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Safety Tutorial for Nannie

Safety Tutorial for Nannie. Cynthia A. Jennings Capital Region BOCES Work-based Learning Coordinator. First Aid CPR Defibrilator Medication Administration Training (MAT) Universal Precautions Fire/Disaster Evacuation Route . Shaken Baby Syndrome Training Driver Safety Training

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Safety Tutorial for Nannie

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  1. Safety Tutorialfor Nannie Cynthia A. Jennings Capital Region BOCES Work-based Learning Coordinator

  2. First Aid CPR Defibrilator Medication Administration Training (MAT) Universal Precautions Fire/Disaster Evacuation Route Shaken Baby Syndrome Training Driver Safety Training Mandated Reporter Training for Child Abuse and Neglect Fire Extinguisher Operation Hand Washing Techniques Training Tasks for Nannie

  3. Pre-Test Answer True or False in the space provided: ___1 It is a law that every Nannie goes through the MAT training. ___2 A baby can die from being shaken less than three minutes by an adult. ___3. First Aid training is recommended by the state for all Nannies. ___4 A Nannie is a “Mandated Reporter” of Child Abuse/Neglect. ___5 The three hour driver safety class is mandated by employers of all Nannies.

  4. Appropriate Clothes Appropriate Dress for a Nannie Females: Uniform blouse with logo Casual dress slacks or skirt Comfortable shoes, low heels Males: Uniform shirt with Logo Casual dress slacks Comfortable shoes Proper outdoor wear includes: Warm coat or jacket, hat, gloves and insulated boots

  5. Safety Equipment in “Nannie Bag” • Phone listing of emergency contacts • Emergency New York state “Blue Card” • First Aid Kit with all standard supplies plus, an infant/child rescue breathing mask, oral and rectal thermometers • Ipecac (As recommended by doctor) • Latex/Latex free protective gloves • Plastic Bags

  6. Safety Equipment in “Nannie Bag” (cont.) • Sealed container for disposal of body fluids (diapers, bloody tissues, etc.) • Lockable medication bag for over the counter and prescription medications • Cellular phone • Insect repellent • Sun screen

  7. Safety Equipment(available at job site) • Child Safety Restraints • Flashlights • Smoke Alarms • Carbon Monoxide Detectors • Fire Extinguishers • Blankets

  8. Tools and Supplies Home Safety: • Scissors, child safety and adult • Set of screw drivers • First Aid Kit with supplies Children’s Behavioral Supports • Drawing supplies, markers, paper, chalk, watercolors, finger paint, tempera paint • Assorted craft supplies including glue and paste • Resource books, story books and magazines Nutritional Support: • Cook Books

  9. Equipment/Machinery(supplied on site) • Range • Refrigerator • Washing Machine/Dryer • Toaster • Microwave Oven

  10. Electrical • Hair Dryer • Curling Iron • Toaster • Microwave • Television • DVD/VCR Player • Furnace • Air Conditioners • Fans

  11. Floors, Doors, Exits • Stairs should be free of obstacles and loose carpets • Exit doors should be on all levels of home • Doors should open in, to help prevent children from falling & leaving the home • Door should have deadbolts/safety locks • Floors should be free of spills and debris

  12. Chemical Hazards Enter the body by being: INGESTED, INHALED OR CONTACT • Household products, cleaning products, aerosols • Medications • Gasoline, oil, anti-freeze • Poisons (Including Pesticides) • Poisonous plants-both household and outdoor

  13. Ergonomic Hazards - Lifting • Lifting up children • Carrying totes, laundry, groceries • Car restraints • Moving furniture • Play equipment • Bicycles

  14. Infectious diseases • Communicable Childhood Diseases • Pink Eye • Pin Worms • Chicken Pox • Measles • Rosella • HIV/AIDS • Hepatitis • Lyme Disease • Strep Throat

  15. Fire and Fire DrillsFire Drills must be done once a month. Practice them in many areas of the home! Where are the fire extinguishers? • Garage • Wall mounted near side exit door • Cellar • Next to washer/dryer on wall hook • Next to exit door, mounted on wall • Kitchen • To one side of the stove • Next to the exit door, near wall phone

  16. Robbery, Home Invasions • Call 911 • Gather children in one area • Lock the area if possible • Huddle on floor in one corner, away from window and doors • Keep body and head low to floor • Continue to call 911 • Stay quiet and calm!

  17. Nannie: Must have: Valid drivers license Three hour driver safety class If personal/private car is used: Car Must be inspected Car Must be insured Car Must be registered Passengers: Must be secured in a safety restraint at all times! Driving With Children In the Car

  18. Angry/Threatening Children • Try to speak calmly to child • Remove child from area where they are away from other children playing • Speak to the child again • Ask them to sit by themselves, if they refuse put them in a “quiet chair”. (one minute per year of age) • Offer them activities that can appropriately help them release stress (punching bag, playdough, packing bubble wrap, etc.) • Allow child to re-enter areas with other children when the child has calmed down

  19. HOW and to WHOM DO YOU REPORT AN INJURY • Check the NY state emergency “Blue Card” • Follow the steps indicated on the card • If card is not available: Call 911 • Contact a parent/guardian ASAP • If unavailable, contact next person of authority

  20. Post Test 1. ___Fire drills should be practiced once a year? 2. ___If a robber is in the house, the Nannie and the children should make a lot of noise? 3. ___Children who are bitten by a mosquito can get lyme disease or HIV/AIDS? 4.___ Nannies always need to know where the fire extinguishers are kept? 5.___ The “Blue Card” has lists of the child’s allergies and medications?

  21. Post Test (cont.) 6. ___All children under age 12 must sit in approved safety restraints while traveling in a car? 7. ___Plastic gloves do not have to be worn when diapering a child? 8. ___Families who have gas stoves, should have a fire extinguisher next to them? 9. ___Vehicles driven by a Nannie must have a current inspection, registration and insurance? 10.___All types of houseplants are toxic if ingested.

  22. Safety Web Resources National Network for Child Care • http://www.nncc.org/ National Safety Council: • http://www.nsc.org/ New York State Child Care Coordinating Council • http://www.cdcccc.org/ Fire Prevention • http://www.firekills.gov.uk/home/04.htm

  23. Additional Safety Web Resources New York State Health Department Disease Control • http://www.health.state. ny.us/nysdoh/ communicable_diseases/en/ New York State Poison Control Center • http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/poisoncontrol/centers.htm

  24. A LITTLE PREVENTION CAN GO A LONG WAY! Be prepared!

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