CHCECE002 – ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN
Assessment Two
Assessment 2 – Summation
Part A – Inducting a work experience student
CLEANING:
Attend to incidental cleaning and housekeeping associated with the individual and group activities, experiences and routines (this almost seems as what you spend most of the day doing, although it is a big part of occupational, health and safety)
Cleaning systems are implemented to prevent contamination and cross infection. Cleaning buckets, cloths, mops etc. will be clearly labelled, coded to indicate their specific use and stored in a location inaccessible to children.
Be responsible for routine cleaning of the education and care service. This will include sweeping and mopping floors after meal and activity times, wiping tables with soapy water before and after meals, sanitizing toys and equipment after use; and particularly after children have mouthed toys. The sandpits will be raked daily, covered each night and the sand cleaned frequently.
USE APPROPIATE CLEANING AGENTS:
Use a particular disinfectant. Even though disinfectant works effectively there
Still needs to be thorough cleaning using a detergent beforehand.
There is no ideal disinfectant. Disinfectants cannot kill germs if the surface isn’t clean.
Ensure that in the event of an infectious disease being identified within the children, families or educators in the service, steps are taken to prevent the spread of the infectious disease and that parents and emergency contact details are notified about the occurrence of an infectious disease as soon as possible.
PRECAUTIONS FOR INFECTION CONTROL
An Approved Service must take reasonable steps to prevent the spread of infectious diseases
At the service, and ensure that the parent or emergency contact of each child enrolled at the
Service is notified of the occurrence of an infectious disease as soon as possible. The service
Must have policies and procedures in place about dealing with infectious diseases.
For Family day care services, the service need only notify the parents of children being
Educated and cared for at the residence or venue where there is an occurrence of an infectious
Disease.
Clean are and all toys and equipment to prevent contamination and cross infection Use a particular disinfectant. Even though disinfectant works effectively there still needs to be thorough cleaning using a detergent beforehand.
There is no ideal disinfectant. Disinfectants cannot kill germs if the surface isn’t clean.
MAINTAIN VENTILATION, LIGHTING AND HEATING AND COOLING.
Indoor spaces used by children at an education and care service must: Be well ventilated have adequate natural light
Exposure to the changing natural light during the day has positive benefits for both adults and
Children. Rooms used by children should have windows on external walls that allow the direct
Transmission of natural light.
Ventilation in education and care services helps to reduce the spread of infection and control
The circulation of unpleasant odours. Good ventilation also assists in providing a comfortable
Environment. Ventilation is important in cot rooms and bathrooms as well as main play rooms.
Natural ventilation might be provided by open windows and doors. If natural ventilation is not
Possible, the indoor space might be ventilated through the use of an air-conditioning system.
ADHERE TO PERSONAL HYGIENE/HEAKTH PROCEDURES
To minimise risks to children, an education and care service or a family day care educator must implement adequate health and hygiene practices safe practices for handling, preparing and storing food. The service must also ensure that policies and procedures are in place about these practices.
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What areas of the centre would you show the new student, when explaining cleaning requirements?
The Kitchen
Eating area
Tables and chairs
Floors
Toilets
Nappy change area
Outdoors eating area
Sandpit
Playground
The areas are the places that get the most infected. If the cleaning cleaning requirements were not complete when required we could have an outbreak of an infectious disease or food poisoning. The outdoors and sand pit are may have unwanted objects like needles. If these areas aren’t cleaned every morning and checked a child could get hurt or injured or even cut by a piece of glass that was left lying in the grass.
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We have a rooster as to what cleaning duties need to be done and when .When each on is done it needs to be ticked off. We have a chart for daily, weekly and monthly cleaning chores. Show them were to chart is and explain that it has to be followed each day so that we are abiding by the work health and policy procedure.
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Carers will minimise the spread and risks of infectious disease in the child care
Setting by using standard infection control precautions against transmission of infection.
Using standard infection control precautions will reduce the occurrence
And risks of infectious disease, especially in the child care setting where risks of
Transmission of infectious diseases is higher than in other work or community settings.
These guidelines outline policies and practices for specific activities and aspects of the child care environment, and following is a summary of some of the key infection control precautions for the child care setting.
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What are the standards of personal hygiene that need to be followed by educators?
It is essential that educators take care of themselves and act as a role model for children and parents.
Try to maintain healthy and clean habits, including clean nails and hair, and fastening back long hair.
Avoid coming to the service when they are unwell
Their bodies fresh and clean.
