THIS EPISODE IS ELIGIBLE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs). 

In this episode we talk with Primary Care Provider Ty Weber as well as Brittany Weber a Critical Care Nurse about creating and maintaining health policies in centers. We dive deep into the realities of working in a child care center, keeping the children, and yourself healthy, and what it is like to be a parent through it all. Join Jill as she as a mom of three chats with Ty and Brittany, parents of four about the ups, downs, and nuance of health policies. 

THIS EPISODE IS ELIGIBLE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs). 

*Please note* You will need to create a Bertelsen Education account to take the quiz linked below. 

Click this link to find the quiz for your CEUs and certificate: https://www.bertelseneducation.com/course/podcast-ceu-health-policies

To find Bertelsen Education's Holiday Specials click here: https://www.bertelseneducation.com/holidays

The learning outcomes for this episode are: 

1. Listeners will be able to describe what a health policy is, why it is important to have one, and what it should contain.

   
   



2. Listeners will gain insight into how to keep themselves healthy as a childcare provider. 

   
   



3. Listeners will learn to communicate effectively with parents what their health policy is for children and for teachers, as well as what the expectations are for both groups.

   
   

   
   

   
   

To access additional materials such as handouts and powerpoints for this episode please click here: 

Germ Experiment Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eyxQufHpnFTxzkr7d6nr9IEEyvpxvJCP/view?usp=sharing 

Resources and References from this episode:

Link to CDC’s recommendations on when to stay home: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/business/stay-home-when-sick.htm#:~:text=Individuals%20with%20suspected%20or%20confirmed,3%20days%20of%20their%20illness. 

Link to CDC’s hand-washing guidelines: ⁠https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/why-handwashing.html#:~:text=Handwashing%20with%20soap%20removes%20germs,mouth%20without%20even%20realizing%20it. 

Article on Infection Prevention: Anderson, D. J., MD, & Friedman, N. D., MPH. (2020). Infection prevention: General principles. Retrieved June 18, 2020, from https://www.uptodate.com/contents/infection-prevention-general-principles?search=Infection+prevention