"Georgia Childcare Staff Training Requirements"
Child Care Learning Centers - Training
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Summary
Mandates annual health and safety training for childcare staff, including emergency response for children with chronic health conditions.
Full Description
This regulation requires all staff members providing direct care to children to complete annual training hours in health and safety. The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) specifically includes asthma management education, such as the GAME-CS (Georgia Asthma Management Education for Childcare Settings) program, as a recognized method for meeting these requirements. Training covers the use of spacers, MDIs, and nebulizers, as well as recognizing signs of respiratory distress.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
Children and adults living with asthma.
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Votes & Legislative History
Public Access to Epinephrine
Public Access to Epinephrine Act
Allows authorized entities, including camps and sports venues, to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors and nasal sprays for emergency use on individuals experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of prior diagnosis.
Relating to the administration of medication for respiratory distress to a person at a school campus or school-sponsored activity
Authorizes school nurses and trained employees to administer medication for respiratory distress to any person on school property or at school activities.
Public Access to Epinephrine Rules
Rules Pertaining to Public Access to Auto-Injectable Epinephrine
Authorizes 'authorized entities' (including camps, restaurants, and sports arenas) to acquire, store, and administer auto-injectable epinephrine to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis, provided they meet training and storage requirements.
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