Safety Training for Staff

POLICY:

NOCAC Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) will provide all staff with regular child contact initial orientation training within three months of hire.

PROCEDURES:

1. Ongoing training will be provided in all Ohio Job and Family Services Day Care Licensing (ODJFS) Child Care Rules, HS/EHS Program Performance Standards and program developed health and safety requirements.
2. Staff with regular child contact –
   1. The prevention and control of infectious diseases (Common Childhood Illnesses);
      1. CCI training is valid for three years
   2. Administration of Medication
   3. Prevention and response to emergencies due to food or allergic reasons;
   4. Building and physical premises safety
   5. Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies;
   6. Hazardous materials
   7. Transporting children;
   8. First aid
      1. First Aid is valid for two years
   9. CPR (adult, child, and infant) & AED
      1. CPR & AED is valid for two years
   10. Recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect
       1. Child Abuse/Neglect training is valid for three years
3. Staff without regular child contact –
   1. When applicable to their work
   2. NOCAC emergency and disaster preparedness procedures.
4. All Health Training Courses shall meet course and trainer requirements in ODJFS 5101:2-12-10 Appendix A.
5. The Data Entry Specialist will enter documentation of completed trainings listed above into ChildPlus.
6. A copy of the In-service Form will be kept on site in the staff person’s green file.
7. Center Managers and Content Area Managers are required to track employee’s trainings.

Forms and Additional Guidance:

• ODJFS 5101:2-12-10 Appendix A