ILLNESS & INFECTION CONTROL IN CARE Educators are able to provide education and care for children with mild illness e.g. colds, and if the child is well enough to participate in the activities programmed for the day. However, Health Department regulations do not permit children with an infectious illness to attend education and care services. A child with an infectious illness/condition jeopardises not only the health of the other children, but also the health of the Educators and their children. A medical certificate will be required before a child who has had an infectious illness can return into care. Each Educator has a copy of the current Health Department Schedule 6 Exclusion List for Infectious Diseases. (Refer also Appendix Document 1. of this handbook, Source: National Health and – Medical Research Council). 4.1 ADMINSTRATION OF MEDICATION When medication is to be administered to the child by the Educator on behalf of the Parent, the appropriate Medication Record must be completed by the Parent. The Medication Record will show when the last dosage was given in the previous 24 hours, and the requested times and manner for administering doses by the Educator. Parents and Educator will sign against the entries to confirm the appropriate administration of medication throughout the childcare period. Administration of all mediations will be in accordance with the Scheme’s medication Policy. 4.2 ASTHMA PLANS / ALLERGY PLANS / ANAPHYLAXIS PLANS Any with diagnosed Asthma, Allergy or Anaphylaxis condition will need to have a plan available at the initial interview or as soon as possible after diagnosis. The Plan must be completed by the child’s Doctor and given to the Coordination Unit and a copy to the child’s Educator. The child’s parent and educator need to also discuss and document a communication and risk minimisation plan, with the assistance of a coordinator if required. Should there be any changes during the course of provision of education and care, new plans must be completed. Refer to Service Policy Document.
ILLNESS & INFECTION CONTROL IN CARE Educators are able to provide education and care for children with mild illness e.g. colds, and if the child is well enough to participate in the activities programmed for the day. However, Health Department regulations do not permit children with an infectious illness to attend education and care services. A child with an infectious illness/condition jeopardises not only the health of the other children, but also the health of the Educators and their children. A medical certificate will be required before a child who has had an infectious illness can return into care. Each Educator has a copy of the current Health Department Schedule 6 Exclusion List for Infectious Diseases. (Refer also Appendix – Document 1. of this handbook, Source: National Health and Medical Research Council). 4.1 ADMINSTRATION OF MEDICATION When medication is to be administered to the child by the Educator on behalf of the Parent, the appropriate Medication Record must be completed by the Parent. The Medication Record will show when the last dosage was given in the previous 24 hours, and the requested times and manner for administering doses by the Educator. Parents and Educator will sign against the entries to confirm the appropriate administration of medication throughout the childcare period. Administration of all mediations will be in accordance with the Scheme’s medication Policy. 4.2 ASTHMA PLANS / ALLERGY PLANS / ANAPHYLAXIS PLANS Any with diagnosed Asthma, Allergy or Anaphylaxis condition will need to have a plan available at the initial interview or as soon as possible after diagnosis. The Plan must be completed by the child’s Doctor and given to the Coordination Unit and a copy to the child’s Educator. The child’s parent and educator need to also discuss and document a communication and risk minimisation plan, with the assistance of a coordinator if required. Should there be any changes during the course of provision of education and care, new plans must be completed. Refer to Service Policy Document.
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