Action Step Ten Assess and promote the health, training, and work environment of child care providers. A healthy child care setting and continuing education in the health and safety of children and staff can help providers in meeting day to day challenges. Avoiding back injury, reducing risk of infectious disease, and scheduling adequate rest breaks can enhance job satisfaction and the overall well-being of child care providers.
Healthy staff provide the best care for children.
Train child care providers in methods of reducing infectious disease. Practice proper techniques for handwashing and for diaper disposal. Provide information to staff on the hazards of smoking and on local smoking cessation programs. Provide information to pregnant child care providers concerning recommendations for working in child care programs during pregnancy. Provide information to child care providers concerning occupational hazards and measures to reduce these hazards.