CHSW S02 - Area 4: Safety, Health and Hygiene of ECDA’s Regulatory Standards by Ms Karen https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2 en-us 2022-08-17 01:17:57 UTC 2025-12-19 13:24:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Provide rationale for each sub standard akp2 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2262792977 2022-08-17 01:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2262792977 Provide rationale for each sub standard akp2 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2262793356 2022-08-17 01:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2262793356 Provide rationale for each sub standard akp2 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2262793491 2022-08-17 01:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2262793491 Provide rationale for each sub standard akp2 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2262793586 2022-08-17 01:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2262793586 Provide rationale for each sub standard akp2 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2262793667 2022-08-17 01:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2262793667 4.1.1 akp2 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2262795485 rationale - incidents can happened at any time]]> 2022-08-17 01:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2262795485 4.2.1 akp2 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2262795610 Rationale:
- All staff should be aware of the first aid kit locations. In the event of an emergency, even non-teaching staff can help retrieve the first aid kit.
- The first aid kit should be readily accessible to maximise responsiveness to an emergency. Any barriers to retrieving the kit delays treatment which can cause preventable complications from blood loss, mobile fractures etc.
- There are items in the first aid kit like scissors and pins that need to be away from the children]]> 2022-08-17 01:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2262795610 4.3.1 akp2 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263142141 Rationale: Prevention of diseases therefore to perform daily checks before interaction with others]]> 2022-08-17 09:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263142141 4.4.1 akp2 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263142224 Rationale- For Children's development & instil healthy eating habits as well as have a balanced diet. ]]> 2022-08-17 09:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263142224 4.5.1 akp2 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263142277 Centre premises are well maintained and kept clean
- for good hygiene and to prevent illness or breakout of diseases.

]]> 2022-08-17 09:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263142277 4.1.2 akp2 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263180125 Rationale 

- keeping records such accidents, outbreaks of diseases in the centre, attendance of children, visitors’ logs etc. , it helps Teachers, parents, officers to keep track with what happened in the centre. For example, if there’s a covid case in the centre, teacher or authorised staffs are able to check for close contact.

- minimising outdoor activities from 11 AM - 4 PM is able to prevent children from getting sick as the weather (sun) can be very hot at that time.]]> 2022-08-17 11:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263180125 4.2.2 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263180877 Rationale:
- Expiry dates should be considered carefully as many medical items are technically perishable. Plastics in saline vessels can leach into the fluid post expiry, and seals also degrade from temperature fluctuations and light exposure.
Adhesiveness of dressings degrades over time.
The packaging of wound dressings may allow contaminants to permeate over a long period of time and compromise its sanitation.
- Flashlight batteries can degrade and leak over time.
- Sufficient materials should be ensured for the number of children enrolled - with replenishment reserves readily accessible.]]> 2022-08-17 11:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263180877 4.2.3 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263180948 Rationale:
- Required in case of accidents and emergency during outdoor trips.
- Portable first aid kit should be compact and sturdy to be viable to withstand outdoor use while not being cumbersome to carry.
- Specified materials can administer basic first aid from dressing/disinfection of wounds, arrest of bleeding and immobilisation of fractures.]]> 2022-08-17 11:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263180948 4.3.2 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263181782 Rationale: 
- The child is in the center for long hours hence need the teachers to feed them. (Especially allergies)
- To make sure that they don't take the wrong medicine.
- To prevent the child from consuming or spill it.
- For records keeping/ formal documentation, for the teachers to show responsibility as we are the ones feeding the children medicine. ]]> 2022-08-17 11:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263181782 4.3.3 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263181821 Rationale: 
- Enclosed to prevent air-bone disease. 
- No common areas due to the spreading of virus.
- They still need an adult to monitor them as they are still young including the safety of the child.]]> 2022-08-17 11:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263181821 4.3.4 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263181849 Rationale: 
- To filter out polluted air and harmful particles in the air.

]]> 2022-08-17 11:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263181849 4.3.5 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263181887 Rationale: SOPs are a good way to inform all of the protocols and instructions (with steps) on what is to be done in times of emergency and/or in certain situations (e.g., disease outbreak, etc).]]> 2022-08-17 11:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263181887 4.3.6 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263181912 Rationale: 
There're procedures for diaper changing process as due to hygiene purposes.
Proper milk bottle sterilisation needs to be followed so as to ensure the cleanliness of the bottles.
Showering procedures are important to ensure a safe and efficient way for a baby (so that the baby won't catch a cold in the showering process if room is cold).


]]> 2022-08-17 11:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263181912 4.5.2 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263182017 Resources and materials are kept clean. 
- to prevent pest infestation, dengue and other diseases]]> 2022-08-17 11:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263182017 4.5.3 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263182118 Children's personal effects are maintained in a hygienic manner.
- Practice personal hygiene to prevent spreading of diseases.]]> 2022-08-17 11:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263182118 4.1.3 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263182226 Rationale:

- Easy access is required in case of emergencies so that it would be able to contact parents/guardians/family physician immediately as well as find the root cause of problems when the children/infants' health or safety is affected.
- For verification purposes during dismissal to confirm that children are handed over to the authorised caregivers. 
- To be constantly reminded of children's food allergies so that the incorrect food will not be served mistakenly to the particular child.


]]> 2022-08-17 11:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263182226 4.1.4 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263182323 Rationale:

- Should be detailed so that doubts do not arise due to missing information during the accident or crisis and situation can be solved efficiently.
- Written so that staff can refer to them to ensure all steps are taken without missing any procedures.
- To ensure that the correct routine is conducted]]> 2022-08-17 11:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263182323 4.1.5 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263182405 Rationale: 
All Areas accessible to children are free at all times,
All written information on medical, emergency, and accident 
procedures are displayed in relevant areas.
Guide the teachers to first aid and emergency care where is need.
All familiar with evacuation routes and procedures monthly the children.


4.1.5


]]> 2022-08-17 11:07:36 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263182405 4.1.6 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263182854 Rationale 

In case of a real emergency so that teachers and children will know what to do and there will not be any chaos.

children are also aware and knowledgeable of the exercises and are alert if it ever happens. 




]]> 2022-08-17 11:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263182854 4.1.7 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263182937 Rationale 

In infant care there are mobile and immobile infants who are  not independent and requires more attention especially the immobile infants. They also have a wide age gap of 2 months to 18 months. 


]]> 2022-08-17 11:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263182937 4.4.2 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263183645 Rationale - To have a consistent rotation as well as to get the parents informed of the meals served]]> 2022-08-17 11:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263183645 4.4.3 https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263186193 Rationale - To ensure that the food will not go spoiled and ensure enough ingredients. 

-To avoid cross-contamination among the food. 

-Expressed Milk will go bad if not stored at the appropriate temperature and will result in the infant not being fed.

-Also, if Expressed Milk is not stored appropriately, Infants will be fed with spoiled milk which can cause food poisoning. ]]> 2022-08-17 11:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/v977yixlw8r0biy2/wish/2263186193