When a child in your care contracts a reportable communicable disease, to whom must you report and by when?

When a child in your care contracts a reportable communicable disease, to whom must you report and by when?

• A. To Licensing and To Parents
• B. To Licensing only
• C. To Parents only
• D. To Law Enforcement

Answer: (A)

Prompt reporting of a reportable communicable disease to the licensing authority and to the child’s parents is required. Licensing needs to be informed so they can monitor compliance with licensure requirements and track health risks within the program. Parents must be notified so they can take appropriate precautions to protect their child and prevent further spread at home and in the community. Do this as soon as you become aware of the illness, but no later than 24 hours after you learn of it.

Prompt reporting of a reportable communicable disease to the licensing authority and to the child’s parents is required. Licensing needs to be informed so they can monitor compliance with licensure requirements and track health risks within the program. Parents must be notified so they can take appropriate precautions to protect their child and prevent further spread at home and in the community. Do this as soon as you become aware of the illness, but no later than 24 hours after you learn of it.