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Identify factors (places, people and materials) in your child care setting that increase the risk of disease.

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Alexandra Batman

3/9/2017 07:08:49 pm

Universal precautions means just that it applies to all and everyone, proper hand washing prevents a lot of illnesses, and especially in a Daycare etc.

Tanya

12/19/2017 05:23:58 pm

Enviromental disinfect: all the things the children play with and touch.
stairs the children use to wash hand
tables
chairs
gates
shelves
toys
ect

Stephanie

12/28/2017 03:15:53 pm

Children have their own bathroom and sometimes they use the bathroom and do not notice they missed the toilet.
Shelves and toys need to be constantly cleaned
Children wash their hands at the sink and get water everywhere.The water pools around the sink and germs can culminate in the pools of water.
If a teacher did not pay attention to these things, did not monitor the bathroom, wipe the water off the sink and clean the shelves, toys and chairs my class would have a lot of sick children.

Joe Castaneda

3/14/2017 07:15:27 pm

Identify factors in your childcare setting that increase the risk of disease:

1. Door Handles
2. Toys especially mouthed ones
3. Outside Toys
4. Dirt/Soil
5. Shelves
6. Fridge
7. Chairs and Tables

Kelly Hedstrom

3/19/2017 03:15:09 pm

Since I work at a home daycare, there are normal germs associated with homes. I.e. the garage that houses a motorcycle and various workout equipment, multiple pets, and other people who lived there. I have many parents who work in hospitals, they spread germs like crazy. I have many parents who think it's okay to bring sick kids to the daycare. There were many squirrels and feral cats who roam the property. Also, some of the children refuse to use hot water when washing their hands.

Made Griffaton

4/7/2017 04:12:56 pm

Daily cleaning and sanitizing all materials that children easily can touch such as: toys, tables, chairs, etc.
Washing kids and staff hands often is really important to minimizing the spread of germs.

Deepa kacharia

5/25/2017 04:23:11 pm

improper hand washing techniques, kids putting their hands in the mouth leads to spreading germs and sickness.

Gayle Cooper

12/29/2017 06:18:42 pm

Deepa I agree with you! I have found it almost impossible to get the little ones to understand how to properly wash their hands. They are great at pushing the button for liquid soap but instantly want to wash it off into the sink. Ive had to be very dramatic with some to show them how to wash front, back of hand, as well as inbetween the fingers. Tiny ones, I focus on seeing how big of bubbles we can make while swishing hands back and forth, with them I make sure they are actively taking 20-30 seconds with the soap on. The older ones, they sing the ABC song to make sure they are washing long enough!

Shanna Berlanga

7/11/2017 02:06:23 pm

Most surfaces in childcare settings can harbor germs/viruses since children like to touch everything. Care must be taken to disinfect these areas often. Some include the toys, materials and bins, the lunch and activity tables and chairs. Mouthed toys should also have a special bin for disinfection before they are handled by other children. The children and workers must also often wash hands, especially after using the restroom or before consuming food.

Dandan Liu

11/21/2017 11:31:03 am

I agree with you and there are some more things should be sanitize daily like kitchen stuffs refrigerator, counters, and laundry room and the bathroom as well.

Erin

7/16/2017 11:44:24 am

There are many identifying factors that increase the risk of disease in our classroom. The top factors are the items that are touched daily: sink handles, chairs and tables, learning toys, nap mats (which we separate to minimize the spread of germs). We make a good effort to be on a strict cleaning schedule for daily cleaning, as well as weekly and monthly cleaning.

Michaela Sturgeon

7/17/2017 10:48:46 am

Cleaning both hands regularly throughout the day as well as any surface that is touched by the children or parents such as door handles, light switches, tables, toys, books, etc. I use a sanitizing solution on all these areas on a daily basis. Germs are everywhere so frequent cleaning in any childcare setting is an absolute must!

