Health and Safety Resources
Protecting the health and well-being of children, staff and families is an important component of a child care program. Our Child Care Aware Health and Safety consultants provide information and training on a variety of topics to help child care providers create and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children.
Helpful Resources
Caring for Our Children is a comprehensive resource which encompasses every aspect of child care. Visit the Caring for Our Children website for more information.
HAVE A QUESTION?
Contact a Health & Safety Consultant: 800-997-8515
HealthAndSafety@ndchildcare.org
Submit a question or request individualized support ➜
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Special Health Care Plans
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A written health care plan (HCP) is required by licensing for those children with a diagnosed special need. These plans give care providers the vital information they need to manage the child’s condition on a daily basis, what to do in an emergency and how to help the child participate as fully as possible in the child care program.
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Child Care Aware® Health Consultant Sarah Myers demonstrates how to create a Care Plan Clipboard that will keep important information about a child's special needs accessible to care staff.
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Medication Administration
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Giving over-the-counter and prescription medication is a big responsibility. It is important to obtain authorization, follow licensing requirements, and implement best practices to reduce your liability risk.
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This includes products such as Tylenol, Motrin, etc.
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This applies to medications that are available by prescription from a doctor or health professional
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This apples to products such as diaper ointment, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, insect repellent etc.
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Health Emergencies & First Aid
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There are many types of emergencies that could potentially occur in child care: anaphylactic reactions, injuries, storms, fire, etc. Having a first aid kit readily accessible - on-site and off-site - can help you respond quickly.
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Safety & Injury Prevention
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Keeping children safe is the first priority of any child care program. While all injuries cannot be prevented, providing safe environments and active supervision decreases the possibility.
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OUTDOOR SAFETY
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HEALTH & SAFETY CHECKLISTS
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Healthy Practices & Disease Prevention
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Following proper procedures for sanitizing surfaces, handwashing and having exclusion guidelines in place decreases the spread of germs and keeps everyone healthier.
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HANDWASHING
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PREPARING and SERVING FOOD
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Child Care Aware® Health Consultant Sarah Myers demonstrates how to set your work space and prepare a bottle of formula in a child care setting.
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Child Care Aware® Health Consultant Sarah Myers demonstrates how to clean and sanitize food prep and eating areas in a child care setting.
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Child Care Aware® Health Consultant Sarah Myers demonstrates best practices for handling dishes, glasses and utensils when serving food in a child care setting.
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Child Care Aware® Health Consultant, Sarah Myers, talks about safe and sanitary ways to prepare and serve food in a child care setting.
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Child Care Aware® Health Consultant Sarah Myers shares 7 important things to remember when serving food in a child care setting.
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Child Care Aware® Health Consultant Sarah Myers talks about ways that mealtime can be an opportunity for children to learn how to pass and serve food, practice manners and build social skills.
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TOOTH BRUSHING and ORAL HYGIENE
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CLEANING, DISINFECTING and SANITIZING
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HEAD LICE
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This manual developed by the North Dakota Department of Health provides information about head lice, prevention actions, treatment options and guidelines appropriate for use in the home, child-care settings, schools and communities
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IMMUNIZATIONS