Does anyone know the role of the ChildCare and Education worker in supporting parents of child with illnesses?

Question

im doing a childcare course and need to know the role of the child care and education worker in supporting the parents of children with firstly mumps, and secondly, diabetes.

thank you

Answer 1

I would think with mumps it would be to identify the disease and barr them from interacting with the other children immediately.  Then you would need to handle the matter confidentially per the guidelines of the local health department.  

Diabetes is different.  One would be to follow the parent and doctor's instructions to the letter.  Document as needed/required.  Provide an atmosphere where the child is respected (privacy, attitude illness, etc) and the schedule allows you to address the child's needs at pre-determined times.  Posting an emergency plan and informing your co-workers of what could happen and what their roles would be in an emergency.  Would the kids line up and go to Miss Jones across the hall?  Would Miss Willis be responsible for making parent contact? What action should you (or your sub) take in the event of an emergency per parent/doctors orders?