DCF 40 HOURS CHILD CARE (HSAN) HEALTH,
SAFETY, AND NUTRITION (2019)
Appetite - ANSWER ->A desire to eat.
Isolation Area - ANSWER ->A designated area for a child
who becomes ill at the facility, which must be away from
the other, healthy children.
Safety Hazards - ANSWER ->Things in the environment
that can be identified as dangerous to one's health and
welfare.
Communicable Disease - ANSWER ->Disease that can be
spread from one person to another.
Disinfect - ANSWER ->To kill germs on surfaces or objects
by using chemicals. This process does not necessarily
clean dirty surfaces or remove all germs, but by killing
germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower
the risk of spreading infection.
Impermeable Surface - ANSWER ->A surface that is
resistant to water, chemicals, and other fluids. These
surfaces are required in areas such as changing stations,
playpens, cots, and sleeping mats.
,Vaccine - ANSWER ->A product that protects an
individual from contracting an infectious disease by
stimulating their immune system.
Health - ANSWER ->The total well-being of a person—
including the physical, mental, and social self—in the
absence of disease or other abnormal conditions.
Clean - ANSWER ->To remove dirt, debris, and germs by
scrubbing and washing with soap (or detergent) and
water. The process does not necessarily kill germs, but
lowers the risk of spreading infection.
Evacuation Plan - ANSWER ->Procedures for getting
children and staff out of a building; applied during fire
drills and other emergency situations.
Immunizations - ANSWER ->The process of administering
a vaccine to make an individual protected from
contracting an infectious disease.
Nutrition - ANSWER ->The processes by which a person,
animal, or plant takes in and utilizes food substances.
,Sanitize - ANSWER ->The process of destroying or
reducing organisms to a safe level; including properly
cleaned equipment and surfaces, such as sinks and sleep
mats.
Child care programs have a responsibility to maintain an
environment that will promote children's health. What is
health? - ANSWER ->Health is the total well-being of the
child—including the physical, emotional, social, and
mental self—in the absence of disease or abnormal
conditions.
Characteristics of a healthy environment that promote
good health practices include: - ANSWER ->-Clean work
and play areas
-Proper hygiene practices
-Implementation and routine practice of a written health
policy
Written policies regarding health practices are essential
to maintaining a healthy environment in your child care
program. - ANSWER ->-All policies should be accessible to
all staff
-At hire, employees should be given a copy of the policies
-Rules should be posted and given to families
, Why is it important to have policies written? - ANSWER -
>-To ensure parents and child care professionals are
aware of procedures
-To make sure everyone follows the same rules
Establishing and following a written policy is an effective
way of maintaining a safe and healthy child care
program. - ANSWER ->Following your program's written
health policies will help to ensure that the children in
your care have an environment that is as free of disease
as possible.
Observation - ANSWER ->plays an essential role in
determining a healthy environment and assists the
caregiver in assessing the state of a child's health.
A healthy child - ANSWER ->has a good appetite,
appearance, and activity level.
How are each of the senses used to observe a child? -
ANSWER ->We can use our senses—sight, touch, sound,
and smell—when checking for signs of wellness and/or
illness.
SAFETY, AND NUTRITION (2019)
Appetite - ANSWER ->A desire to eat.
Isolation Area - ANSWER ->A designated area for a child
who becomes ill at the facility, which must be away from
the other, healthy children.
Safety Hazards - ANSWER ->Things in the environment
that can be identified as dangerous to one's health and
welfare.
Communicable Disease - ANSWER ->Disease that can be
spread from one person to another.
Disinfect - ANSWER ->To kill germs on surfaces or objects
by using chemicals. This process does not necessarily
clean dirty surfaces or remove all germs, but by killing
germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower
the risk of spreading infection.
Impermeable Surface - ANSWER ->A surface that is
resistant to water, chemicals, and other fluids. These
surfaces are required in areas such as changing stations,
playpens, cots, and sleeping mats.
,Vaccine - ANSWER ->A product that protects an
individual from contracting an infectious disease by
stimulating their immune system.
Health - ANSWER ->The total well-being of a person—
including the physical, mental, and social self—in the
absence of disease or other abnormal conditions.
Clean - ANSWER ->To remove dirt, debris, and germs by
scrubbing and washing with soap (or detergent) and
water. The process does not necessarily kill germs, but
lowers the risk of spreading infection.
Evacuation Plan - ANSWER ->Procedures for getting
children and staff out of a building; applied during fire
drills and other emergency situations.
Immunizations - ANSWER ->The process of administering
a vaccine to make an individual protected from
contracting an infectious disease.
Nutrition - ANSWER ->The processes by which a person,
animal, or plant takes in and utilizes food substances.
,Sanitize - ANSWER ->The process of destroying or
reducing organisms to a safe level; including properly
cleaned equipment and surfaces, such as sinks and sleep
mats.
Child care programs have a responsibility to maintain an
environment that will promote children's health. What is
health? - ANSWER ->Health is the total well-being of the
child—including the physical, emotional, social, and
mental self—in the absence of disease or abnormal
conditions.
Characteristics of a healthy environment that promote
good health practices include: - ANSWER ->-Clean work
and play areas
-Proper hygiene practices
-Implementation and routine practice of a written health
policy
Written policies regarding health practices are essential
to maintaining a healthy environment in your child care
program. - ANSWER ->-All policies should be accessible to
all staff
-At hire, employees should be given a copy of the policies
-Rules should be posted and given to families
, Why is it important to have policies written? - ANSWER -
>-To ensure parents and child care professionals are
aware of procedures
-To make sure everyone follows the same rules
Establishing and following a written policy is an effective
way of maintaining a safe and healthy child care
program. - ANSWER ->Following your program's written
health policies will help to ensure that the children in
your care have an environment that is as free of disease
as possible.
Observation - ANSWER ->plays an essential role in
determining a healthy environment and assists the
caregiver in assessing the state of a child's health.
A healthy child - ANSWER ->has a good appetite,
appearance, and activity level.
How are each of the senses used to observe a child? -
ANSWER ->We can use our senses—sight, touch, sound,
and smell—when checking for signs of wellness and/or
illness.