Aja Utsugi

7/30/2017 09:51:17 pm

The most common health risk at our center is mouthed toys in the infant rooms. It is often hard to keep track of what toys get mouthed and what toys may be shared between children.
We make a solid effort to put toys into cleaning bins after they have been played with by a child regardless of whether or not we know if it went into their mouth.

Priya

10/2/2017 12:22:33 pm

Good hygiene and infection control procedures, that are part of the routine for everyone in childcare workplaces will reduce the risk of illness for children, workers and visitors.

The germs are on objects such as toys and door handles. Washing hands and objects with detergent and water is a very effective way of killing germs.

Also safe work practices for high risk activities such as dealing with blood and body fluids and preparing and handling food.

nicole wiles

10/2/2017 06:23:36 pm

Poor hand washing and cleaning procedures are some factors that increase the risk of disease in my childcare facility. Any toys that the children come into contact with need to be washing and sanitized on a regular basis. Any time a child put something in his mouth, the object needs to be put in a dirty bin where it can be cleaned and sanitized. The child upon arrival from home needs to wash his or her hands to prevent "outside" germs coming into the facility etc. There are many many opportunities for hand washing and cleaning procedures to be used to prevent the spread of germs and diseases.

Qianlu Ma

10/5/2017 07:45:43 pm

There are a lot of places/materials can increase the risk of disease if those areas/objects are not being cleaned/sanitized properly. For examples, door handles, mirrors, windows, toys (indoors and outdoors), table, sink and etc. Therefore, using universal precautions such as proper and good hand washing techniques is the best way to reduce the risk of disease.

Namsoon Yang

10/7/2017 12:44:18 pm

Cleaning both hands regularly is the key way of keeping health.

Sonia Brown

10/8/2017 09:58:27 am

There is a lot; door knobs, not sanitizing, anything the children touch and use, carpets/rugs, just being in a large group.

Keoki

10/16/2017 11:18:07 am

we can all write the right answers on what may spread sickness, but I feel it really comes down to laziness. yes washing hands, sanitizing and all of the above works to prevent/minimize it in the home or center, but if we just say and imply but no action is taken, it doesn't help anyone. so laziness I feel is and will always be a major factor.

Johna

10/24/2017 03:40:47 pm

I believe at our center we wash our hands a lot, but it is important to keep everyone well and help prevent illnesses.

teresa

11/4/2017 12:35:37 pm

Poor hand washing and sanitizing. Those two are so very important. There are many things that children come into contact with that sanitizing is crucial. Toys, door handles, furniture bathrooms etc.

elizabeth degler

11/14/2017 07:40:54 am

in a daycare setting germs are everywhere
cleaning hands, toys, tables and chairs etc (the list is so long)
daily and several times a day is vital in keeping an area germ free

ashely erickson

11/17/2017 07:31:40 pm

Handwashing is key. Also, maintaining a clean and healthy environment.

andrea

11/24/2017 10:39:47 am

washing hands. keeping sick kids home

Kristina Anderson

11/26/2017 12:30:42 pm

Factors in my child care setting that can increase the risk of disease are high-traffic areas (entrances and exits, bathrooms, kitchen/food prep areas, sinks), toys that have been exposed to bodily fluids (drool/spit), parents/family members/staff that have not properly cleaned their hands before handling food/drink items. Areas that are not cleaned daily may increase the risk of spreading disease.

Lina Bao

11/29/2017 07:14:04 pm

wash hands carefully and make sure dirty diaper and cloth are packaged.

Kimilyn

11/30/2017 07:43:42 pm

factors) in your child care setting that increase the risk of disease re toys and furniture used by infected children and staff. Poor or neglected hand washing routines, clothing/bedding shared by children. Play equipment that is not properly cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis.

David

12/2/2017 12:00:42 pm

there are so many things from door handles to all the toys and craft supplies that are always being used including the balls that we play with outside.

