CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children

This document provides information and assessment tasks for the unit CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children. It covers topics such as preventing infection, handwashing, medication administration, supervision of children, hazards in early childhood settings, and asthma management. The document includes short answer questions and strategies to minimize the risk of injury in an education and care setting.

CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of
children
Student Name: Mona Haddara
Student Number: E0882185
Assessments: 31864/01
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Getting started
The assessment activities in this booklet have been designed to allow you to provide
evidence that demonstrates your competence in the unit CHCECE002 Ensure the
health and safety of children.
Your trainer will:
 answer any questions that you might have about the assessment
 assess your competence as required by the unit of competency, by making
judgments about the evidence you have presented in line with the rules of
evidence: validity, authenticity, currency and sufficiency
 provide feedback on the outcomes of the assessment process.
Introduction
You are required to complete two assessment tasks for CHCECE002 Ensure the
health and safety of children.
In completing the final assessments, you will show evidence of your ability to:
 support each child’s health needs
 provide opportunities to meet each child’s need for sleep, rest and relaxation
 implement effective hygiene and health practices
 supervise children to ensure safety
 minimise risks
 contribute to the ongoing management of allergies
 contribute to the ongoing management of asthma.
Assessment number Assessment deliverables
31484/01 Written assessment
31484/02 Project
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31484/01 Written assessment
Part A Short answer questions
Student instructions
 Answer the following questions.
 Your responses may be recorded or presented in a written format. Written
responses for each answer should be approximately 100 words in length. The
written responses may be presented in narrative or bullet point format.
 Your responses may be recorded or presented in a written format. Written
responses for each answer should be approximately 100 words in length. The
written responses may be presented in narrative or bullet point format.
 To answer questions accurately, you may refer to:
o applicable legislation including the National Quality Standard and
Education and Care Services National Regulations, along with the
Belonging, Being and Becoming – The Early Years Learning Framework
o recommendations from a recognised health authority
o the Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics
o policies and procedures common to early childhood education and care
services
o position descriptions detailing an educator’s duty of care responsibilities
o other sources such as professional readings along with the course
textbook and identified key resources.
 Ensure you acknowledge and cite your sources accordingly. This is important
whether you use your own words or quote the author’s words. For more
information on referencing and plagiarism, refer to the ‘Academic reference guide’
in the Student Handbook.
 When referring to policies and procedures or position descriptions please submit
with your assessment to support your answer.
Short answer questions
1. Discuss four ways to prevent infection in an early childhood environment?
maintaining a hygienic location is very important and must takes few tips to follow
when it comes to an early childhood place. Young children are importantly required to
adopt positive hygiene practices to prevent infection. As educators and staff, we are
ordered to teach youngsters the practices and commit to them and this is by:
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 Teach them handwashing, especially after toileting and before meals.
 Personal protective equipment, this is when toys and other equipment’s are
regularly cleaned by either children or staff
 When it comes to meal preparations, ensure that all kitchen equipment’s are
washed and the areas where cooking is going to happen is cleaned or wiped
 Ensure that all children are been immunized
 Clean outdoor areas and equipment’s
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Assessor Feedback
Thank you for these strategies that help to minimise the spread of infection.
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
2. List three indirect ways infections can be spread.
 Direct contact with people,equipments and food
 Through coughing and sneezing
 Breathing contaminated air, which means breathing unclean air and
causing infection to the body
www.nhmrc.gov.au
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Assessor Feedback
Great identification of how infection can spread indirectly.
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
3. Identify three occasions or situations when an educator should wash their
hands.
 An educator is required to wash their hands once they finish writing
whether on the board or on paper that is passed to a child
 When an educator had touched any toys or other equipments that
belongs to a child
 After cleaning floors or surfaces as well as when they are out on duty
supervising the kids
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Thank you for including 3 appropriate examples.
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
4. Describe two ways you can respect a child’s need for privacy during toileting,
dressing and undressing times.
 Giving children a space if they choose to dress by themselves and respect
their indepenency
 Educators must be protective when it comes to children’s privacy. This
involves toilet areas, changing times and so on
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Assessor Feedback
These are excellent ways to support a child’s independence and show respect, Mona.
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
5. Complete the following sentences about the correct way to administer
medication.
a. Medication given to a child in care must be authorised by the parents
.
b. The medication must be clearly marked with the child’s
name .
c. The medication must not exceed the use by date .
d. The medication must be in its original packaging .
e. The parents must fill in a medication authorisation form for the child with the
name of the medication, amount, time, time of last does, and
Parent’s signature .
f. Medication should be stored well away from food, drink and out of reach of
children .
