Disease Control and Universal Safety and Health Precautions

Disease Control and Universal Safety and Health Precautions

Universal precautions refer to infection control measures that all child care providers MUST follow to protect themselves and the children in their care from disease-producing microorganisms. The concept requires workers to treat all blood and various other bodily fluids as if infected with HIV, hepatitis B virus, and other bloodborne pathogens.

This document is most likely required by your state and licensing departments.