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Jessica Bastos
NUTRI320/ECE415
Managing Infectious Diseases
Read the following case study and answer the questions below.
Your assignment will be graded
based on how you apply the information learned in class, thus your answers need to be
thorough
. Use complete sentences in response to the questions posed and please correct all
spelling errors as points may be deducted for grammar and spelling mistakes.
The teacher noticed that Carrie seemed quite restless today and was having difficulty
concentrating on any task that she started.
She continuously squirmed, whether in her chair or
sitting on the floor.
On a number of occasions, the teacher also observed Carrie tugging at her
underwear and scratching her bottom.
She recalled that Carrie’s mother had mentioned
something about getting her younger brother tested for pinworms and wondered if this might
be what she was observing.
1.
If you were the teacher, what actions would you take in this situation?
First, I would isolate the child with a childcare worker until we find out a suitable plan of
action on what this illness is and what we need to do. I would then call Carrie’s mother.
On this phone call, I would make sure to be very kind and supportive of this situation
and offer any information that the mom may need if this is in fact pinworm. Once a
diagnosis is provided, assisting the family in care as much as possible would help to
support the family.
As for the daycare, I would create a solution of bleach and water to disinfect all tables,
diapering areas, bathrooms, and toys. I would do my best to send children who are in
the preschool into an area that may be less contaminated, and I would disinfect as much
as possible before inviting children back into these areas.
2.
What control measures should be implemented at school?
At home?
I would create training about preventative measures that would help any adults in the
class to focus on hand washing with the children. I would also create or improve the
cleaning/disinfecting schedule. I would also make sure to keep all of the children’s
clothes and comfort materials, such as blankets and stuffed animals separate. For home,
parents can also focus heavily on hand washing and maintaining nail length that helps
eliminate the amount of dirt under nails.
3.
When can Carrie return to school?
Jessica Bastos
Once Carrie is diagnosed and starts treatment for pinworm, she can return to school.
4.
According to the licensing regulations in California, is this a reportable illness?
No, it is not a reportable illness.
5.
If Carrie does have pinworms, for what length of time should the other children be
observed for similar problems?
Anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks, the other children should be observed for any related
symptoms to pinworm.
6.
What special personal health measures should be emphasized with the other children?
Concentrating on hand washing and regulating any type of hand to mouth fixations or
habits are helpful measures to take with the other children. Also, implementing a
structured cleaning schedule can help to improve preventative measures.
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