Main description:

Completely revised and updated, the new sixth edition of this award-winning quick reference guide provides essential information about the prevention and management of infectious diseases in early childhood education settings, such as child care centers and schools.

This edition is aligned with the most recent version of the premier American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) source of information on infectious diseases, Red Book (R): 2021-2024 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases, 32nd Edition.

The robust section of more than 55 quick reference fact sheets on common infectious diseases and symptoms has been expanded to include a new sheet with pediatrician-approved guidance on best practices regarding COVID-19. Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools now includes information on pandemic preparedness and introduces a new website that will be continually updated with time-sensitive information for the prevention of infectious diseases.

As always, the guide is easy to use and provides clear, authoritative guidance on limiting the spread of infection.

Contents:

Preface

About This Book

What Is New in This Edition?

Chapter 1 Overview of Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools

Introduction
Keeping Children and Adults in Group Settings Healthy
Roles of Families, Staff Members, and Health Professionals in Managing Infectious Diseases for Children Enrolled in Early Education and Child Care
Planning and Policies

Chapter 2 Reduce the Risk of Infection: Practice Prevention

Safe Food Preparation and Service
Hand Hygiene
Changing Diapers, Soiled Disposable Training Pants, and Soiled Underwear
Preventive Oral Health
Standard Precautions
Sanitation, Disinfection, and Maintenance
Heating, Ventilation, and Air-conditioning

Chapter 3 Health of Teachers, Caregivers, and Other Staff Members

Introduction
Preemployment Requirements and Ongoing Adult Health Appraisals and Immunizations
Immunization With Recommended Vaccines
Oral Health Practices in Early Childhood Education Settings
Health Limitations for Staff Members
Policies and Procedures Related to Caring for Staff and Children Who Are Ill
Staff Learn, Teach, and Practice Minimizing Infectious Diseases

Chapter 4 Recognizing the Ill Child: Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria

Daily Health Check
Elements to Observe and Information to Gather
Situations That Require Medical Attention Right Away
Conditions That Do Not Require Exclusion to Control Spread of Disease to Others
Conditions Requiring Temporary Exclusion
Procedures for a Child Who Requires Exclusion
Reportable/Notifiable Conditions
Preparing for Managing Illness

Chapter 5 Signs and Symptoms Chart

Chapter 6 Quick Reference Sheets

Bedbugs
Bites (Human and Animal)
Boil/Abscess/Cellulitis
Campylobacter
Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Infections)
Clostridium difficile (Also Called "C diff")
COVID-19
Croup
Cryptosporidiosis
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection
Dental Caries (Early Childhood Caries, Tooth Decay, or Cavities)
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
Diarrhea Caused by Specific Types of E coli (Escherichia coli)
Ear Infection
Fever
Fifth Disease (Human Parvovirus B19)
Giardiasis
Haemophilus influenzae Type b (Hib)
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Hepatitis A Infection
Hepatitis B Infection
Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores)
HIV/AIDS
Impetigo
Influenza
Lice (Pediculosis Capitis)
Lyme Disease (and Other Tick-borne Diseases)
Measles
Meningitis
Molluscum Contagiosum
Mononucleosis
Mosquito-borne Diseases
Mouth Sores
Mumps
Norovirus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pinworms
Pneumonia
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Ringworm
Roseola (Human Herpesvirus 6 and 7)
Rotavirus
Rubella (German Measles)
Salmonella
Scabies
Shigella
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Staphylococcus aureus (Methicillin-Resistant [MRSA] and Methicillin-Sensitive [MSSA])
Strep Throat (Streptococcal Pharyngitis) and Scarlet Fever
Sty
Thrush (Candidiasis)
Tuberculosis (TB)
Upper Respiratory Infection (Common Cold)
Urinary Tract Infection
Vomiting
Warts (Human Papillomavirus)
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

Chapter 7 Infectious Disease Outbreaks, Epidemics, Pandemics, and Bioterrorism

Why Children Are Especially Vulnerable
Planning
Types of Infectious Disease Emergencies
Closure of Group Care Facilities
Quick Communication and Initiation of Emergency Procedures
Symptom Records
Parent/Legal Guardian Notification
Tracking Procedure
Corrective Action

Chapter 8 Sample Letters, Forms, and Relevant Resources

Child Health Assessment Form
Special Care Plan Form
Medication Administration Packet
Letter to Staff About Occupational Health Risks
Refusal to Vaccinate Form
Staff Health Assessment Form
Routine Schedule for Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting
Selecting an Appropriate Sanitizer or Disinfectant
Cleaning Up Body Fluids
Sample Health Information Consent Form
Sample Food Service Cleaning Schedule
Diapering Poster
Gloving
Infections Caused by Interactions of Humans With Pets and Wild Animals
Symptom Record Form
Enrollment/Attendance/Symptom Record
Situations That Require Medical Attention Right Away
Sample Letter to Families About Exposure to Communicable Disease

Glossary
Index