Their hair and scalp clean and healthy. Nose or mouth covered when coughing or sneezing and then washing their hands.
Washing their hands after toileting and before eating.
(5) I would explain that it’s important to teach children personal hygiene because it stops the spread of illnesses, germs and infections. Children need to learn these skills for the health and safely of other people. Encourage children to flush the toilet after use, and to assist or teach children to wash their hands after toileting using the guidelines on hand-washing technique to avoid the spread of germs and contagious diseases. Wash their hands before and after meal times. Cover their mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.
Part B – The childcare environment
In a care setting educators collaborate with children to provide play and leisure opportunities that are meaningful to children and support their wellbeing, learning and development.
School age care settings pay attention to the needs and interests of individual children within a context that promotes collaboration and active citizenship. Children in school age care settings have choice and control over their learning as they collaborate with educators to extend their life skills and develop dispositions towards citizenship.
| Each child’s health needs are supported. | | Each child’s comfort is provided for and there are appropriate opportunities to meet each child’s need for sleep, rest and relaxation. | | Effective hygiene practices are promoted and implemented. | | Steps are taken to control the spread of infectious diseases and to manage injuries and illness, in accordance with recognized guidelines. | | Healthy eating is promoted and food and drinks provided by the service are nutritious and appropriate for each child. | | Physical activity is promoted through planned and spontaneous experiences and is appropriate for each child. | | Children are adequately supervised at all times. | | Every reasonable precaution is taken to protect children from harm and any hazard likely to cause injury. | | Plans to effectively manage incidents and emergencies are developed in consultation with relevant authorities, practiced and implemented. | | Educators, coordinators and staff members are aware of their roles and responsibilities to respond to every child at risk of abuse or neglect. | www.acecqa.gov.au/Childrens-health-and-safety www.acecqa.gov.au Give your child praise you want to encourage, such as helping out, doing chores or getting homework done. This could be something like, ‘I really appreciate it when you put your dirty clothes in the laundry bin’ and ‘Thanks for helping out today – you’re getting more independent all the time’.
Give your child all your attention Encourage the child to try new things – for example, if your child is interested in playing a new sport, you could offer to take her along to the local club’s registration day.
Help your child keep a healthy balance
Encourage good sleep habits and daily physical activity.
Talk to your child about accepting who they are. Share times when you’ve faced challenges. No-one is perfect. Let your child know that you’re proud of the attempts she makes when she’s struggling or having a hard time.
Acknowledging strengths in this way helps to build self-esteem, lets your child know you care and protects her from comparing herself to other people.
Share and make memories together. For example, take photos or videos on special family days or at school events and look over them with your child, or talk about and remember things you’ve enjoyed as a family.
Find time to talk about individual and family successes. For example, you could try going around the table at family meals and giving everyone a turn at sharing something that went well for them during the day.
Establish and maintain family rituals – for example, cooking pancakes on Saturday mornings, watching special movies together, going for milkshakes after school on Fridays and so on.
Good physical health supports good mental health. Healthy eating habits, regular exercise and adequate sleep protect kids against the stress of tough situations. Regular exercise also decreases negative emotions such as anxiety, anger, and depression.
Looking after your emotional health is just as important as caring for your physical health. People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their emotions and behaviour. They're able to handle life's inevitable challenges, build strong relationships, and lead productive, fulfilling lives. They bounce back when bad things happen and can manage stress without falling apart.
(2) To influence children’s eating habits
By eating a range of different healthy foods, your child can get the best possible nutrition for growth, development and learning. When children learn about and eat good food from an early age, they can develop healthy habits for life.
Instead of giving your child full serves of vegetables, you could consider including several smaller serves of vegetables for more variety. For example, you could offer your child 1 cup of green leafy vegies; ½ cup of broccoli, carrots or peas; ½ medium potatoes and 1 medium tomato.
Eating different-coloured fruits and vegetables is a great way for your child to get a good range of nutrients.
Involve your child in meal-planning and preparation.
Enjoy meals together as a family regularly – every night if possible.
Try to have a bowl of fruit or vegie sticks available for snacking.
Increase variety whenever possible and keep offering good foods.
Stock your pantry and fridge with lots of healthy, nutritious options, and leave the sometimes food on the supermarket shelves.
You can explain to your child that a healthy breakfast can help her concentrate on schoolwork and have lots of energy for the day.
