Model Health Policies for Child Care Health Facilities

Child Care Health Program
Model Health Policies

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ADA Individual Plan of Care
Asthma and Allergies:
	Child Asthma Plan (0-5 year olds)
	Health Care Provider’s Report of Allergies
	Child Care Emergency Plan for Allergic Reactions
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Plan
Breastfeeding: Child care providers play a very special role in helping babies get the best nutrition for a healthy start in life. Health professionals agree that breastmilk is the best food for babies. Babies that are separated from their mothers, and in your care, can still have the benefits of breastmilk. In order to support breastfeeding mothers and infants in the child care setting, the Child Care Health Program staff has created two documents. The first describes the components of a breastfeeding friendly child care program. The second is a model policy that is designed to assist child care providers in supporting breastfeeding mothers and infants and in protecting the health of breastfed babies. We hope that you will find these documents useful in your programs.
	Breastfeeding Policy
	Criteria for a Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Program
Communicable Diseases:
	Communicable Disease Letters for Families: Use these updated letters to notify families about a possible exposure to an infectious disease. They advise staff and families on how to limit the spread of the disease, symptoms to look for, and whether a child may attend child care if affected. These letters can help you maintain a healthier child care environment; they also satisfy the posting requirement in WAC 170-295-3030. If you have questions about communicable disease or exclusion from child care due to illness, please contact the Child Care Health Program at 206-296-2770. Family letters:
		Chickenpox
		Cold sores
		Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
		Fifth Disease
		Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease
		Impetigo
		Lice
		Molluscum contagiosum
		Mononucleosis
		Pinworms
		Ringworm
		Staph or MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
	Reportable Diseases For Child Care Providers
	Exclusion Guidelines
First Aid
	First Aid Kit
	First Aid Kit Inspection Checklist
Health Policy
Incident Log
Medications and sunscreen
Other forms available by contacting your child care public health nurse include: Individual plan of care Diabetes Health Care Plan Contact your Public Health Nurse at 206-296-2770
Pesticide Policy (PDF)
Pet Policies:
	Care and Handling of Animals on Child Care Center Premises
	Fish Policy