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Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida. Health Services 2006-2007. New for 06-07 . Contracts with each of the local county health departments for 10 month positions Collier – Full-time RN Health Coordinator and part-time health screener
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Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida Health Services 2006-2007
New for 06-07 • Contracts with each of the local county health departments for 10 month positions • Collier – Full-time RN Health Coordinator and part-time health screener • Glades/Hendry – Part-time RN Health Coordinator (will do screening) • Lee – Full-time RN Health Coordinator and full-time health screener
How to reach them…. • Positions will begin August 1st • Screenings will begin mid August • Contact information will be mailed to you • Feel free to call me at any time – 239-267-0324 (Contact information in manual)
Health Services • Consultations regarding health/safety concern • Education (trainings) • Vision and hearing screening • Medical resource and referral • Supporting children and families with special needs • Collaboration with Inclusion Coordinator and other community partners • Technical Assistance with new H/S guidelines
Important Info about Screening Services • If you are a School Readiness or VPK child care center….. • If you are a Family Child Care Home…. • Cluster children at one home • Arrange to visit nearby child care center when they are screened • Growing Up With Books – (next is August 19th) • If you or a parent are ever worried about a child’s vision or hearing……
ELC-SWFL Websitewww.elcofswfl.org • Look for the Health and Safety tab • Training calendars • Hot Health Topics • Links to health websites • Links to Local County Health Departments – Immunization Clinics • Click to email me questions
New Health and Safety Requirements • How did we figure this out? • Collaboration - Meetings • Identify current visitors • If you are a licensed facility – center or fcch……no new monitoring • If you are a religious-exempt child care center or a registered family child care home……new monitoring
School Readiness Provider Manual • Child Care Center, FCCH, and School Age information • Discard what does not apply to your setting • Tools to help you prepare, contacts for technical assistance • We are here to help!
Shirley Losch, RN, BS, NCSN Director of Health Services Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida 239-267-0324