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Assessor Feedback
Well done these are the correct requirements when administrating medication.
Please note:
 Medication given to a child in care must be authorised by the parent.
 The parents must fill in a medication authorisation form for the child with the name
of the medication, amount, time, time of last dose and parent’s signature.
 Medication should be stored well away from food, drink and out of reach of
children.
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Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
6. Briefly explain the key environmental factors that can impact on rest and sleep
within an early childhood and education care setting.
 If the beds and cots that are provided are not comfortably made
 If there is no adequate blankets or clothing in case of cold weather
 If the room is not well ventilated
 If there was too much noise in the room
 If the child’s health is affected or the child is feeling ill
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Assessor Feedback
Great work identifying some of the factors that can influence a child’s sleeping patterns.
Some further environmental factors could include: temperature and light.
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
7. Describe two strategies you can implement to adequately supervise children to
ensure safety.
 Educators need to conduct risk assessments and make professional
judgements to determine an approach to supervision.
 Educators must consider how children’s agency is promoted. For
example, allowing a child to engage in independent exploration and
appropriate risk taking as this will help in making responsible and right
decisions.
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Assessor Feedback
These are two great strategies for supervision. I encourage you to also be aware of blind
spots and be within hearing distance as well as sight.
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
8. Describe four hazards that you might find in an early childhood and education
service (inside and out). Then describe the action you would take to eliminate or
minimise risk.
List of potential hazards Action you would take
I would hire a cleaner to mop the floor
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Slippery floors
Sun exposure
when its wet. Teach children how to
wash their hands in the correct way
without splashing water everywhere
Sun exposure
I would ask children to wear their hats
every time they come out in the sun or
stay in shades during the times when
the sun heat is severe. Also apply
sunscreen
Dangerous playgrounds
Keep young children’s away from
playing in dangerous areas and coming
across risky playgrounds
Misuse of medication and dangerous
equipments
Place medications and harmful
equipment’s in high closets to keep out
of reach of children. This involves
scissors, stapler, Panadol and so on
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Assessor Feedback
Mona, these are some great, practical strategies – well done!
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
9. Identify six signs that you should look for in an attack of asthma, which may
indicate an appropriate time for a child to use an asthma reliever.
 Chest tightness and pain
 Breathing difficulties
 Having trouble sleeping due to wheezing and coughing
 Feeling very tired when exercising
 Facing mood alterations
 Changes in lung functions
 weather conditions, such as sudden change in temperature, cold air,
windy days, poor air quality and hot
https://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/asthma-symptoms#1
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Assessor Feedback
You have accurately identified symptoms of Asthma. Please ensure that you use reliable
websites when researching. For reliable and up to date information about Asthma, I
recommend –
https://www.nationalasthma.org.au/understanding-asthma/what-is-asthma
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
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10. State what steps you can take to actively implement an early childhood education
and care service’s procedure for the safe collection of children to avoid releasing
a child into the care of a non-authorised person.
 Ensue the person’s full name, residential address, telephone number and
relationship to the child
 Ensure the person wo will be collecting the child is not under any form of
court order
 Ask the authorised person about verifications such as driver’s license
 If the authorised person is unable to collect the child and asked a member
of his family to take this role instead must inform immediately the centre
before dismissal
www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au
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Assessor Feedback
An effective procedure to ensure that the child is collected by the correct persons. Thank
you for taking the extra precaution of checking the ID of unknown persons.
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
11. There are many causes for childhood injuries, many of which can be avoided.
For each of the below identify two preventative measures (actions) you can take
in an education and care setting to reduce the risk of injury.
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Injury Possibly caused by Preventative measures
Choking Swallowing small objects
such as food, batteries,
bottle caps, coins or
balloons
Keeping away small
objects from young
children
Keep toys for small
children and older siblings
in separate boxes.
Poisoning Ingesting medicines or
cleaning products
Placing medicines and
cleaning products in a
safety closet
Sterilizing equipment’s
and using disposal gloves
Drowning Unsupervised water play Fencing water pools
areas so that children
cannot come across and
avoiding children from
coming near hazardous
places. Also, it was just a
pond of water, ensure that
cleaners must remove it
as soon as possible
Designate a responsible
adult to watch young
children while in the bath
and all children swimming
or playing near the water.
Burns or scalding Stoves, ovens, steam
from kettles or hot liquids,
fire
Ensure gloves are worn
before use or touch as
well as keeping in high
benches where young
children cannot reach.
