Starting Point Nursing Services

The Cuyahoga County Board of Health Nursing Services Starting Point program provides free training for childcare providers who have children with diagnosed medical needs in their care.  The program provides parents with the security of knowing childcare providers have been trained to handle their child's unique medical situation.

Examples of conditions

• Feeding tubes
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Seizures  

Program Services

A Public Health Nurse develops an individualized healthcare plan, provides ongoing follow-up, and coordinates services with families, doctors, and childcare professionals.

Consult & train about:

• Specific diseases
• Medical conditions
• Nutrition and feeding issues
• Medication and side effects
• Medical Emergencies
• Injuries
• Post surgery problems
• Medical Documentation 

Furnish equipment rentals such as nebulizers, inhalers, feeding tube equipment, gloves, etc.

Conduct in-service workshops on general health topics like Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), asthma, seizure disorders, etc.

If you are a childcare provider or parent interested in learning more about the program please contact Romona Redding at 216-201-2001 ext 1317 or rredding@ccbh.net .

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