Development should include listing practices associated with food preparation, cleaning and sanitation of equipment and materials, mealtime behavior, and interaction among staff and children to ensure a healthy environment and prevent the spread of illness.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What are the basic health practices and prevention procedures regarding illness and disease?
- What procedures can be implemented to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment?
- What are the standards, laws, and regulations regarding a healthy learning environment?
- What are proper hand-washing techniques?
Communication
- What criteria are used to decide how to provide a healthy learning environment?
- How can the standards for a healthy learning environment be communicated to employees, parents, and children?
Leadership
- What are the universal precautions procedures?
- How can one ensure that the universal precautions procedures are followed?
- What historical circumstances led to the formation of current health practices in this country?
Management
- What are the steps to implementing healthy practices that comply with state regulations?
- What training procedures and checks can be in place to ensure employees follow healthy practices?