Do not use a microwave
oven to warm baby
bottles. The liquid heats
unevenly and can scald
your baby’s mouth.
Strangulation Necklaces, drawstrings
on clothes, cords on toys,
Keep out of reach of
children as they will
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appliances or window
blinds
misuse it
Keep hanging mobiles out
of your baby’s reach so
he can’t strangle himself
with them.
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Sunburn Inadequate sun
protection
Applying sunscreen when
going out in the sun and
this involves children and
adults
Avoid bringing children
out in the sun but rather to
shade areas
Head injuries Falls from highchairs,
slippery floors or a fall
from the play equipment
Placing slippery floor
signs as well as getting
someone to clean it
immediately
Supervise younger
children at all times, and
do not let them use
sporting equipment or
play sports unsuitable for
their age. Do not let them
use playgrounds with hard
surface grounds.
Eye injuries Dust, sand or chemical
sprays
Wearing personal
protective equipment’s
(PPE) before use
Supervise your child's use
of tools such as Pencils,
scissors, forks and knives
Fractures and sprains Hard falls Using extendable poles
rather than a climbing
ladder
Not allowing young
children to play in
playgrounds that is not
suitable for their age. For
example, playing on high
monkey bars which might
cause the child to fall
Bumps, scrapes,
bruises, fractures,
sprains, permanent
disability or death
Running out into the
service car park or road
Putting hazardous or
warning signs
Discard items with sharp
corners, protruding nails
or bolts, loose/rusty parts,
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small parts or with toxic
finishes
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Assessor Feedback
These are great strategies to minimise risk and ensure children’s safety. For drowning I
would also ensure that water is tipped out immediately following water play, and that for
poisoning bottles used for decanting are clearly labelled.
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
12. Responsibility for the management of asthma is shared. In the table below, or
similar, identify five actions that parents, the service and educators should do to
work together to provide a safe and healthy environment for children with
asthma.
Five actions under each heading should be recorded.
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Parents or guardians Service Educator (staff)
Ensure the child not to
come out in cold
weather
A parent has
responsibilities towards
providing medical
management plans
Build up covered playing
areas in case of rain and
cold wind
Service will be required to
ensure that they have up
to date supporting
policies
Do not allow children who
has asthma to play
outside during breaks
when it’s cold
Educator has
responsibilities towards
maintaining their up to
date training and ensuring
that they are aware of
each child’s needs
To give assurance to
the child if he/she
becomes anxious
To call a GP as early as
possible.
Try to relax the patient
and assess for fatigue as
it might indicate distress,
and can cause severe
symptoms like respiratory
failure.
To position the child in
the most comfortable
position to ensure
expansion of the lungs
function
To call the doctor To help the child cough
properly for clearing the
throat to facilitate
breathing.
To teach about how to
use the inhalers
properly.
To teach about the staffs
regarding the handling of
the inhalers
Educators should be
prompt enough to give the
inhalers with the onset of
the attack.
To ensure that the child
carrier inhalers with
them everywhere they
visit
To keep the names of the
high risk children flagged
in the register and ensure
the presence of a student
nurse for providing a first
line of treatment.
Educators should check
that the child is carrying
nebulisers, or keeping
extra medicine or inhalers
in the first aid kit.
https://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au
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Assessor Feedback – Please revise your answer to this question.
When managing Asthma it is important that children have access to the same
opportunities and activities as other children. This means that they are able to play
outdoors and play actively.
Please revise your answer to include the practices we all can implement to ensure that
when an asthma attack happens that we have adequate information, plans, policies and
training to deal with the situation. The highlighted answers above are the ones you will
need to adjust.
I recommend further research using Topic 6.7 and the Asthma website.
https://www.nationalasthma.org.au/understanding-asthma/how-is-asthma-managed
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
Part B - Case studies
Student instructions
 Read the following case studies, then answer the questions or complete the task
that follows.
 Your responses may be recorded or presented in a written format. Written
responses for each answer should be approximately 100 – 200 words in length.
The written responses may be presented in narrative or bullet point format.
 To answer questions accurately, you may refer to:
o applicable legislation including the National Quality Standard and
Education and Care Services National Regulations, along with the
Belonging, Being and Becoming – The Early Years Learning Framework
o recommendations from a recognised health authority
o the Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics
o policies and procedures common to early childhood education and care
services
o position descriptions detailing an educator’s duty of care responsibilities
o sources such as professional readings along with the course textbook and
identified key resources.
