Assignment task:
A) Give an example of an occasion when you were required to liaise with a family about the health of their child. For example: a child who displayed signs of illness. Outline the situation, as well as actions taken in relation to service policies and procedures. Make sure you include the following key points in your response:
-your initial response to the child's illness
-contact made with the child's family exclusion of the child due to illness
-measures taken to prevent cross-contamination
-reporting process followed
-cleaning and infection control procedures.
B) Give an example of a situation when you were required to follow service risk-management strategies for a child with a long-term medical condition. (for example a child with an asthma or allergy management plan)
C) Give an example of a situation when you were required to interpret medication administration instructions for the following:
- a short-term medical need (for example a child who is teething)
- a long-term medical need (for example a child who has asthma or allergy)
Outline the situation as well as action taken in relation to legislative requirements/National Regulations and centre/service policies and procedures. (remember as a student you will be supporting and assisting qualified educators with procedures including administering medication)
D) How would you manage a risk involving a food allergy (eggs, milk, nuts) as per workplace policy/procedures?
E) Explain how confidentiality is maintained in your centre/service in relation to children's health needs.