Communication plan: A plan that forms part of the policy and outlines how the service will communicate with parents/guardians and staff in relation to the policy. The communication plan also describes how parents/guardians and staff will be informed about risk minimisation plans and emergency procedures to be followed when a child diagnosed as at risk of any medical condition such as anaphylaxis is enrolled at the service. The principle of maintaining health and the practices put in place to achieve this. Hygiene: Medical condition: In accordance with the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011, the term medical condition includes asthma, diabetes or a diagnosis that a child is at risk of anaphylaxis, and the management of such conditions. A document that has been prepared and signed by a doctor that Medical management plan: describes symptoms, causes, clear instructions on action and treatment for the child’s specific medical condition, and includes the child’s name and a photograph of the child. An example of this is the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Action Plan. Risk minimisation: The implementation of a range of strategies to reduce the risk of an adverse affect from the mismanagement of a specific medical condition at the service. Risk minimisation plan: A service-specific plan that details each child’s medical condition, and identifies the risks of the medical condition and practical strategies to minimise those risks, and who is responsible for implementing the strategies. The risk minimisation plan should be developed by families of children with specific medical conditions that require medical management plans, in consultation with staff at the service upon enrolment or diagnosis of the condition. Sources Staying Healthy: Preventing infectious diseases in early childhood education and care services (5th edition, 2013) National Health and Medical Research Council: Guide to the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011, p 62: Service policies Administration of First Aid Policy Administration of Medication Policy Anaphylaxis Policy Asthma Policy Dealing with Infectious Diseases Policy Diabetes Policy Epilepsy Policy Incident, Injury, Trauma and Illness Policy Privacy and Confidentiality Policy Supervision of Children Policy The Approved Provider is responsible for: ensuring that all staff and volunteers are provided with a copy of this policy and have a clear understanding of the procedures and practices outlined within developing and implementing a communication plan and encouraging ongoing communication between parents/guardians and regarding the current status of the child’s specific health care need, allergy or other relevant medical condition, this policy and its implementation
Communication plan: A plan that forms part of the policy and outlines how the service will communicate with parents/guardians and staff in relation to the policy. The communication plan also describes how parents/guardians and staff will be informed about risk minimisation plans and emergency procedures to be followed when a child diagnosed as at risk of any medical condition such as anaphylaxis is enrolled at the service. Hygiene: The principle of maintaining health and the practices put in place to achieve this. Medical condition: In accordance with the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011, the term medical condition includes asthma, diabetes or a diagnosis that a child is at risk of anaphylaxis, and the management of such conditions. Medical management plan: A document that has been prepared and signed by a doctor that describes symptoms, causes, clear instructions on action and treatment for the child’s specific medical condition, and includes the child’s name and a photograph of the child. An example of this is the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Action Plan. Risk minimisation: The implementation of a range of strategies to reduce the risk of an adverse affect from the mismanagement of a specific medical condition at the service. Risk minimisation plan: A service-specific plan that details each child’s medical condition, and identifies the risks of the medical condition and practical strategies to minimise those risks, and who is responsible for implementing the strategies. The risk minimisation plan should be developed by families of children with specific medical conditions that require medical management plans, in consultation with staff at the service upon enrolment or diagnosis of the condition. Sources Staying Healthy: Preventing infectious diseases in early childhood education and care services (5th edition, 2013) National Health and Medical Research Council: Guide to the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011, p 62: Service policies Administration of First Aid Policy Administration of Medication Policy Anaphylaxis Policy Asthma Policy Dealing with Infectious Diseases Policy Diabetes Policy Epilepsy Policy Incident, Injury, Trauma and Illness Policy Privacy and Confidentiality Policy Supervision of Children Policy The Approved Provider is responsible for: ensuring that all staff and volunteers are provided with a copy of this policy and have a clear understanding of the procedures and practices outlined within developing and implementing a communication plan and encouraging ongoing communication between parents/guardians and regarding the current status of the child’s specific health care need, allergy or other relevant medical condition, this policy and its implementation