Positively influence physical activity levels
As a parent, you need to encourage healthy habits—including exercise—in your youngsters. Physical activity should become as routine a part of their lives as eating and sleeping.
Reassure them that sports such as cycling (always with a helmet), swimming, basketball, jogging, walking briskly, cross country skiing, dancing, aerobics, and soccer, played regularly, are not only fun but can promote health. Some sports, like baseball, that require only sporadic activity are beneficial in a number of ways, but they do not promote fitness. Physical activity can be healthful in the following ways:
For complete physical fitness, children need to be able to twist and bend their bodies through the full range of normal motions without overexerting themselves or causing injury. When children are flexible like this, they are more agile.
http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/choosing_good_food.html/context/234 http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/fitness/Pages/Promoting-Physical-Activity-as-a-Way-of-Life.aspx PART C
Part C – Childhood illnesses
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Chickenpox
DESCRIPTION:
The illness may start with a fever and feeling unwell, like having a cold. In some children the first sign of the infection is the rash. The rash usually starts on the chest, and most spots appear on the chest and head (including in the hair), although some children and adults can have spots all over the body (except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet). The spots start as red, itchy lumps, which then become blisters. The top comes off of the blister and watery fluid escapes. Then a crust forms on the spot. This crust takes
WHAT CAUSES CHICKENPOX
Chickenpox is caused by the varicella zoster virus. It can be spread either through person-to-person contact, or through sneezing and coughing just like a cold or flu.
You can also catch the virus by handling items and surfaces that have been contaminated, then transferring the virus to yourself by touching your face.
DIAGNOSES:
Your child should not usually need any medical tests to diagnose chickenpox. You can be pretty sure that it is chickenpox if there are the key symptoms of a mild fever followed by an itchy rash, blisters and scabs.
Chickenpox spots are usually distinctive enough to distinguish from other rashes, although occasionally they can be easily confused with other conditions that affect the skin, such as insect bites or scabies (a contagious skin condition that causes intense itching).
See your doctor if you’re not sure whether you or your child have chickenpox
INFECTIOUS PERIOD:
The infection can take anywhere from 10 to 21 days to develop after exposure to someone with chicken pox or shingles. People with chicken pox are contagious a couple days before their rash appears and remain so until all of their blisters have scabbed. They can only spread their infection while their skin rash is still blistering. They’re not contagious before the blisters occur, and are no longer contagious once the rash starts to scab.
INCUBATION PERIOD:
Chicken pox - 14-16 days
EXCLUSION PERIOD:
In most children, the blisters crust up and fall off naturally within one to two weeks.
RESPONSIBILITY OF EDUCATORS:
The Centre has the right to exclude any child or staff member who has an illness that may affect the health of others.
Exclude for at least 5 days after the rash first appears AND all the blisters are dry AND the person is systemically well
Carers will take appropriate action by notifying families and the Public Health
Unit when a child is acutely ill from an infectious disease, or when other children, or the
Carer, or staff, or a person normally residing in the home is confirmed as having an
Infectious disease.
Background: Families need to be informed when their child is acutely ill from an
Follow all procedures in the Hygiene Policy.
Notify all Parents of the situation as soon as possible but remain confidentiality at all times.
Keep child away from the other kids and ring their parents to collect the child immediately
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Policy: Carers will minimise the spread and risks of infectious disease in the child care setting by using standard infection control precautions against transmission of infection.
Using standard infection control precautions will reduce the occurrence and risks of infectious disease, especially in the child care setting where risks of transmission of infectious diseases is higher than in other work or community settings. These guidelines outline policies and practices for specific activities and aspects of the child care environment, and following is a summary of some of the key infection control precautions for the child care setting.
RESOPNSIBILITY OF PARETNS:
The child should be kept at home for five days after the first spots appear, or until all blisters are dry if this takes longer. Some scabs will still be there but as long as they are dry the child does not need to be kept out of school, or away from others.
Treatment:
You don’t need to go to your doctor or emergency department unless you’re not sure that its chickenpox or your child is very unwell or distressed. There’s no cure or specific treatment for chickenpox. Treatment is geared towards relieving the symptoms:
Give your child plenty to drink.
Use paracetamol or ibuprofen to relieve the fever and discomfort.
Baths, loose comfortable clothes and calamine lotion can all ease the itchiness. Gauze pads soaked in bicarbonate of soda and water that are then placed over the sores can calm the itch for a while.
