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2.7: Child Care Staff Health Assessment

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    Employee Health Assessment Form (Physician Evaluation)

    To Be Completed by Employer

     

    Employee Information

    Name:

     Position: 

     Date of Birth 

    Date of Assessment:

    Supervisor's Name:

     

    Activities This Position May Require the Employee to Perform

    Activity Required for Position
    Lifting or carrying children (up to 40 lbs) ☐ Yes ☐ No
    Standing or walking for extended periods ☐ Yes ☐ No
    Bending, crouching, or kneeling ☐ Yes ☐ No
    Pushing or pulling objects (e.g., strollers, carts) ☐ Yes ☐ No
    Climbing stairs or ladders ☐ Yes ☐ No
    Sitting on the floor with children ☐ Yes ☐ No
    Engaging in outdoor activities ☐ Yes ☐ No
    Administering first aid or CPR ☐ Yes ☐ No
    Using cleaning or sanitizing products ☐ Yes ☐ No
    Preparing or serving food ☐ Yes ☐ No

     

    To Be Completed by Physician

    Health Screening

    Health Indicator Assessment Comments/Notes
    General Physical Health ☐ Satisfactory ________________________________________
    Respiratory Health (e.g., free from cough, wheezing) ☐ Satisfactory ________________________________________
    Vision (adequate for child supervision) ☐ Satisfactory ________________________________________
    Hearing (adequate for child supervision) ☐ Satisfactory ________________________________________
    Cardiovascular Health (e.g., free from heart issues) ☐ Satisfactory ________________________________________
    Musculoskeletal Health (e.g., able to lift, stand, move) ☐ Satisfactory ________________________________________
    Skin Condition (free from contagious conditions) ☐ Satisfactory ________________________________________

     

    Immunization Record

    Vaccine Date Administered Up-to-Date (Y/N) Comments
    Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) __________________ ☐ Yes ☐ No ________________________________________
    Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) __________________ ☐ Yes ☐ No ________________________________________
    Varicella (Chickenpox) __________________ ☐ Yes ☐ No ________________________________________
    Hepatitis B __________________ ☐ Yes ☐ No ________________________________________
    Influenza (Annual) __________________ ☐ Yes ☐ No ________________________________________
    COVID-19 __________________ ☐ Yes ☐ No ________________________________________
    Other (Specify): _________________ __________________ ☐ Yes ☐ No ________________________________________

     

    Tuberculosis (TB) Test

    Test Type Date Administered Result Comments
    Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) __________________ ☐ Negative ☐ Positive ________________________________________
    Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) __________________ ☐ Negative ☐ Positive ________________________________________

     

    Medical History

    1. Does the employee have any known allergies?:
    ☐ Yes ☐ No

    If yes, please specify:


    2. Chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, epilepsy):
    ☐ Yes ☐ No

    If yes, please specify:


    3. Is the employee currently taking any medications?:
    ☐ Yes ☐ No

    If yes, list medications:


    4. Any surgeries or hospitalizations in the past year?:
    ☐ Yes ☐ No

    If yes, please specify:
     

    5. Do they have any conditions that could affect their ability to care for children safely and effectively?:
    ☐ Yes ☐ No

    If yes, please explain:

     

    Mental Health and Stress Management

    1. Do you believe the employee is currently experiencing any mental health conditions (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression) that may affect their work?:
    ☐ Yes ☐ No

    If yes, please specify:

    2. Does the employee have a support system to help manage stress (e.g., family, friends, professional help)?:
    ☐ Yes ☐ No

    3. Has the employee received any counseling or mental health support in the past year?:
    ☐ Yes ☐ No

     

    Infectious Disease and Safety

    1. Is the employee free from contagious diseases (e.g., cold, flu, COVID-19)?:
    ☐ Yes ☐ No

    2. Has the employee been exposed to any contagious diseases in the past two weeks?:
    ☐ Yes ☐ No

    If yes, please specify:

    3. Do they practice good hygiene, including regular handwashing and sanitizing practices?:
    ☐ Yes ☐ No

     

    Physician’s Recommendations

    - Clearance for Employment:
    ☐ Cleared for employment without restrictions
    ☐ Cleared with the following restrictions:
    ☐ Not cleared for employment (follow-up required)

    - Additional Recommendations or Follow-Up Actions:


     

    Signatures

    Employee's Signature:

    Date:

     

    Physician's Signature:

    Date:



    Physician’s Contact Information:

    Phone Number:

     Email: 
     


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