Public Health Emergency Preparedness in the Setting of Child Care

• 2004

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• Sherry Gaines; Janie Leary
PMID: 15596973DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/00003727-200407000-00013

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The article discusses the importance of emergency preparedness in child care facilities, especially in the face of potential public health emergencies like terrorism. The article emphasizes the need for child care providers to have comprehensive emergency plans involving Child Care Health Consultants (CCHCs) to ensure preparedness. It highlights the vulnerability of child care settings, their unique challenges, and the importance of training staff, communicating with parents, and preparing children for emergencies. Recommendations and considerations for emergency planning and preparedness are provided.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Violence

Keywords: Child; Child Care; Child Day Care Centers; Psychology, Child; Child, Preschool; Communication; Disaster Planning; Health Education; Public Health; Security Measures; Terrorism; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Community Health Planning

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Format: Journal Article

Media Type: Website

Institutions: Georgia State University

Institution Type: Academic

Language: English

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

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