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Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools, 4th Ed

A Quick Reference Guide

Edited by Susan S. Aronson, MD, FAAP and Timothy R. Shope, MD, MPH, FAAP
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This award-winning guide provides child care directors, teachers, and caregivers with essential information on the prevention and management of infectious diseases in group care settings. The newly revised and updated fourth edition is aligned with the most recent version of the premier AAP source of information on infectious diseases Red Book®. The robust section of more than 50 quick reference fact sheets on common infectious diseases and symptoms has been expanded to include new sheets on Clostridium difficile (or "C diff"), Norovirus, and Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA and MSSA).

Additionally, the sample letters and forms section offers new and updated documents on pressing topics including a refusal to vaccinate form. As always, the guide is easy to use, providing clear, authoritative guidance on limiting the spread of infection.

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  1. Page IX
    Preface
  2. Page X
    About This Book
  3. Page XI
    What Is New in This Edition?
  4. Page 1
    1. Overview of Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools
    1. Page 3
      Introduction
    2. Page 5
      Keeping Children and Adults in Group Settings Healthy
    3. Page 10
      The Role of the Health Advocate, Health Consultant, and School Health Personnel
    4. Page 13
      Planning and Policies
  5. Page 15
    2. Reduce the Risk of Infection: Practice Prevention
    1. Page 17
      Safe Food Preparation and Service
    2. Page 18
      Hand Hygiene
    3. Page 21
      Changing Diapers, Soiled Disposable Training Pants, and Soiled Underwear
    4. Page 24
      Oral Health
    5. Page 25
      Standard Precautions
    6. Page 26
      Sanitation, Disinfection, and Maintenance
    7. Page 29
      Heating, Ventilation, and Air-conditioning
  6. Page 31
    3. Health of Teachers/Caregivers and Other Staff Members
    1. Page 33
      Introduction
    2. Page 33
      Preemployment Requirements and Ongoing Adult Health Appraisals and Immunizations
    3. Page 34
      Immunization With Recommended Vaccines
    4. Page 35
      Oral Health
    5. Page 35
      Health Limitations for Staff Members
    6. Page 37
      Policies and Procedures Related to Caring for Staff and Children Who Are Ill
    7. Page 38
      Staff Learn, Teach, and Practice Minimizing Infectious Diseases
  7. Page 41
    4. Recognizing the Ill Child: Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria
    1. Page 43
      Daily Health Check
    2. Page 43
      Elements to Observe and Information to Gather
    3. Page 43
      Situations That Require Medical Attention Right Away
    4. Page 44
      Conditions That Do Not Require Exclusion to Control Spread of Disease to Others
    5. Page 45
      Conditions Requiring Temporary Exclusion
    6. Page 47
      Procedures for a Child Who Requires Exclusion
    7. Page 48
      Reportable/Notifiable Conditions
    8. Page 48
      Preparing for Managing Illness
  8. Page 49
    5. Signs and Symptoms Chart
  9. Page 59
    6. Quick Reference Sheets
    1. Page 61
      Bedbugs
    2. Page 63
      Bites (Human and Animal)
    3. Page 69
      Boil/Abscess/Cellulitis
    4. Page 71
      Campylobacter
    5. Page 73
      Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Infections)
    6. Page 75
      Clostridium Difficile (Also Called “C diff”)
    7. Page 77
      Cryptosporidiosis
    8. Page 79
      Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection
    9. Page 81
      Dental Caries (Early Childhood Caries, Tooth Decay, or Cavities)
    10. Page 83
      Diarrhea
    11. Page 85
      Diarrhea Caused by Specific Types of E coli (Escherichia coli)
    12. Page 87
      Ear Infection
    13. Page 89
      Fever
    14. Page 91
      Fifth Disease (Human Parvovirus B19)
    15. Page 93
      Giardiasis
    16. Page 95
      Haemophilus influenzae Type B (Hib)
    17. Page 97
      Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease
    18. Page 99
      Hepatitis A Infection
    19. Page 101
      Hepatitis B Infection
    20. Page 103
      Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores)
    21. Page 105
      HIV/AIDS
    22. Page 107
      Impetigo
    23. Page 109
      Influenza
    24. Page 111
      Lice (Pediculosis Capitis)
    25. Page 113
      Lyme Disease (and Other Tick-borne Diseases)
    26. Page 117
      Measles
    27. Page 119
      Meningitis
    28. Page 121
      Molluscum Contagiosum
    29. Page 123
      Mononucleosis
    30. Page 125
      Mosquito-borne Diseases
    31. Page 127
      Mouth Sores
    32. Page 129
      Mumps
    33. Page 131
      Norovirus
    34. Page 133
      Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
    35. Page 135
      Pinworms
    36. Page 137
      Pneumonia
    37. Page 139
      Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
    38. Page 141
      Ringworm
    39. Page 143
      Roseola (Human Herpesvirus 6 and 7)
    40. Page 145
      Rotavirus
    41. Page 147
      Rubella (German Measles)
    42. Page 149
      Salmonella
    43. Page 151
      Scabies
    44. Page 153
      Shigella
    45. Page 155
      Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
    46. Page 157
      Staphylococcus aureus (Methicillin-Resistant [MRSA] and Methicillin-Sensitive [MSSA])
    47. Page 159
      Strep Throat (Streptococcal Pharyngitis) and Scarlet Fever
    48. Page 161
      Sty
    49. Page 163
      Thrush (Candidiasis)
    50. Page 165
      Tuberculosis (TB)
    51. Page 167
      Upper Respiratory Infection (Common Cold)
    52. Page 169
      Urinary Tract Infection
    53. Page 171
      Vomiting
    54. Page 173
      Warts (Human Papillomavirus)
    55. Page 175
      Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
    56. Page 177
      Yeast Diaper Rash (Candidiasis)
  10. Page 179
    7. Infectious Disease Outbreaks, Epidemics, Pandemics, Bioterrorism, and Environmental Health Emergencies
    1. Page 181
      Why Children Are Especially Vulnerable
    2. Page 181
      Planning
    3. Page 181
      Types of Infectious Disease Emergencies
    4. Page 182
      Closure of Group Care Facilities
    5. Page 182
      Illness From Environmental Problems
    6. Page 182
      Quick Communication and Initiation of Emergency Procedures
    7. Page 183
      Symptom Records
    8. Page 183
      Parent Notification
    9. Page 183
      Tracking Procedure
    10. Page 184
      Corrective Action
  11. Page 185
    8. Sample Letters, Forms, and Relevant Resources
    1. Page 189
      Child Health Assessment Form
    2. Page 191
      Special Care Plan Form
    3. Page 193
      Medication Administration Packet
    4. Page 198
      Letter to Staff About Occupational Health Risks
    5. Page 200
      Refusal to Vaccinate Form
    6. Page 205
      Staff Health Assessment FormCFOC Std. 1.7.0.1
    7. Page 207
      Routine Schedule for Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting
    8. Page 209
      Selecting an Appropriate Sanitizer or Disinfectant
    9. Page 216
      Cleaning Up Body Fluids
    10. Page 217
      Sample Health Information Consent Form
    11. Page 219
      Sample Food Service Cleaning Schedule
    12. Page 220
      Diapering Poster
    13. Page 223
      Gloving
    14. Page 225
      Symptom Record Form
    15. Page 227
      Enrollment/Attendance/Symptom Record
    16. Page 229
      Situations That Require Medical Attention Right Away
    17. Page 230
      Sample Letter to Families About Exposure to Communicable Disease
  12. Page 243
    Glossary
  13. Page 239
    Index

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