CHCECE002 - Scenario: Isaac - Vomits On The Table

[stephanie_wu007]

Isaac
The preschool children are just sitting down to lunch when Isaac(3.2years)vomits on the table.

what steps would you take to minimise the risk of infection?

would you please tell me how to answer this question?

[Lorina]

Actions to take to minimise spread of infection:

1. Wear disposable gloves during the cleaning process. They will need to be changed if they become contaminated by vomit before proceeding to the next
clean up step.
2. Immediately discard any food that may have been struck by droplets of vomit.
3. Wipe up vomit and dispose of the cleaning cloth. Replace gloves. - If paper towels are available it is often easier and more effective to place a
paper towel over the vomit and to then carefully remove the paper towel and contents. When wiping up and doing further cleaning work from clean areas towards the most contaminated areas to minimise spread of infectious material. Place contaminated table cloths and napkins into a plastic bag for transport to laundry.
4. Use a detergent and hot water to wipe down the area where vomit was present so that no evidence of vomit is visible.
5. Disinfect the affected area using a bleach-based household cleaner.
6. Dispose of the cleaning cloths. Allow surfaces to dry before the area is reused.
7. Table cloths and napkins will require laundering at a high temperature, preferably separately, and then dried in the sun or on the hot cycle of a clothes dryer.
8. Immediately after clean up is completed, staff involved in the cleanup must remove and dispose of gloves, then thoroughly wash their hands for 30 seconds
with soap/handwash and warm water, and thoroughly dry their hands before returning to normal duties.
9. Find out if the sick person has vomited or ‘cleaned up’ in the bathroom. If so, thoroughly clean and disinfect the area (especially taps and door handles) by using detergent and hot water followed by a bleach-based household cleaner.

Ref: Cleaning Up Vomit

Hope this helps,

,
Lorina

[heeni92]

How would you respond?

[Lorina]

As in what would you do? Get a child to call another educator, help the child etc.

,
Lorina

[heeni92]

I have written so far is.
That I would see if the child is ok and call there parents to come collect their child as the child is not feeling well.
Could I write that

[Lorina]

Yes also you need to fill in an illness report...

,
Lorina