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A Coordinated Approach to Services

Thu, 10/19/2023 - 10:16

This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide describes how a health manager can contribute to a coordinated, family-centered approach to caring for a child with special health care needs.

Common Special Health Care Needs

Thu, 10/19/2023 - 10:58

This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide describes four common special health care needs: asthma, severe allergies, seizures, and Type 1 diabetes.

Infants and Toddlers with Special Health Care Needs

Thu, 10/19/2023 - 11:12

This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses considerations for infants and toddlers with special health care needs.

Sharing Information About Special Health Care Needs

Thu, 10/19/2023 - 11:18

This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses professional development for staff and collaboration with families related to the care of children with special health care needs.

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Tue, 10/24/2023 - 10:06

In this chapter of the Health Manager Orientation Guide, learn about the health manager’s role in helping programs meet the nutritional and physical activity needs of each child.

Trauma and Nutrition

Tue, 10/24/2023 - 10:35

This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide describes considerations related to trauma and nutrition.

Nutrition Staff and Consultants

Tue, 10/24/2023 - 10:43

This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide describes how health managers work with nutrition staff and consultants to develop nutrition services.