 Ensure you acknowledge and cite your sources accordingly. This is important
whether you use your own words or quote the author’s words. For more
information on referencing and plagiarism, refer to the ‘Academic reference guide’
in the Student Handbook.
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 When referring to policies and procedures or position descriptions please submit
with your assessment to support your answer.
Case studies
Case study 1
Jeng, a child age two, has a suspected case of hand, foot and mouth disease. Jeng’s
mum has been contacted and has come to pick him up. She is very upset and wants
to know why Jeng must be excluded – to her he seems well, and she cannot take
time off from her job to stay home with him.
Answer or complete the following tasks:
1. Discuss the points you should discuss with Jeng’s mother.
As an educator, I must discuss with Jeng’smother the importance of personal
hygiene and the risks of not implementing this practice. Give her few important
tips of how to do this procedure as her child’s wellbeing is very important to her
more than anything else. It is worth it to give some time for her child at home and
of course if the case is serious, see the doctor.
2. State what documentation could be referred to when discussing the situation with
Jeng’s mother, and explain why would this would be helpful in the discussion.
 Parents must support the education and care service’s policies on hygiene
and infection control. Ask parents to encourage their children to perform
effective hand hygiene when they arrive at the education and care service,
and when they leave.
 Have a written policy that clearly states the exclusion criteria. This policy
should state the minimum exclusion periods.
 Immunising the child
 Provide a record of any illness in child
 Ask Jeng’s mother to supply a clean change of clothing for the child when
toilet training and avoid making him/her use a potty chair as it increases
the risk of spreading diseases
https://nhmrc.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/reports/clinical
%20guidelines/ch55-staying-healthy.pdf
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Mona, you have provided good support for Jeng and his family. Thank you for referring the
family to government information about HF&M – I would also recommend you direct them
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to centre policy to inform them of your responsibilities.
Please ensure that you stipulate a doctor’s clearance prior to his return to care, this will
ensure that a doctor is seen.
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
Case Study 2
Monica is a 19 month old who attends your service. Soon after arriving she appears
flushed and warm to touch. She is generally an outgoing child however today does
not want to play with the other children. She remains seated on floor cushions near
you while others play with toys nearby. Before morning tea she has diarrhoea, which
has escaped her nappy. She has two similar episodes in the next two hours and a
temperature of 37.2 degrees.
When you contact Monica’s father to ask that she be collected he says he is unable
to get there for another two to three hours due to an important work meeting.
Answer or complete the following tasks:
1. What would you do to comfort Monica?
 I will change her nappy
 Take her for a warm bath
 to give her ORS (oral rehydration therapy)
 Offer her with tepid sponging if the temperature exceeds 40 degree.
 Give her Panadol if the parents have given a consent
 Feed her food the makes that helps eliminate diarrhoea
2. What would you do to minimise the risk of infection to other children and staff?
 Clean the area where I will be changing her nappy
 Wear disposable gloves
 Use detergent after changing nappy
 Wash hands with soap and water after the process
 Recommend exclusion periods
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Assessor Feedback – Please revise your answer to this question.
Mona, it’s important that children who have a fever are cared for in a way that minimises
their discomfort. Within your answer you have stated that she is cold and requires more
clothing – this could potentially increase her fever, and worsen her symptoms.
Please read the scenario carefully to ensure that you are helping her to feel more
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comfortable.
When responding to fever it is potentially an infection that is causing the illness and
children should be sent home as quickly as possible.
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
Case Study 3
Caden has been absent for a few days. When he returns to care his mum, Angie,
tells you that he is recovering from an ear infection and that he needs to take
antibiotics twice a day and have ear drops administered every 4 hours.
She provides a medical certificate stating Caden is well enough to return to care and
a letter from his Doctor detailing the medication he has to take. You will need to give
Caden the antibiotics at 5.00pm as his mother does not collect him until 5.30pm and
also the ear drops at 11.00am and 3.00pm.
Answer or complete the following tasks:
1. Summarise what you need to do to ensure medication can be administered to
Caden whilst in care, in accordance with your service’s policy and procedure.
 As someone in my care and I am responsible of giving him/her the
medication, I will have to check for the medication record if it meets the
requirements set out in regulation
 Ensure that the parent or guardian of the child and emergency services
are notified
 It is very important to ensure that at least one educator on duty has a
current approved first aid qualification
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Assessor Feedback
Thank you for obtaining the medication record, including parent authorisation.