Try to stop your child scratching or picking at their spots as this will increase the risk of scarring. It’s hard for children to do this, so give them plenty of praise and encouragement. Distractions, such as TV, are good for taking their mind off the itching. Let your child’s day care or school know that they are ill, in case other children are at risk. Keep your child away from anyone who is pregnant or trying to get pregnant. If your child had contact with a pregnant woman just before they became unwell, let the woman know about the chickenpox (and suggest that she sees her doctor or midwife). In women who’ve never had chickenpox, catching the illness in pregnancy can cause miscarriage or the baby may be born with chickenpox.
CONTROLLING THE SPREAD OF CHICKENPOX:
The best way to avoid chickenpox is to have your child immunised. Chickenpox vaccination is recommended as part of routine childhood immunisation to help prevent the disease.
Chickenpox vaccine is now given free as part of the government immunisation program at 18 months old (unless your child has already had chickenpox) or in year 7 of secondary school (if there’s no prior history of chickenpox vaccination or chickenpox disease). If your child is vaccinated and still gets chickenpox, the disease will be much milder.
Chickenpox can sometimes be spread through contact with objects that have been infected with the virus, such as children’s toys, bedding or clothing.
If someone in your household has chickenpox, you can help stop the virus spreading by wiping any objects or surfaces with a sterilising solution and making sure that any infected clothing or bedding is washed regularly.
Confidentiality:
Carers will maintain the security and confidentiality of personal or health related information relating to carers, other staff, carers’ and staff’s family, children, children’s family, volunteer, or any other person visiting the service.
Background: It is important and a requirement of the Family Day Care and Home
Based care Services Regulation 1996 to maintain confidentiality of any personal or health related information of carers, other staff, carers’ and staff’s family, children, children’s family, or other person visiting the service. These guidelines should also apply to anyone employed or a visitor, as they would in any other circumstances of employment, managing a commercial business, the provision of health care, or child care.
Staffs are act under the confidentiality policy and procedures’: They are not to discuss anything about the child or family involved in this situation to other parents or children. A notice is to be displayed or a new letter sent out notifying parents that there has been a chase of chickenpox within the centre.
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Abide by the Work health and safety procedures. Make sure all toys and equipment is soaked or wiped down with disinfectant. An unsafe toy might be toy car that the child has touched or sneezed on. Unsafe equipment might be a cup that the child has drank out of or touched with their hands after wiping their nose.
(2) Many advantages for healthy teeth * Healthy teeth make smiles very pretty.
* Healthy teeth make eating enjoyable.
* Healthy teeth, healthy body
If teeth are ill... * It may hurt a lot.
* If you have difficulty in eating and your general health will be affected.
* Tooth will be lost if the problem is serious. The shifting of the neighboring teeth to this space will lead to poor alignment of teeth.
Therefore, we must carefully protect our teeth.
(3) The signs of tooth decay and who may have it.
It would be someone who has the following:
Bad Breath
Pain
Can’t eat properly
Holes in teeth
Black spots
Can’t speak properly
Gum infections
(4) * Finger painting
Lead poisoning
Could put fingers in mouth with paint on them
Could eat the paint
* Sandpit
Sand in eyes
None removal of sharp objects, spiders, insects, cigarette butts and other
Rubbish,
Sand soiled by urine, faeces, food
* Toileting
Risk and spread of infectious diseases
Not flushing the toilet
Non washing of hands
Part D – Medications 1. Please complete the remaining educator/staff sections of the medication form based on this.
Medication Authorisation Form | Child’s Full Name: BEN SMITH Date: 15/03/2010Name of Medication AMOXICILLINReason for giving of Medication: THROAT INFRCTIONHas there been a known allergic reaction to Medication? NOWhen the Medication was last administered: Date07/01/2015 Time: 6.00AMTime Medication is to be given next? Date: 07/01/2015 Time: 12.00PM ☒Before food ☐With food ☐After food Dose to be given: 5MLS THREE TIMES A DAYDoctors Name DR JOHN Doctors Phone Number0736859954I, CATHEY SMITH , hereby acknowledge that the staffs of the Childcare Centre is not authorized to administer any medication to my child unless a written authorisation is provided by me on the prescribed form to the centre and unless written instructions as to the administration are given in the authority. Parent’s Signature: CATHEY SMITH Date: 07/01/2015Print Name CATHEY SMITHStaff to complete:Is the form complete and signed by the responsible parent? Yes Is the Medication prescribed by a Doctor? Yes Is the Medication in original container, clearly labelled with pharmacist label with all details listed clearly? YesIs the Medication current? Yes To be completed by staff giving medication: Date 07/01/2015 Time: 12.00pmAppearance of Child: BEN SMITHDose: 5MLSWitness Sign SHARON ROACH Witness Name: SHARON ROACHStaff giving med sign: AMBER HALLEM Staff Name AMBER HALLEN Parent Sign CATHEY SMITH Date: 07/01/2015 Time: 5.00PM | |
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Discuss how you would deal with Ben while giving him the medication. Key points:
Hygiene for child
Staff to wear gloves
Why having medicine
Throat infection
Reassuring if needed
I would explain that its ok and he has a germ in his throat and he needs some medicine to make the germs go away so she will feel better. I’d get Ben to pretend the germ is something he doesn’t like and need the medicine will make it go away.
