The federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) laws protect the health and safety of workers. OSHA laws, or “standards,” ensure that employers protect their employees from work-related hazards, including exposure to diseases carried in the blood. The NC Department… Continue reading
Use this self-assessment to identify areas of a child care facility that may not be accessible to people with disabilities. If “no” is marked for any of these items, contact a local Child Care Health Consultant for support. A CCHC can conduct a more in-depth assessment of the facility and help identify community resources to improve access.
Daily health checks help early educators to identify potential concerns about a child’s health including recent illness or injury in the child and the family. Health checks help reduce the spread of infectious diseases in child care settings by identifying children who should be excluded and enable early educators to plan for necessary care while the child is at the facility. Every day, a trained staff member should conduct a health check of each child… Continue reading
Be prepared to respond when someone without a prescription for epinephrine experiences a severe allergic reaction. About severe allergic reactions A sudden, severe allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis (anna-fih-LACK-sis). It can occur suddenly and worsen quickly. Approximately 22% of anaphylactic… Continue reading
Children are surprisingly tough, but early educators know all too well that a child’s body can be just as fragile as it is strong. In this issue of “Be on the Safe Side,” from the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education, the topic is a relatively common injury experienced by young children–nursemaid’s elbow… Continue reading
Before bringing a new product, medication, or device, into a child care facility it is best practice to first determine if it is safe. Check the links below for safety information. Searching for recalls is one good way to determine if a product is unsafe… Continue reading
