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Public health emergency preparedness in the setting of child care

Sherry K Gaines1, Janie M Leary

  • 1Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing, Georgia State University, 33 Gilmer Street, Atlanta, GA 30302-4019, USA. sgaines@gsu.edu

Family & Community Health
|December 15, 2004
PubMed

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Child care providers need better emergency preparedness plans, especially for public health crises. Child Care Health Consultants can integrate child care needs into community emergency planning.

Area of Science:

  • Child Care Health
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Public Health Emergencies

Background:

  • Young children are frequently in child care settings.
  • Parents expect child care providers to manage emergencies.
  • Child care emergency preparedness is often overlooked, particularly concerning public health threats.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss emergency preparedness in child care.
  • To offer recommendations for Child Care Health Consultants.
  • To promote integrated community planning for child care emergencies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on child care emergency preparedness.
  • Analysis of existing community emergency plans.
  • Case studies of Child Care Health Consultant involvement.

Main Results:

  • Child care emergency preparedness is complex and under-addressed.
  • Public health emergencies pose unique challenges.
  • Integration into community plans is minimal.

Conclusions:

  • Child Care Health Consultants are vital for improving preparedness.
  • Recommendations are provided for consultants working with child care providers.
  • Enhanced integration into community plans is necessary.

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