Childcare: Hygiene and Hands
Module Title: Communications
Module Code: ............
Name: ........
Module Tutor: ...........
Report into the frequency of hand washing in an ECCE setting.
List of contents:
Page 3: Terms of reference
Page 4: Methods of procedure
Page 5: Findings
Page 6: Conclusion
Page 7: Recommendations
Page 8: Bibliography
Page 9: Appendix
Terms of Reference: (page 3)
As issued by the communication module tutor , this report will explore the process into the frequency of hand washing in an ECCE setting such as crèche etc, and make recommendations to improve the procedure.
Method of procedure: (page 4)
This research for this report consisted the following:
Primary Research: An observation e.g. a checklist in a crèche about the frequency of hand washing among children and staff.
Secondary Research: HSC provides information leaflets about the frequency of hand washing and a book about hand washing.
Findings: (page 5)
Hand washing is the most important infection control measure to prevent illness in yourself and the children you care for in child care setting (Californian childcare health programme 1998 pg 26).Hand washing is the primary tool that childcare workers have to prevent the spread and protect childcare workers and their children from illness (under the preschool regulations of 2006 part 4 27. Child care workers are responsible to ensure that steps are taken to prevent spread of infections and that children are taught health care routines.
How to wash hand the right way for children:
1. Use warm water (not cold or hot) when you wash your hands.
2. Use whatever soap you like. Some soaps come in cool shapes and colours this may enhance the child to wash their hands more, but whatever kind gets them scrubbing is the kind they should use.
3. Work up some lather on both sides of the hands, the wrists, and between fingers. Wash
Module Code: ............
Name: ........
Module Tutor: ...........
Report into the frequency of hand washing in an ECCE setting.
List of contents:
Page 3: Terms of reference
Page 4: Methods of procedure
Page 5: Findings
Page 6: Conclusion
Page 7: Recommendations
Page 8: Bibliography
Page 9: Appendix
Terms of Reference: (page 3)
As issued by the communication module tutor , this report will explore the process into the frequency of hand washing in an ECCE setting such as crèche etc, and make recommendations to improve the procedure.
Method of procedure: (page 4)
This research for this report consisted the following:
Primary Research: An observation e.g. a checklist in a crèche about the frequency of hand washing among children and staff.
Secondary Research: HSC provides information leaflets about the frequency of hand washing and a book about hand washing.
Findings: (page 5)
Hand washing is the most important infection control measure to prevent illness in yourself and the children you care for in child care setting (Californian childcare health programme 1998 pg 26).Hand washing is the primary tool that childcare workers have to prevent the spread and protect childcare workers and their children from illness (under the preschool regulations of 2006 part 4 27. Child care workers are responsible to ensure that steps are taken to prevent spread of infections and that children are taught health care routines.
How to wash hand the right way for children:
1. Use warm water (not cold or hot) when you wash your hands.
2. Use whatever soap you like. Some soaps come in cool shapes and colours this may enhance the child to wash their hands more, but whatever kind gets them scrubbing is the kind they should use.
3. Work up some lather on both sides of the hands, the wrists, and between fingers. Wash
Bibliography: (page 8) Californian Childcare Health Programme 1998 Health and Safety in the Child Care Setting:Prevention of Infectious Disease The California Department of Education: USA. www.kidshealth.org (15/octorber/2013). Donohoe, Gaynor, jf.(2013) Education & care in the early years.. Appendix: (page 9) I confirm this is my own work: Signature: ________________ Teacher:____________ Date: _________________ Date: _______________