12/4/2017 10:00:45 pm

Door knobs, toys, furniture

robabeh davanloo

12/5/2017 06:22:37 pm

Identify factors in your childcare setting that increase the risk of disease:

1. Door Handles
2. Toys especially mouthed ones
3. Outside Toys
4. Dirt/Soil
5. Shelves
6. Fridge
7. Chairs and Table

Carol Shaw

12/7/2017 10:51:19 am

Doorknobs, toys, furniture. Wash your hands often

Holly Hendrickson

12/8/2017 01:43:52 pm

Not washing hands
When children come sick (potentially medicated symptoms)
Not covering coughs

Angelica Castillo

12/14/2017 04:20:14 pm

tables, chairs, door handles,shelves,dirt, outside and inside toys

Brittany byrd

12/19/2017 01:02:32 pm

Normal every day germs from contact with other people
equipment
garbage
outdoor area

tonya thomas

12/19/2017 01:35:22 pm

The common factors of where germs would be i.e. door handles, bathrooms, counters, tables, toys etc. Each night after my last kid leaves everything gets sprayed with a bleach solution and deep cleaned and sanitized once a week.

Stacy White

12/20/2017 03:06:48 pm

doorknobs, handles, toys,tables
sick kids and not covering your cough

Sonia Hamza

12/21/2017 11:46:44 am

Door handles,toys,surfaces,

Phyllis O

12/22/2017 05:12:40 pm

Factors that increase risk of spreading disease include:
1. Anything people touch (toys, door handles, etc)
2. Airborne pathogens via sick children or staff
3. Not practicing hand-hygiene properly (or anything else that promotes cleanliness.)

Erin

12/26/2017 08:20:11 pm

anything thing and everything. Make sure to keep your environment clean and wash hands a lot.

Becky Jacobson

12/27/2017 02:40:12 pm

all surfaces are at risk for spreading germs, Hand washing is the most important method of controlling the spreading of germs, using universal precautions, teaching hand washing and educating parents.

Brianna Edsall

12/27/2017 09:04:11 pm

The spread of disease can come from germs on surfaces that staff and children touch. These include toys, tables, door handles, etc. Hand washing is crucial and the most important method of controlling the spread of germs. It is also important for adults to use safe handling procedures when touching/disposing of blood and bodily fluids, and preparing food.

Patricia L Hattori

12/27/2017 09:36:26 pm

universal precaution is the most important rule you can follow in any area of kid care. Always prevention to be taked in spreading grem, from tables, chairs, toys, door knobs, and anything that children to staff that touch during the day.

Megan

12/29/2017 05:17:04 pm

Toys, chairs, tables

Amy Berry

12/30/2017 07:49:23 pm

Toys tables carpets work all need to be properly sanitized. Proper hand washing is essential in keeping germs away.

Brittany

12/31/2017 08:37:18 am

People coming in and out
Not washing hands
Not using universal precautions

Lyndsey

12/31/2017 03:05:13 pm

Facilities should use universal precautions to help prevent the spread of germs. Hard surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected, toys washed, hands washed regularly and the room kept clean. Obviously sick children and staff should stay home-mostly for their own comfort.

Bethany Schneider

12/31/2017 08:01:40 pm

Anywhere a child or staff member might touch, taste, cough, or sneeze. Toys, light switches, door handles, chairs, underside of tables, tabletops, faucet handles, shared fabric towels in the restroom.

Jackie

1/3/2018 01:33:20 pm

anywhere a person touches, countertops, tables, toilets, chairs, hands

Jason Kaiser

1/7/2018 12:35:47 pm

Anything a child can come in contact with,

Tables
chairs
toys
other students
teachers
books
ect..

Shara Parker

1/7/2018 01:09:26 pm

Anything the child or supervisor comes into contact with. Toys, tables, food, the floor, the bathrooms. Children and teachers should be washing their hands after each activity in order to prevent the risk of disease.

Cedric Steinshouer

1/8/2018 12:59:40 pm

Disinfect everything the sick children are in contact with, and practice good hygiene, washing hands frequently.

