CE220 Unit 8: Disease Prevention, Infection Control, and Risk Management

Patti Pelletier

Thought for the day….

The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should be given the wish to learn.

-John Lubbock

Weekly Reminders

• Complete Readings and read Web Resources

• Complete Learning Activities

• Post on Discussion Board:– Post detailed responses to discussion question (100 words or

more)– Share detailed feedback with at least 2 classmates

• Post response to Seminar Option 2 IF you do not attend seminar

• Complete Graded Content Review

Complete missing assignments

• Work on Final Project

Final Project

• Unit 9 Project Step-by-Step: • You are going to write a 2-3 page paper (in addition to a title and

reference page) that explains and identifies a safe and healthy indoor and outdoor learning environment for one of the following age groups: – 0-4 months – 5-12 months – 2-4 years – 5-8 years

• Please make sure to include the following components: – Introductory paragraph: Preview the paper, include the importance of

providing a healthy indoor and outdoor learning environment, and address how health, safety, and nutrition are interrelated and dependent on one another.

Final Project

– Paragraph 2: Identify and describe four age-appropriate learning activities and toys that reinforce the important of health, nutrition, and safety.

– Paragraph 3: Discuss an ideal location, space, and security of a center, school, etc., and explain appropriate facility maintenance and upkeep.

– Paragraph 4: Describe at least four appropriate food safety guidelines. For example: Proper food handling procedures and precautions for breast milk, formula and solids; proper food preparation to include common food choking hazards; precautions and alternative food choices addressing common allergies including nuts, wheat, and milk.

– Conclusion paragraph: Summarize the main points of the paper and discuss the information mentioned in the body paragraphs.

Asthma and Allergies

What ECPs need to know!• Which children in my care have asthma or

allergies?• What triggers asthma attacks and allergies?• What your plan of action is when a child has an

asthma attack or allergic reaction?

Recognizing an Asthma Attack in Your Child

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bYYorcNXE

Body Mass Index (BMI) and Obesity

• Body Mass Index: Tool used to compare where your child’s height and weight fall in comparison to other children of the same sex and age

• Obesity: when a child is well above the average weight of children his/her age (95th percentile or above)– What puts children at risk for becoming obese?– What health complications can obesity cause? (MayoClinic, 2008.)

Calculate Your BMI

http://www.nh/bisupport.com/bmi/

Child Abuse and NeglectAbuse• to mistreat, attack, or cause

harm to another individual• Common categories:

– Physical– Emotional or verbal– Sexual

(Marotz, 2009, pp. 285-289)

Neglect• failure of a parent or legal

guardian to properly care for and meet the basic needs of a child under 18 years of age

• Common categories:– Physical– Emotional or psychological

Reporting Abuse and Neglect• ECPs are among group of professionals who are required to report abuse and

neglect

– When should you report it?

– How should you report it?

• Daily health check reports

– Written documentation

– Shows changes in child’s overall appearance and well-being

(Marotz, 2009, pp. 291-297)

Helping Abused and Neglected

Children

• LISTEN to them

• Develop a trusting relationship with them– Play therapy– Artwork– Encourage them to express their feelings

• Be a good role model (Marotz, 2009, p. 298)

Shaken Baby Syndrome Field Triphttp://aboutshakenbaby.com/shaken_baby_syndrome_video.htm

Considering Cultural Differences

Read "Issues To Consider: Cultural Practices and Child Abuse" (Marotz, 2009, p. 290)

• Is this cultural practice considered abuse? • How do cultural differences affect parental practices

and values? • Should parents be expected to give up traditional

cultural practices related to healing and medicine when they immigrate to this country?

• Why is it important for teachers to acquire an understanding of cultural differences?

Wrap-up…

A word as to the education of the heart. We don't believe that this can be imparted through books; it can

only be imparted through the loving

touch of the teacher.

- Cesar Chavez

References

Marotz, L. (2009). Health, safety, and nutrition for the young child (7th ed.). Clifton Park, NJ: Thomson Delmar Learning.

MayoClinic (2008). Childhood obesity. Retrieved on June 30, 2008 from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childhood-obesity.