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Health Policies for Infection Control PreventionProtectionPromoting Good HealthImplications for Teachers

Health Policies for Infection ControlHealth Policies should include:

Mechanisms of disease spreadImmunizationsSanitationEnvironmental quality controlCaregiver methods and practices for

minimum risk and maximum health protection


Mechanisms of Infectious Disease Spread

Via germs and bacteria - organisms that cause diseases

Specific child care practices that contribute

Infants and toddlers mouth toys, so are more likely to be exposed to organisms that cause disease



Respiratory Tract Transmission Most common Tiny droplets from eyes,

mouth and nose are in air Transmitted through air when

another person breathes it in They can multiply and cause

illness Hand washing is major

deterrent to spread


Mechanisms of Infectious Disease Spread Fecal Oral Transmission

Germs from one person’s feces find their way into another person’s mouth, are swallowed and get into the digestive system

Most common way is when hands are not washed after toileting, before eating, or food preparation

Water tables are another methodHand washing is major deterrent to spread



Direct Contact TransmissionOccurs when one person has contact with

secretions from an infected personSecretions can be left on doorknobs, toys, and

other objectsAlso occurs with parasites, such as lice

infestation occurs with contactGood hygiene including hand washing and

sanitizing are deterrents to spread.


Mechanisms of Infectious Disease Spread Blood Contact Transmission

Occurs when infected blood of one person enters bloodstream of another person

Spread occurs when infected person has cut, scraped skin, or bloody nose and person interacting with infected person has open sore, chapped hands, etc.

Can also occur when mucous membranes come into contact with infected blood

Disposable gloves should be worn when treating presence of blood

Child-biting becomes a serious issue




Universal Sanitary Practicesfor the Early Childhood Education Environment

HandwashingUse Universal Sanitary

Hand Washing Procedures

Can you describe them?



DiaperingProper diapering

procedures should be followed to avoid the spread of infection



ToiletingThis is a good time to

teach children about the importance of hand washing



Cleaning, Sanitizing and DisinfectingDefine the

differenceWhat constitutes

contamination?


Environmental Quality Control for Disease Prevention

Water PlayPlay Dough and

ClayAir Quality

Monitor for disease prevention


Reality Check: The Issue of Head Lice in the Early Childhood Education Environment

What about the “no-nits” policy—Does it still work, or should it be thrown out?


Reality Check: At Risk for Preventable Diseases

Why do some children go unimmunized?


Implications for Teachers

EducationFor FamiliesRole modeling

Handwashing especially important


Implications for TeachersCultural Competence

ImmunizationProvide resources for connection to source for

immunizationSupervision

Prevent spreadRequire and monitor immunizationsReport some illnessesExclude some childrenBe prepared


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