Routine Practices: Guide to Creating a Healthy Environment and Preventing Infections within Child Care Facilities and Schools
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Information Sheet ( 70 KB)
The following infection prevention and control guidelines have been developed to assist licensed early learning and child care facilities and schools in keeping children, students, and staff safe in situations where germs can spread. Although public health measures can significantly reduce the risk of spreading communicable diseases in child care facilities and schools, the risk is never zero. The best way to control the spread of disease is by continuing to follow applicable health and safety guidelines, including the implementation of Routine Practices and other infection prevention and control measures, to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of children, students, and staff.
Specific Sections of the Document:
Cover Page ( 46 KB)
ISBN ( 50 KB)
Contents ( 35 KB)
Introduction ( 41 KB)
How Germs Are Spread (Chain of Infection) ( 283 KB)
How Do We Reduce Exposure to and Transmission of Germs? ( 181 KB)
Infection Prevention and Control Measures ( 157 KB)
What is the Role of the Child Care Facility and School? ( 97 KB)
What is the Role of Staff? ( 80 KB)
Appendix A: Definitions ( 120 KB)
Appendix B: Point of Care Risk Assessment Tool (138 KB)
Appendix C: Hand Hygiene Procedures ( 105 KB)
Appendix D: Guidance on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use ( 149 KB)
Appendix E: Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting Equipment and Environment ( 309 KB)
Appendix F: Dishwashing Procedures ( 535 KB)
Appendix G: Laundering Procedures ( 60 KB)
Appendix H: Diapering Procedures ( 89 KB)
Appendix I: Safe Food Handling ( 242 KB)
Appendix J: Pet and Animal Handling ( 150 KB)
Appendix K: Transmission of Infection and Precautions Tables ( 61 KB)
Appendix L: Additional Guidance for Child Care Facilities ( 95 KB)
References ( 187 KB)
