Monday, July 27, 2020

URGENT- Hand Sanitizers to AVOID


FDA Warning About the Dangers of Hand Sanitizers With Methanol


The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recent urgent warning to consumers and health care providers about hand sanitizer products that are labeled as containing ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination. Methanol (i.e., methyl alcohol or wood alcohol) is a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested and can be life-threatening when ingested. As per the FDA news update hyperlinked below, “Methanol is not an acceptable active ingredient for hand sanitizers and must not be used due to its toxic effects. FDA’s investigation of methanol in certain hand sanitizers is ongoing. The agency will provide additional information as it becomes available.”
 
FDA updated the original list of more than 24 hand sanitizer products to avoid, now listing 75 such products to avoid on this FDA webpage; those products can be viewed either by clicking on the “Methanol Contaminated Products List” button at the top of the webpage or by scrolling down to the bottom of the page and then by clicking on any or all eight pages listing the 75 hand sanitizer products.

Consumers who have been exposed to a hand sanitizer containing methanol and are experiencing symptoms should seek immediate treatment for the potential toxic effects of methanol poisoning, which can include nausea, vomiting, headaches, blurred vision, permanent blindness, and seizures. Although people of all ages are at risk for methanol poisoning, “young children who accidentally ingest these products and adolescents and adults who drink these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute are most at risk.”

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

FREE Webinar Series


 
 
Infant/Toddler Webinar Series
Tummy Time: Infant/Toddler Movement as a Foundation for Learning
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
3–4 p.m. ET
Join us for the next webinar in our series focusing on infant/toddler health and wellness. Infants enter the world prewired and primed to move. In this session, explore movement as the foundation of learning. Learn about the impact tummy time has on brain and muscle development and its Influence on developmental milestone progression. Discover ways to create an environment that stimulates, promotes, and supports motor development.
 
Topics for the webinar include:
  • Gross motor development
  • Tummy time best practices
  • Creating an environment that supports the active child
  • The caregiver and parent role in tummy time
 
Presenters
  • Shannon Carr, M.A.T., RISE owner and child development specialist
  • Tracie Hope, OTR/L, T.O.T.S. owner and pediatric occupational therapist
 
Target Audience
  • Early childhood education teachers and administrators
  • Family child care providers
  • Infant/toddler coaches, consultants, and specialists
  • Child Care Resource and Referral leadership and staff
  • Parents and guardians
 
How to Register
 
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Questions?
Contact the National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness (NCECHW) at health@ecetta.info or (toll-free) 888-227-5125.
 

 

Friday, June 5, 2020

Childcare Webinar


Webinar: Social Distancing in Early Care and Education: Feasible or Impossible?

To view the webcast please visit
https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1322240&tp_key=120a2ca7cd


**Note: you will notice the date of this webinar is past. You can still view on-demand by filling out the registration. This webinar is 1 hour.

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

FREE Training. Please register here


Taking Care of Ourselves During Challenging Times  (FREE 1-hour virtual training)


 

Training Dates & Times:
Thursday (TOMORROW), 5/21 at 6:30 pm
and Tuesday, 5/26 at 1:00 pm


If you have attended this training before and loved it, encourage your staff to register! To register for the training, you must fill out the form linked below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejZDmCQXUEqtop47PAhtH9wQ8tJN6ik-TeK59xf97hQZ6wEA/viewform?usp=sf_link



Training info:
Taking Care of Ourselves During Challenging Times  (1-hour virtual training)
COVID-19 is a community trauma being experienced by all of us in one form or another.  For all of us, it is vital that we maintain our resilience in order to be present as we care for those around us. This training will identify types of trauma and connect these traumas to the COVID-19 pandemic.  We will identify what trauma responses look like and discuss trauma responses we or those around us may be experiencing. We will also discuss ways to maintain our resilience and practice self-care during this challenging time.

If you have any questions, please reach out!

