Partnership with families
2nd March February to 6thMarch2015

Dear Families,

As a part of the continuous improvement required by the National Quality Standard, this week we are:

  • reviewing our responsibilities to support, monitor and promote each child’s health needs. This includes general health needs that apply to all children and any specific needs applying to individual children. Please let us know if you would like to update the information about your child’s health care needs
  • reviewingour Medical Conditions Policy. A summary of the policy follows:

Educators and staff will:

•respect the privacy of children and families

  • always follow a child’s Medical Management Plan and Risk Minimisation Plan. The Medical Management Plan is usually prepared by a doctor, and the service uses this to prepare a risk minimisation plan in consultation with parents which covers triggers for the conditions and actions the service will take to reduce/eliminate the triggers.

The Nominated Supervisor will ensure:

•educators, volunteers and parents get a copy of the Medical Conditions Policy

•Medical Conditions Policy covers the management of asthma, anaphylaxis and diabetes

•no child can attend the service without medication prescribed by their doctor (especially Epi-pens, asthma puffers etc)

•the enrolment record includes details of any specific health needs

  • (information about) a child’s medical management plan, risk minimisation plan, medication and its location is displayed in a prominent area (while respecting child’s privacy).

•information displayed in foyer refers to attendance of child (no names) with anaphylaxis if relevant

  • there is a Medical Communications Plan to ensure staff and volunteers know about this policy and any Medical Plans for a child, and how parents can provide updated information.

Families will update the service about if/when their child’s medication or health plans change.

There is a copy of the policy near the sign in/out sheet. Please take a moment to read it.

We value any feedback you may have.

Nominated Supervisor