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2. Outline (step by step) how you would administer the medication to Caden
- the antibiotics
1 - Ensuring safe and appropriate administration of medication in accordance with
legislative and regulatory requirements.
2-Use a dropper when giving the child the medication and not a spoon
3- sit up the child
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4- Place the syringe beyond the teeth or gumline
5- Keep the mouth closed until your child swallows.
- the ear drops.
1. Position the head so that the ear faces upward
2. If the bottle has a dropper, draw some liquid into the dropper
3. For adults, gently pull the upper ear up and back
4. Gently pull the earlobe up and down to allow the drops to run into ear
5. Wipe away any extra liquid with a tissue or clean cloth
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Assessor Feedback
Mona you show a good understanding of administering medication.
Please ensure that you are checking the dosage and having this witnessed by another
educator. Please ensure you wash your hands prior to administering the medication.
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
3. State how medication provided should be stored whilst at the service.
All the medications should be stored in cool and dry place, away from the heat, air, light
and moisture. It can be stored in kitchen cabinets away from the stove, sink or any
other hot devices. They should be stored in a storage box, shelf or in a closet.
https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/medication-refusal-to-take/
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Assessor Feedback – Please revise your answer to this question.
You may have misunderstood this question. This question is asking you about storage of
the medication, not records.
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
Case study 4
Jackson, aged 4, at the moment is refusing to wash his hands before eating. He
attends care 5 days each week and has protested to washing his hands for the last
3 days. He seems adamant he does not need to wash his hands and that they are
clean.
Answer or complete the following task:
1. Describe four practices you could implement to support Jackson learn and
implement personal hygiene practices.
1- As an educator, teach the child how to become actively involved in carrying
out the practices while at the service
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2- Teach the child the importance of washing his hands and the side effects of
not committing to this process overtime
3- Remind the child to wash their hand before and after eating and notify him e
will get sick as germs will spread on the food
4- Train him to go to bathrooms with his class buddy as young children learn
from each other
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Assessor Feedback
Great work you have explained good experiences and support which will enable Jackson
to understand the importance of washing his hands.
The following resource is a popular Wiggles song that could help with this routine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_RwRoiwe6Q
I can also highly recommend the following book that helps him to understand why he
needs to wash hands.
I don’t want to wash my hands (Little Princess) by Tony Ross
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
Case study 5
Banjo is a 2 ½ year old who attends care three days each week. He is becoming
increasingly harder to settle after lunch for his sleep.
His mother, Kate, has stated he does not always have a day sleep at home, and that
typically he is asleep by 7pm. He sleeps 12 – 13 hours each night.
You have observed during the day Banjo does not tend to display tired signs or cues.
Answer or complete the following tasks:
1. How can you ensure sleep and rest practices meet Banjo’s individual needs?
 Quite play activities can be helpful for hyperactive children like Banjo.
These activities promotes rest and children often falls asleep during the
quiet play activity.
 Banjo’s room should be dimly lit and should be away from noisy
staffrooms.
 Ensue that areas for sleep and rest are well ventilated and room possess
appropriate temperature, so that the child does not experience too hot or
too cold.
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Assessor Feedback – Please revise your answer to this question.
Please consider how you will encourage Banjo to rest. For example; What facilities would
you provide and how will you encourage Banjo to make a choice about his own sleep
routine?
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2. How could information be shared with his parents about his daily rest or sleep at
the service?
Information can be shared with his mum Kate at the time of the pick up about what
happened during the rest time. This thing can be flagged in the electronic health
records, updated information about his daily sleep and practice.
http://www.uws.edu.au
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Assessor Feedback – Please revise your answer to this question.
You may have misunderstood this question. This question is asking you How you will
share information about Banjo’s sleep routine with his family.
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
Case study 6
Neve, a 3 year old child with severe allergies is enrolled to start care at the service at
the commencement of the year. Neve is allergic to peanuts, tree nuts such as
cashews, almonds and hazelnuts, and egg.
Neve’s parents, Sarah and Michael, have told you Neve can experience difficulty
breathing, swelling or tightness in the throat and a hoarse voice as a result of her
allergies. Symptoms usually appear within minutes of exposure to the allergens.
Neve has been prescribed adrenaline in an auto-injector, commonly known as an
EpiPen ® for administration in an emergency. She currently weighs under 20kg so
uses the EpiPen ® Junior which administers a smaller dose of adrenaline.