(3) List 4 things that can be found on a medication label.
Name of Medicine
Use by date
Name of patient
Dosage
(4) Why is it important to check the expiry date?
Because the medicine could expire before it is used or the medicine might not work as good as it should after that date. Or it could become poisonous.
Identify what content on the label are important, and must be read. Give a short explanation for each.
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The name of the patient so you have the right child
Dosage so you know how much to give
How many times it is to be given example every 4 hours. So the child gets the right amount of dosages per day.
Expiry date so you dont administer the medical after this date.
Were to store the medicine (fridge or Bench)
Doctor’s name
Name of the medicine. To make sure it is the right medicine.
How to administer. Where it has to be taken orally or in another way.
Part E – Allergies, intolerances and anaphylaxis
MANAGING AND RESPONDING TO ALLERGIES,INTOLERANCES AND ANAPHYLAXISEpinephrine auto-injector (Epipen) is an emergency injection ("shot") of epinephrine. It is a medicine used for life-threatening allergic reactions such as severe swelling, breathing problems, or loss of blood pressure. Allergic reactions can be caused by stinging and biting insects (bugs), allergy injections, food, medicines, exercise, or unknown causes.Epipens are for the emergency treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) caused by allergens, exercise, or unknown triggers; and for people who are at increased risk for these reactions. EpiPen and EpiPen Jr are intended for immediate self-administration as emergency supportive therapy only. In Australia and New Zealand, there are two brands of adrenaline auto injectors (EpiPen® and Ana pen®) and each of these is also available in a Junior version (EpiPen®Jr and Anapen® 150) and a higher dose device (EpiPen® and Anapen® 300). As EpiPen® and Anapen® products have different administration techniques, only one brand should be prescribed per individual and their ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis must be specific for the brand they have been prescribed. – Adrenaline autoinjectors have been designed for use by anyone, including people who are not medically trained in an emergency, such as a friend, teacher, childcare worker, parent, passer-by, bystander or the individual with anaphylaxis themselves (if they are well and old enough). Instructions are shown on the label of each device |
Part F – On-going management of asthma
I would insure her we are all qualified in asthma treatment and all have our first aid Certificate in Asthma management.
I would also inform her that I myself is an asthmatic and so is my son and know only too well the signs of an attack and how to treat the attack at the first sign.
Part G – Supervising children
(1)The staff needs to adjust levels of supervision depending on the area, skills, age and activity.
For centre-based services several factors affect decisions about how many educators are needed for supervision and where they should be placed. The number of educators needed in each area of the service for adequate supervision will need to be carefully considered. It will depend on the number of children and the different areas in which the children are located at any one time during the day. A flexible approach to educator placement throughout the day will be required to ensure adequate supervision. Adequate supervision requires teamwork and constant communication among all educators. All areas available to children in all service types must be supervised. All educators must be alert to and aware of what is going on around them. Educators must be alert to the potential for accidents, injuries and other harmful incidents throughout the whole service, not just within their own immediate area.
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How do you check the adults are authorised people to pick up the children in the centre?
By checking the child’s enrolment form. It will list who is allowed to pick the child up. Also check to see if any court orders are in place and who is listed on that form as to who is not to pick the child up .Check with your Supervisor.
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Most of the children are outside playing in the yard, when one of the educators decides to start another activity inside. Half of the children want to experience this inside activity. Demonstrate your knowledge and discuss what changes needs to be looked at regarding the skill, age mix, dynamics and size of the group of children, and the level of risk involved in activities.