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Taking Care of Ourselves During Challenging Times (1 hour virtual training)


Good Morning Directors & Providers:

Taking care of yourself is more important than ever. You are important.  We value your child care team, the compassion, the love, and the safe space you provide in our Northland community.

Jamie Wehmeyer, has graciously offered to lead a FREE training: Taking Care of Ourselves During Challenging Times  (1 hour virtual training)

COVID-19 is a community trauma being experienced by all of us in one form or another.  For all of us it is vital that we maintain our resilience in order to be present as we care for those around us. This training will identify types of trauma and connect these traumas to the COVID-19 pandemic.  We will identify what trauma responses look like and discuss trauma responses we or those around us may be experiencing. We will also discuss ways to maintain our resilience and practice self-care during this challenging time.
I hope you will join us. Please let us know which time works best for you:  https://doodle.com/poll/62fi976phqsxndrq
Contact us with any questions: 

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Reopening Resources & FAQ's

ReOpening
Reopening Resources & FAQ's
Date: 5/1/2020

Dear Platte County Child Care Providers,


We know this is a challenging time filled with questions and uncertainty. We are grateful for the essential public services you provide. Many of you are at different stages implementing COVID guidelines. Some have remained open, adapting plans as you go, while others are creating plans to reopen. Remember, we can and we will get through this together. Please see our list of resources below. As always, don’t hesitate to reach out if we can be of assistance.

Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) FAQ’s



The guidance in this document is based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website and is based on what is currently known about the spread and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Please note, not all of the information in this document is required by SCCR regulations. Those items required by regulation are noted within the document. DHSS will provide updated guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available. Please check the CDC website and the DHSS website periodically for updated guidance. 4/30/20

DHSS COVID-19 Website for Childcare Providers: https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/covid-19-updates.php

Kindercare Safety video


Kindercare did a great job with their health and safety practice video. This might be helpful for childcare centers that are reopening.  Watch it here: https://www.kindercare.com/lp/safety-first

 


Platte County Health Department Re-Opening Guidelines


***NEW*** as of May 4th, 2020, all Platte County businesses (including childcare) must create a reopening plan and post near their customer entry door(s). The plan summary must include measures that are being taken to protect both employees and customers. When reasonably achievable, businesses are encouraged to collect names and contact information of all people entering their facilities in the event contact tracing becomes necessary.  

Please note, information in the document below is for your information from Platte County Health Department. The purpose of this document is to provide general guidance for business operations.


Contact us with further questions


Your Child Care Healthcare Consultants




 

  

Monday, April 27, 2020

A "Must Hear" podcast for Child Care Centers and Family Providers


The Committee for Economic Development (CED) has released a podcast specifically for child care centers and a podcast specifically for family child care home providers

Both feature the following panel of early childhood financing experts: Heidi Hagel-Braid, Chief Program Officer, First Children’s Finance; Louise Stoney, Independent Consultant and Co-founder of Opportunities Exchange and Alliance for Early Childhood Finance; and moderator, Grace Reef, CED Outreach Consultant.

The podcasts are a “must hear” for anyone operating a child care program who wants to more clearly assess the implications of available federal assistance, as well as how to prioritize business expenses and support economic viability in the short- and long-term. 

These, along with other related resources, can be accessed on CED’s web site at: https://www.ced.org/coronaviruschildcare.

We hope the podcasts are of help to you at this time of pandemic and economic crisis. We are thinking of you, please contact us if you need anything.

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Can WIC help your staff or families?


Do you have staff or families that have lost their job and need assistance during these troubling times? Call our WIC office for assistance.

How can WIC help?

WIC helps feed your family's future by providing nutritious food to help you save on groceries, lower health care costs, and improve your family's health during critical periods of growth and development.

WIC Office Information:


 Monday-Thursday 8am – 4:30pm

We are doing everything over the phone and by email until further notice.