Answer or complete the following tasks:
1. What would you ask the parents for while they are enrolling Neve?
I would ask parents about food needs and family eating patterns before enrolling
their child in the service. I need to decide wether or not the program can provide
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the foods that meet her special dietary needs before agreeing to enrol her in the
childcare. Of course all this is done on a consent form. I will ensure that the
parents will obtain management plan for her allergy.
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A medical management plan is a great way to confirm important requirements – well done!
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
2. What procedures would you need to ensure are in place before Neve
commences care? Ensure that a risk minimisation plan put in place. These plans
should address the specific risks to individual children and how to prevent these
from occurring.
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A risk assessment is a great way to eliminate and mitigate triggers within the centre
environment – excellent problem solving.
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
3. What privacy considerations should be taken into account in relation to Neve’s
health needs?
I should discuss with the child’s parents about service policy that we need to
share information with other staff, so they know the child in their care who is at
risk of anaphylaxis. I must obtain a written consent from parents to display the
child’s name, photograph and relevant treatment details in staff areas, the child’s
room and food preparation areas.
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These are good considerations that will help to ensure her privacy.
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
4. How would you ensure Neve does not eat nuts and eggs, and is catered for
during meal times?
- An alternative meal plan can be made for Neve and nut should not be
introduced in the lunch. All the foods of Neve has to be monitored and all the
staffs should be made aware of Neve’s allergies. In order to avaod confusion,
Neve’s meals can be supplied in coloured plate or bowl for ensuring specific
meals from her.
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Please consider what procedures you will put into place in order to ensure that Neve does
not consume these products within the service. For example; Making sure the person who
prepares meals – and indeed all staff – are aware of the child’s condition.
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
5. What training would be necessary for the staff before Neve commences?
Ensure that staff or someone with anaphylaxis training at the service at all times.
Also staff must be trained of how to follow first aid procedure and give the right
medication to a sick child when needed.
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These are the correct requirements for training.
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
6. Develop an individual Anaphylaxis Plan to display at the service for Neve. Outline
how to administer the EpiPen ® Junior in your plan.
1-Form a fist around the EpiPen® and pull off the blue safety release.
2- Hold the patient's leg still and place the orange end against the patient’s outer
mid-thigh (with or without clothing).
3- Push down hard until a click is heard or felt and hold in place for 3 seconds. All
EpiPens® should be held in place for 3 seconds regardless of instructions on the
device’s label.
5- Remove the EpiPen®
http://stjohn.org.au/assets/uploads/fact%20sheets/english/FS_allergic.pdf
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Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
Case study 7
Jett, aged 9 months, has arrived at care for the last 5 days wearing a hooded jacket
or jumper due to the cooler weather.
Policies and procedures in place at the service ask that this type of clothing be
avoided, in particular for young children who have a sleep or rest when at the service
for safety reasons.
Answer or complete the following task:
1. Outline the points you should discuss with Jett’s parents to ensure Jett is dressed
appropriately and in accordance with the service’s clothing and/or sleep and rest
policies and procedures in place. Ensure you state the potential hazards and
risks that Jett could be faced with when wearing a hoodie at childcare.
- Children’s clothing should be comfortable, safe and protect them from the
elements and environmental hazards, such as exposure to the sun. Services
should have a policy that outlines children’s clothing requirements in order to
ensure their health and safety and to respect family preferences.
- consult with families about their child’s individual needs, keep in mind the
different values and parenting beliefs.
- Potential hazards for a child when wearing a hoodie is disallowance of
relaxation and comfort during his sleep
- The risk of wearing a hoodie in a childcare can lead to neck strangling,
especially if a child is playing and jumping which requires lots movement. It
causes laceration to the child.
Learner guide 6.2
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Well done Mona, you can also suggest putting a spare jumper on while he is in care to
keep him safe. I also recommend that you direct the family to the centre policy.
Claire Cooper 13/3/2019
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Assessment Feedback
Student Mona Haddara
Assessment No 31864/01
Unit (title and code) CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children
Trainer & Assessor Claire Cooper
Date 13/3/2019 Result Not Yet Satisfactory
Assessor Comments and Marking
Hi Mona,
You have provided a great start to this assessment, with many thoughtful answers. I
have marked your assessment as Not Yet Satisfactory as there are some questions
that will need further revision.
I have offered feedback (in blue) within your assessment, so you can identify where
you went well and advice to guide your resubmission (highlighted in yellow). Please
provide a revised response to the highlighted feedback boxes, using this
document to Please revise your answer to this question your answers.
Please feel free to email, phone or join one of our online classroom help series if you
require further assistance.
Kindest regards,
Claire Cooper
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