Preventing the Spread of Infectious Diseases in Child Care Settings

What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in child care settings?

• Wearing gloves

• Cleaning surfaces with water

• Regular and thorough hand washing

• Using hand sanitizer

When should staff wash their hands in a child care setting?

• Only before eating

• Only after contact with blood

• Often when working with children

• Only when they feel dirty

What should staff wear when working with children who are known to be infected with a contagious disease?

• Masks, gloves, and goggles

• Only a mask

• Only gloves

• Only goggles

What does PPE stand for in the context of preventing the spread of infection in child care settings?

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Preventing Potentially Explosive situations

• Post-Pandemic Essentials

• Protective Preventive Equipment

How should Child Care Facilities dispose of Sharps and other potentially infectious materials?

• Throw them in the regular trash

• Put them in biohazard bags

• Leave them laying around

• Flush them down the toilet

What should Child Care Centers have in place for children who are known to be infected with a contagious disease?

• A party

• Quarantine protocol

• Allow them to play with other children

• Ignore the situation