As soon as I have given the medication, I record it on the child’s chart, with the date and time and amount. I ask the parents to sign the form when they collect the child.
If one of the children in my care suddenly becomes unwell, I will contact the parents as soon as possible. If the parents couldn’t come quickly, I will care for the child until the parents can take the child home.
I will continue to care for other children as well, and will give them some activities, such as arts and crafts or video games, to keep them occupied.
The terms of registration do not allow home-based childcarers to care for children who have an infectious illness. I apply a policy of asking parents to allow 24 hours before bringing vomiting kids or children having upset stomach. This is essential to prevent spreading cross-infection, and parents are made aware of this policy.
For further details you can download and view "Guidance on Infection Control In Schools and other Child Care Settings" .
Benefits of applying “sick-child policy”
We need to consider the risk of cross-infection even with minor ailments, for the sake of the looked after child, my own family and myself.
If I become unwell, my services are no longer available. This is also in the interest of other children in my care.
Sick children need more attention and special care and this might affect the attention and care given to other healthy children. Also, if the sick child needs to be isolated, this might affect his morale. Parents are best people to care for a sick child.
This policy is shown to parents and they will get a written copy of it. I check and review this policy on a regular basis, and parents will be informed of any changes.
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