Explanation should include
- emergency phone numbers, maps, and emergency procedures and where they should be posted
- infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures
- first-aid procedures
- universal precautions and infection control
- best practices to help prevent common childhood injuries
- incident- and accident-reporting procedures
- procedures to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome (SUIDS)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements
- licensing standards for space and equipment
- procedures for communicating with emergency personnel, other staff members, and families.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- How is the effectiveness of emergency and safety procedures evaluated?
- Why is it important to teach children emergency and safety procedures?
Communication
- How are young children taught to follow emergency and safety procedures?
- How are emergency and safety procedures communicated to families, children, and the community?
Leadership
- What can be done to ensure that emergency and safety procedures are followed?
Management
- What strategies will help maintain order in case of emergency?
- What are the basic emergency first aid procedures for children?
- How can lead child care staff ensure all teachers/staff are trained in basic emergency first aid and emergency procedures?