If its outdoor play times the kids should all be outside all staff supervising. The indoor activity should wait until is indoor activity time. The other educator should know what times are allocated to do the indoor activity. If the kids are split into two groups there isn’t enough supervision for both activities and the kids will be in danger of something happening to them from not being fully supervised. More staff should be on duty if we are to do both actives and the daily schedule should be changed to allow for these changes.
Part H – Self-Reflection
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Incorrect child to educator ratios
Incorrect child to staff ratios breach the polices in the work place. It also puts the children in danger as we might have too many children s to supervise and attend to. Children not supervised correctly
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Broken / unsafe toys and equipment are not stored out of children’s reach.
Children could hurt or injure themselves on the broken toys.
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Children not supervised properly leads to injures and the children put in danger.
In the playground sometimes the supervisor is in the undercover area instead of being in the actual area in the playground were the kids are. They can’t see all the kids at the same time as some of them hide behind trees and other equipment.
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Staff can‘t supervise the children properly. They are distracted and the kids could get injured or go missing. Policy isn’t followed as staffs are not to be distracted with their own personal issues of chatter. All children are to be supervised at all times by staff.
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Some toys and equipment we have are not age appropriate. We have some toys that a younger child could swallow and choke on. Like marbles. We also have knitting needles which is ok for older kids but not for the younger ones. The younger ones should not be exposed to these toys as it is dangers and they could hurt themselves.
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Not all children have been given sun screen to apply and they have been allowed to go out into the playground to play. Policy states all children have to apply the centre sun screen before they go outside to play
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Our main doors don’t lock. Staff has no way of locking the doors if there is an emergency. They are over ridden by security and they are the only ones that can lock them. Children are in danger if we need to do a lockdown. Children can open the doors. Centre isn’t secure. Policy states that the centre should be secured in an emergency and all children are to be safe.
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The sing in and sign out register has to be completed on all arrivals and departures so we know how many kids we have on site, who is in attendance and who has gone home. This register is needed in case we have and evacuation or fire alarm is in progress as we need to do a roll call and ensure we have all children with us. If the register isn’t filled out properly we could miss a child and then they would be in danger of being hurt.
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Children Under
5 years old-
1. Dependent on others
2. Limited ability to escape
3. Physiology – Children's skin thickness less than an adult’s
4. Children cannot grasp abstract reason –
How can a little match cause such a big fire?
Inability to detect, responds to, practice escape from, or escape fire and injury producing
Situations
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There behaviour could be panic. Not following the staff’s instructions or even not listening. Younger kids are in a higher risk group because they are young and don’t fully understand the situation that is unfolding.
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The placement of smoke alarms, and the installation and maintenance of them
Choose smoke alarms that have the label of a recognized testing laboratory.
Install smoke alarms inside each room, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the centre including the basement.
Near the stairway to the upper level, or in both locations.
•Smoke alarms installed in the basement should be installed on the ceiling at the bottom of the stairs leading to the next level.
•Smoke alarms should be installed at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a cooking appliance to minimize false alarms when cooking.
•Mount smoke alarms high on walls or ceilings (remember, smoke rises). Wall-mounted alarms should be installed not more than 12 inches away from the ceiling (to the top of the alarm). •If you have ceilings that are pitched, install the alarm within 3 feet of the peak but not within the apex of the peak (four inches down from the peak).
•Smoke alarms should be maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions.
•Test smoke alarms at least once a month using the test button.
•Make sure everyone in the home understands the sound of the smoke alarm and knows how to respond.
•Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning to keep smoke alarms working well. The instructions are included in the package or can be found on the internet.
•Smoke alarms with non-replaceable 10-year batteries are designed to remain effective for up to 10 years. If the alarm chirps, warning that the battery is low, replace the entire smoke alarm right away. •Smoke alarms with any other type of battery need a new battery at least once a year. If that alarm chirps, warning the battery is low, replace the battery right away.
•When replacing a battery, follow manufacturer’s list of batteries on the back of the alarm or manufacturer’s instructions. Manufacturer’s instructions are specific to the batteries (brand and model) that must be used. The smoke alarm may not work properly if a different kind of battery is used.
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Each family day care educator engaged by or registered with the service must:
Hold a current approved first aid qualification, and Have undertaken anaphylaxis management training, and Have undertaken emergency asthma management training. Hold a current Blue Card Approved diploma level education and care qualifications Approved early childhood teacher qualifications Approved first aid qualifications, including anaphylaxis management and asthma training Approved qualifications suitable for a ‘suitably qualified person’ (that is, second or Subsequent early childhood teacher).
