Strategies to Promote Staff Physical Health and Infection Control
View this webinar to learn about the recommended components of staff health exams. Discover strategies to manage stress, reduce the risk of infectious illness, and prevent injuries.
Health is the foundation of school readiness. To help children thrive, Head Start staff ensure that children are up to date on immunizations and their state’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) schedule, learn healthy habits, and can access the care they need. Head Start programs also promote the physical and social and emotional well-being of families and staff.
View this webinar to learn about the recommended components of staff health exams. Discover strategies to manage stress, reduce the risk of infectious illness, and prevent injuries.
Head Start programs can help make sure children are up to date on all routine vaccinations. Watch this webinar to learn how vaccinating children can reduce the likelihood of illness and serious complications.
View this video to learn more about how staff and families can be empowered partners in children’s vision and eye health. Learn how to use Small Steps for Big Vision: An Eye Health Information Tool Kit.
This webinar provides guidance on working with a ventilation consultant to assess ventilation systems to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Explore this collection of resources to learn about best practices for hearing and vision screening. Discover strategies to use when talking with families about hearing and vision screening procedures as well as follow-up.
This introductory webinar will help you determine when to conduct hearing screening and how to measure success. Learn what hearing screening is and why it is important.
Healthy indoor air reduces the risk of spreading COVID-19. A ventilation consultant can help maximize fresh air in buildings. This tip sheet provides questions to ask a ventilation consultant.
Head Start programs can use the checklist to review their protocols for COVID-19 against national standards and guidelines. Refer to the supply list to when completing the checklist.
Wearing face masks helps stop the spread of COVID-19. Read this guidance from the Office of Head Start about wearing masks in Head Start settings.
Vision screening throughout early childhood is important to identify and ensure treatment of vision disorders. This resource provides important information about vision screening and eye health for toddlers.