Marion Billups

1/18/2018 04:15:36 pm

Everywhere in the childcare center can be a place where germs can come in. Inside each and every classroom there is a different set of germs depending on who is sick when they're sick what they're sick with how badly they are sick. Sometimes it is the children that are sick with runny noses and the younger the child the harder it is to keep the runny noses under control. Sometimes it is a staff member that is sick and they can't go home because they need their paychecks and they don't know correct ways to call for to sneeze or what are forgot to wash their hands after they did so. Sometimes it is a mixture of both the children and the staff that are sick. Sometimes you have talked to the parents about being sick but they've come back with a doctors note but they still have runny noses and even though they have a doctors note that says they're okay to come back unless you've completely cleaned everything those germs are still sitting on surfaces for days allowing other children and staff members to get sick. Any soft material such as blankets sheets stuffed animal toys things in home living pencils knobs to the toilet to flush the toilet knobs on the sinks if those are not all cleaned multiple times a day especially during flu season all of those germs are just waiting to jump onto the next person.

Dana

1/22/2018 06:31:16 am

Everything in the room has the risk of germs. You can only so your best to reduce the spread of germs.

Dalia Matus

1/22/2018 04:00:06 pm

There lost of places that increase the risk of spreading gems and getting sick. for example the bathroom, door handles, toys, tables, etc.
children aso wipe their nose with their hands, clothes, in order to prevent contamination is very important to wash hands and disinfect often.

Evan Olivier

1/25/2018 10:56:30 am

Anything the child or employee comes in contact with:
- Toys
- Gates
- Door Handles
- Tables
- etc

Maria

2/5/2018 08:35:02 pm

Door handels,tables,chairs,pencils,books,toys,electronics,bathrooms. Everything the child touches.

Dan Zhu

2/6/2018 08:20:09 pm

Identify factors in your childcare setting that increase the risk of disease:

1. Door Handles
2. Toys especially mouthed ones
3. Outside Toys
4. Dirt/Soil
5. Shelves
6. Fridge
7. Chairs and Tables

Amy Welch

3/14/2018 11:15:30 am

Germs can hide almost anywhere. Here are a list of common places.
Toys
Hands
Mouths
Table
Chairs
Dishes

Tera Hayden

3/20/2018 02:07:21 pm

Cleaning and sanitizing will prevent the spread of grems
Toys inside of class room&outside
Doors
Gates
Tables
Mats
Proper Washing of hands
Health checks upon arrival

Amy Strombeck

4/16/2018 02:51:41 pm

Anything that a child or teacher comes into contact with creates a risk for disease:
1. Table
2. Chairs
3. Bean Bag
4. Toys
5. Toilets
6. Water Fountain
7. Outside Playground
8. Pencils
9. Books
10. Touching friends
11. Hugging friends
12. Mouths
13. Hands

There are many things that can put the children at risk of disease. It is important to take precautions right away to minimize the threat of disease.

Anjana Mitra

6/7/2018 07:54:50 pm

Universal Precautions Applies to Everyone

The term "universal precautions" emphasizes that disease control measures apply to everyone.
Hand washing
• after diapering or toileting children
• after handling body fluids of any kind
• before and after giving first aid (such as cleaning
cuts and scratches or bloody noses)

Ashley

8/20/2018 08:32:58 pm

Outdoors; the floor, door handles, and the door itself; and any staff or child that doesn't wash their hands when necessary.

Katie Olson

8/26/2018 03:58:42 pm

Washing hands, toys, tables and chairs etc daily and several times a day is vital in keeping my classroom germ free

Jeff

10/25/2018 04:43:47 pm

Diaper changing area, garbage cans, assorted toys both large and small, outdoor play structures, floors, carpets, rugs, shoes, toy shelves.

Lindsay Lyon

12/4/2018 03:43:34 pm

Anything that a teacher or student comes into contact with can be a risk for communicating diseases.
1) Door handles
2) Chairs
3) Water Bottles
4) Toys
5) Toy bins
6) outdoor play structures
7) Sink knobs
8) Changing tables
9) Lunch/snack tables

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