FCFC 202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Hand Washing, Nasal Congestion, Footstool
26 Mar 2017
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Causes of infectious diseases: illnesses caused by germs, which are microscopic organisms that can cause diseases. How diseases spread: direct or indirect contact. Indirect: via contaminated object or hands: droplet transmission, airborne transmission, blood borne or fluid transmission. Symptoms of disease: fever, cough, rash, vomiting, changes in the child"s typical behavior. Skin infections and contagious rashes: caused by viruses, bacteria, and fungi, sometimes associated with respiratory tract infection (e. g. , chicken pox, inclusion or exclusion policies depend on underlying cause, frequent hand washing helps to minimize spread. Heath assessments for teachers: before employment, teacher should obtain health assessment that includes: Controlling the spread of disease in early education settings: hand washing, conduct daily health checks, clean and sanitize, sanitary diapering and toileting procedures, use standard precautions, teach children preventive health practices. Diaper changing procedures: *** never leave child unattended. Place child on changing table, avoiding contact of soiled diaper with surrounding surfaces. Remove soiled diaper and enclose in disposable bag.
