5.1 Identifies practices that encourage positive health behaviors and support the physical and mental well-being
of children and families.
a. Models good health practices including universal/standard precautions, hand washing, hygiene, and oral health
i. Recognizes the need to prevent the spread of communicable disease in the work environment through the use
infection control measures (i.e., isolation and exclusion of infected children and adults)
5.7 Understands the necessity of maintaining records related to the health, safety, and nutrition of children and
families
a. Assures appropriate and accurate documentation is maintained to meet all legislation, regulations, and
professional standards
7.1 Maintains procedures and systems that adhere to all applicable federal law, state, and local regulatory requirements and quality standards
a. Meets federal, state, and program documentation requirements by ensuring that the program maintains accurate, objective, timely, and well-organized child, family, financial, and program records
b. Has written policies and procedures for reporting child abuse and neglect that comply with federal, state, and local laws
c. Has written policies and procedures that protect the rights of children and staff involved in child abuse and neglect cases
d. Establishes and implements policies and procedures to ensure confidentiality of child, family, and staff information
