Safe Sleep/SIDS
What ages does SIDS most often occur?
1-4 Months of Age
What type of food is permitted in our program?
Pre packaged, nutritious, and prepared in a licensed kitchen
How long should you wash your hands?
20 Seconds or to the song 'Twinkle Twinkle' or 'ABC's'.
Is Eczema an allergy?
No! Eczema is a skin condition that children have which can inflame sporadically and is not contagious.
What is the form called to give children medication at EHS?
Where is it kept?
'Authorization to Administer Medication Form"
Kept at Hannah's Desk
What temperature should a babies room be kept at in order to prevent SIDS?
68 - 72 Degrees
Who would be required for a food handlers permit?
Everyone!
How often should you disinfect toys and shelves in your room?
Once a week.
What are two symptoms of an allergy?
Itchy Mouth
Red Blotches
Swollen Tongue
Stomach Upset
Nausea and Vomiting
Can teachers administer sunscreen, diaper rash cream, and insect repellent as needed?
NO! Unless the proper required forms are filled out, staff is not to administer any of these. Parents will need to come to the center to administer or apply prior to arrival.
Name three known causes of SIDS.
Research also shows that there is a somewhat higher risk of SIDS in babies who:
As a food handler, you should only disinfect after you leave your work station.
True or False
FALSE! You should do it before and after.
What should you do if a child puts a toy in their mouth?
Place the toy in a bin or trash can with a lid and disinfect them all at the end of the day.
What is the most common allergy among children?
NUTS!
Where should medication be stored?
In a locked cabinet or location out of reach of children.
What are the differences of SIDS and SUIDS?
SUIDS, or sudden unexpected infant death syndrome, is the sudden death of a baby that can’t be predicted. SIDS is one type of SUID; other types include accidental suffocation or choking. The cause of death is said to be SIDS when doctors can’t pinpoint the cause of death even after an autopsy.
Define 'cross contamination' and give an example.
Indirect bacterial contamination
EX: Using the same cutting board to cut chicken then to cut fruit without washing and sanitizing.
How often should you replace toothbrushes?
Every other month AND when a child is ill.
A required form will be given to the parents to give back to EHS management. We will then take it to Angie at SVP.
Who can administer medication at EHS?
Management are the only ones allowed to administer medication at the center with the required forms filled out. We do not have an on-site nurse or it would be a nurse only procedure.
Name 5 ways to prevent SIDS.
Family Style dining is designed to help with fine motor skills and to build independence.
True or False?
True!
Although not completely practiced in all rooms fully, family style dining should be done in every classroom at EHS consistently.
What are 3 of the 4 main bottle procedures for kids water bottles or cups?
Label
Sanitize weekly and let air dry
Give the child the bottle when they leave the program
What is our food policy for classroom parties?
Only pre-packaged store bought food and healthy!
When is it determined if a child has an allergy and known to the program and what are the following steps required by staff members?
The allergy must be hung in the classroom
The nurse or management must be notified
Required forms must be filled out
Who is to administer the medication is to be determined