True/False
True or False:
How many medical authorization forms are required to be signed within the first 30 days?
2, one for health and one for dental. However, only 1 for infants 0-12m.
At what age should children attend their first dental visit?
At their 1st year!
(should attend at the rupture of their first tooth but most dentist wont see them until they are one :)
When do babies get their first vision and hearing assessment?
DOB!
At what month should parents start introducing solids?
At 6 months.
True or False:
Teresa Vera is the Register Dietician Consultant.
TRUE
What does CMDH stand for?
Comprehensive Medical & Developmental History
_____ helps keep tooth enamel strong and may reverse tooth decay process. This can be found in toothpastes.
FLUORIDE
When does a child need hemoglobin and lead labs?
Hemoglobin is only needed at 12 months. Lead is needed at 12m and 24months.
Where do I complete an RD referral consult?
On child plus, on the health tab > RD referral
True or False:
Nutrition assessments and Risk assessments are due within ___ days of enrollment
45
How can a parent of an infant with no teeth, support their baby's oral health?
They can wipe their gums with a wet towel after each feed.
Name 3 risks for lead
1. Paint peeling or chipping
2. Living with someone who works in painting, soldering or stained glass
3. using pottery that is old or bought outside the US
More..
Name 3 benefits of breast feeding
1. Contains the perfect amount of nutrients a baby needs to grow and develop
2. Contains antibodies that help protect baby from illness
3. reduces baby's risk of SIDS
True or False:
ERSEA completes medical and dental authorizations for all new clients and for new babies born into the program.
FALSE:
ERSEA ONLY completes authorization forms for new enrolling prenatals or children. Babies born into the program or on-going authorizations needs to be completed by ECPC.
If a child does not have medical insurance, how many days does the program have to get child ensured?
30 Days
What is tooth bottle decay?
When babies and children are put to bed or for down for a nap with a bottle. Prolonged milk bottle causes early cavity growth and tooth loss due to the natural sugars from the milk.
Name 3 ways to prevent SIDS
1. Sleeping on the back
2. Breast feeding
3. Firm surfaces (no pillows or stuffed animals)
4. Monitoring baby's temperature
How often do nutrition assessments need to be completed?
Every 6 months.