Please contact us at 816-587-5998 or WICsupport@plattehealth.com

Monday, April 20, 2020

Planning to Re-Open Soon???


As your Child Care Health Consultants, we wanted to share information with you in regards to those facilities that will be re-opening soon. Remember, these are things we all know and have been practicing for years; good handwashing, covering sneezes and coughs, staying home when sick, and avoiding close contact with those who are sick. The Section for Child Care Regulation recommends that child care facilities take the following steps to help stop or slow the spread of respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
 

Need hand sanitizer?? Email Sherrie.Kisker@plattehealth.com for instructions for pick-up.

 
Please review the information from the CDC and take the recommended steps to keep yourself and those you care for healthy:

If Your Child Care Program Remains Open


At all times…

  1. Encourage your staff or community members to protect their personal health.
  2. Post the signs and symptoms of COVID-19: fever, cough, shortness of breath.
  3. Clean surfaces that are frequently touched – things such as shared desks, countertops, kitchen areas, electronics, and doorknobs. Ensure handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
  4. Limit events and meetings that require close contact.
  5. Stay up to date on developments in your community.
  6. Create an emergency plan for possible outbreak.
  7. Assess if community members are at higher risk and plan accordingly.

During an outbreak in your area

  1. If you identify a case, inform people who might have been exposed.
  2. Continue to safely clean and disinfect the person's area.
  3. Connect with Platte County Health Department 816.587.5998
  4. Cancel large meetings or events.
  5. Put your infectious disease outbreak plan into action.

6.      If you make a decision to close your facility, you must notify the Section for Child Care Regulation (SCCR) by filling out this form.

Resources for Child Care Providers

Specific resources for schools and childcare programs can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Guidance for Childcare Programs that Remain Open

Guidance for Childcare Programs that Remain Open
Updated April 12, 2020
Summary of recent changes:
  • Includes additional options for screening children upon arrival to ensure that children who have a fever or other signs of illness are not admitted to the facility.
  • The additional options may be useful when personal protective equipment (PPE) is in short supply.

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

COVID-19 CARES Act for Childcare Providers

Below are some links to vital information on the CARES Act for financial help for Day Care Providers.

The CARES Act includes many potential relief opportunities for the nation’s child care industry.
Click the link to see how the CARES Act may help you:
https://www.ffyf.org/small-business-administration-sba-loans-immediately-available-to-child-care-providers/


Understanding the NEW unemployment Benefits of the CARES Act:
https://www.ffyf.org/understanding-new-unemployment-benefits-included-in-the-cares-act-passed-by-congress/

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Offers Guide to Coronavirus Emergency Loans for Small Businesses
https://www.ffyf.org/u-s-chamber-of-commerce-offers-guide-to-coronavirus-emergency-loans-for-small-businesses/

Friday, March 13, 2020

CDC's Guidance for School Settings re: COVID-19

The guidance is based on what is currently known about the transmission and severity of coronavirus disease and will be updated as needed and as additional information becomes available. 
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Stay up to date with Platte County health

Join the Platte County Health Department's monthly 

Epi Newsletter,

Stay up-to-date with the latest health information.

 

 

Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care Settings




 
The American Academy of Pediatrics had a webinar yesterday (3.11.2020) with great information for daycare centers regarding managing infectious diseases.
To view the recording click here. Below are the links to the materials that were reviewed in the webinar:

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Managing Infectious Diseases in Early Education and Child Care Programs

What: Join this 1-hour webinar to learn more about 2 new tools available for child care to use to help meet national early education & child care training requirements for managing infectious diseases.

When: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 1:00 pm


Participants will learn about the following:

• The important role managing infectious diseases training plays in early childhood settings
• A free new online managing infectious diseases module
• A free, fully downloadable and ready-to-go managing infectious diseases training curriculum 
• Training tips that can help you share managing infectious diseases 



For more information, contact Eleni Victoria at evictoria@aap.org
Register HERE