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Aronson, Susan S. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1988
Discusses ways to teach children prevention of injury and disease. Caregivers should both model and counsel good hygiene, safety, appropriate nutrition, rest, and exercise. (NH)
Descriptors: Day Care Centers, Exercise, Health Education, Hygiene
Aronson, Susan S. – Child Care Information Exchange, 2001
Recommends keeping body defenses strong, and keeping all surfaces clean and some surfaces sanitary. Urges using federally mandated precautions for blood spills, avoiding germ-trapping artificial or long fingernails and jewelry, practicing good hand washing, and organizing the environment to avoid contamination. Includes table relating child care…
Descriptors: Bacteria, Child Health, Cleaning, Health
Aronson, Susan S. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1987
Discusses a reasoned response by child care centers to the AIDS virus problem. Considers means of transmission and hygienic practice. Concludes that there is either an extremely low risk or no risk of transmission by children infected by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to other children in a day care setting. (NH)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Attitudes, Communicable Diseases, Day Care Centers
Aronson, Susan S. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1989
Answers day care directors' questions concerning children's injuries; liquid versus bar soap; and the length of time perishable foods remain safe when not refrigerated. (BB)
Descriptors: Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Hygiene, Injuries
Aronson, Susan S. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1986
Presents practical advice on treating head lice, especially among children. Also includes instructions to parents for the treatment of lice. (Author/BB)
Descriptors: Children, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
Aronson, Susan S. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1989
Addresses day care center directors' child care health concerns regarding (l) reasons for and sanitary management of loose stools and diarrhea; (2) finding funds to meet health and safety requirements; and (3) the child who seems to be sick all the time. (RJC)
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Family Day Care
Aronson, Susan S. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1986
Addresses the following issues confronting health and safety in child care: minimizing injuries, controlling diseases, managing classroom environment, and promoting health. (HOD)
Descriptors: Child Safety, Day Care, Disease Control, Early Childhood Education
Aronson, Susan S. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1994
This checklist of 24 specific health and safety concerns dealing with kitchen and food preparation storage areas can be used by day-care staff to identify and correct hazardous conditions. Areas of concern include hand washing, refrigeration, cooking, trash disposal, cleanliness, fire safety, burn hazards, and adult supervision. (MDM)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Child Health, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education
Aronson, Susan S. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1987
Discusses job-related health problems, such as infectious diseases and job stress, that are of concern to child caregivers in child care settings. Ways that these problems can be alleviated and/or medically treated are also discussed. (BB)
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Communicable Diseases, Day Care, Day Care Centers
Aronson, Susan S.; Rafanello, Donna; Wortman, Alicia M.; Buffin, Lilli-ann; Albrecht, Kay – Child Care Information Exchange, 2001
Presents five articles on health and safety of caregivers: (1) "Taking Care of Caregivers: Wellness for Every Body" (Aronson); (2) "Caregiver Mental Health" (Aronson); (3) "Show and Tell: Modeling Healthy Behaviors and Attitudes" (Rafanello); (4) "Preventing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries" (Wortman);…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Attitudes, Behavior Change, Behavior Development
