TRAINING OF CAREGIVERS IN CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERS (CEIM) IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE PROCESS (Atena Editora)

Abstract

The Municipal Early Childhood Education Centers, which welcome children from 4 months to 4 years old, represent one of their first contacts with the school community, outside the direct supervision of those responsible. These places have specific epidemiological characteristics, as the group in question is at a stage of incomplete immunological development, making them more susceptible to infectious diseases. The Environmentalist Theory of Florence Nightingale, founder of Modern Nursing, highlights the importance of environmental hygiene, since the environment directly influences health. In this sense, poor environmental hygiene in Municipal Early Childhood Education Centers can facilitate the spread of pathogenic agents, highlighting the need to train multidisciplinary professionals to promote children's health. Objective: Promote knowledge and train professionals at Early Childhood Education Centers on environmental hygiene. Methodology: This article describes an extension project carried out in Municipal Early Childhood Education Centers with the aim of promoting the health and well-being of children by improving environmental hygiene. Results: The project had a positive impact, mainly due to the receptivity and engagement of participating employees, and the production of permanent materials.

Conclusion: The project highlighted the importance of environmental hygiene in Early Childhood Education Centers, recognizing the vulnerability of children to diseases due to their immunological development. Educational materials inspired by Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory were created to train professionals and promote healthy practices. Identifying the gap in knowledge highlights the continued relevance of this initiative, highlighting the need for more research in the area and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in promoting child health.