The Role of CCHCs in Supporting Nutrition and Physical Activity
Watch this video to learn how child care health consultants can work with programs to share current nutrition and physical activity practices.
Health Services Management
As part of Head Start’s comprehensive services, every Head Start and Early Head Start program provides services to promote health, behavioral health, and safety for children and families. New and experienced health services staff can use these resources to learn more about health services and the role of health services staff. This topic area also includes professional development resources for health services staff, child care health consultants, and others who support health services across all early care and education settings.
Health Literacy Guiding Principles for Early Childhood Programs
Head Start and other early childhood programs that focus on health literacy can improve the well-being of children, families, and staff. This resource can help early childhood programs become health literate organizations.
Caring for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Learn about the unique support that child care health consultants (CCHCs) give to early childhood programs as staff manage children’s health conditions.
Creating an Effective Health Services Advisory Committee
Watch this webinar recording to learn how your Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC) can help you in navigating the ever-changing health concerns faced by children, families, and staff.
How CCHCs Improve Staff Health and Wellness
Child care health consultants (CCHCs) help programs implement strategies to promote the physical and mental health of staff. This webinar discusses ways to create an environment that supports your staff’s well-being.
Individual Health Care Plans
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses Individual Health Care Plans (IHPs).
Medication Administration Considerations for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses medication administration considerations for infants and toddlers.
Medication Administration
In this chapter in the Health Manager Orientation Guide, learn about the role of the health manager in medication administration.
Reporting Illness to Local Public Health Authorities
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses reporting illness to local public health authorities.
Safe and Effective Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses safe and effective cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting.