Child Care Nurse
Consultant
Contact Us
LOCATION
Wayne County Public Health
105 N. Lafayette Street | Corydon, Iowa 50060
PHONE
(641) 872-1167
What does a child care nurse
consultant do?
A Child Care Nurse Consultant provides guidance and technical assistance to child care providers regarding the health and safety of children in their care.
The Nurse Consultant schedules regular on-site consultation visits and supports providers in health and safety issues. She assists in the development and implementation of written health policies, assists in linking children, families, and caregivers/teachers to community health resources including a medical home, immunizations, and health screenings.
The nurse consultant assists caregivers/teachers with the inclusion of children with special health care needs, and works in collaboration with health professionals in creating health care plans for these individuals. She is also available to assist child care programs in the event of a communicable disease outbreak.
WHY DOES A CHILD CARE PROGRAM OR
PRESCHOOL NEED A NURSE CONSULTANT?
To assist with:
- Preventing infectious diseases
- Preventing injuries
- Promoting health through: Written policies Food safety practices Sanitation practices Play equipment assessments
- Healthy record reviews
- Illness and injury records
- Education of staff and families