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Scenario: Jackson - Washing Hands

Posted: Tue May 12, 2015 10:23 am
by punk6288
hello i am finding it really hard to find some answers to a couple off my case studies i would really appreciate your help

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.
1. Describe four (4) practices you could implement to support Jackson learn, and implement personal hygiene practices.


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.

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.

Re: case study

Posted: Tue May 12, 2015 11:44 am
by punk6288
case study 5 answers i have come up with are

1.expaine to jackson that it is important for him to wash his hadn so he dosent get sick or sprea germs throw out the othger children.
2. inform jackson that al the other kids and adult have to wash there hands before food or after they have been to the bath room
3.if everything else has been tryed. try to get jackson to wash his hand b y offering a reward such as a sticker for doing so or that he can play with a toy or go out side ect

Re: Scenario: Jackson - Washing Hands

Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 3:33 am
by Lorina
Yes, you've made some good points.

It's important for Jackson to understand that he needs to wash his hands as they have germs on them from playing and that when he puts his dirty hands on the food to eat then it will go into his stomach causing him to be sick.

You could also have a general group discussion on germs, how they spread how to fight them.

Read stories, sing songs on safe hygiene practices etc.

Hope this helps,

:geek:,
Lorina