parent/Health Professional Release Form

148

(1)

Symptom Record

149

(1)

Return to Group Care Form

150

(1)

Request for Medication Administration by Caregivers/Teachers Other Than the Parent

151

(2)

Glossary

153

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Managing Infectious Diseases In Child Care And Schools

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