1. Child Care Supervisors Network Meeting
Public Health Updates October 2017
Jenn Rollinson RN, Public Health Nurse
Jason Weppler , Health Promoter
Kathryn Forsyth RD , Public Health Dietitian

2. Infection control

3. How can public health help during the upcoming cold/flu season:
Visit our website for resources Health/Infectious-Diseases/Child-Care-Centers-and-Schools
Call a nurse for support; Public Health has a nurse available Monday – Friday 8:30- 4:30
Ensure your facility has reviewed and updated their policies prior to the 2017/18 cold and flu season
Encourage Influenza vaccination amongst staff

4. Outbreaks
Child care centres should report when they see unusual amounts of illness beyond what they normally experience (i.e., above normal illness for their facility or child group (toddlers, infants, preschoolers, after-school groups)).
We do not put a % value to it because it is very difficult to determine denominators as some children only come part days, variable days.

5. Outbreaks con’t
Line listing during periods of increased illness is a way that your facility can track and keep record of symptoms and onset dates
While Public Health will not declare outbreaks in child care centers, line lists are a helpful tool for us to view when assisting and supporting you during these events

6. Exclusion criteria:
A reminder about this helpful resource that outlines exclusion criteria for reportable illnesses as well as common childhood ailments

7. Environmental cleaning:
Common childhood illnesses/nuisances:
Pink eye, hand, foot & mouth, and lice are examples of common childhood illnesses and nuisances that aren’t reportable to public health but can be a burden for child care centers
Increasing environmental cleaning at the facility can help to reduce infections and spreading:
Public Health recommends increasing environmental cleaning such as:
Review disinfection procedures. Check concentrations and contact times. Disinfectant may need to be changed.
At a minimum, clean and disinfect common touch surfaces daily (e.g. door handles, hand rails, table tops, phones, light switches, etc.).
At a minimum, washrooms should continue to be cleaned and disinfected daily.
Launder re-usable mop heads and linens on a hot cycle with detergent and hot air dry.

8. Physical Literacy
PHYSICAL

9. Physically literate individuals...
move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person. PHE Canada, 2012 -
What is physical literacy? While this definition is wordy basically PL is the development of fundamental movement skills in a variety of settings. This skills enable the child to move with competence and confidence. Research has shown that being physically active later in life depends on an individual's ability to feel confident in an activity setting.

10. Why is physical literacy so important?
Physically literate children lead healthy active lives.
Children who are not physically literate avoid physical activity and may turn to sedentary or unhealthy lifestyle choices.
Children who are physically active: are ready to learn, have better personal satisfaction, have better and safer relationship.
Without physical literacy, people are often not confident in their abilities so they will tend to avoid or withdraw from physical activities and sport. In fact, not being able to perform just one fundamental movement skill can seriously restrict future opportunities for physical activity, sport and recreation.

11. SO WHAT CAN YOU dO? Ensure that physical activity experiences:
Are fun and safe
Are positive, free of negative pressure
Provide diverse, challenging activities and games that include skill development
Consist of small but achievable goals
Emphasize basic motor skill development, such as running, rolling, climbing, throwing and catching
Take place in short bursts with frequent breaks
Are part of a child’s daily routine
BE A GOOD ROLE MODEL

12. HOW CAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSIST?
On Site Assessment
Sample Policies
Best Practice Recommendations
Resources and Tools
Training Opportunities

13. toolKit Contents Section 1: Assessment Survey
Section 2: Best Practice Recommendations
Section 3: Actions and Sample Policy Statements
Section 4: Glossary
Appendix: Best Practice Resource Guide
Video from EOPHU

14. The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth: An Integration of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep
The new Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth encourage children and youth to “Sweat, Step, Sleep and Sit”. For optimal health benefits, children and youth (aged 5–17 years) should achieve high levels of physical activity, low levels of sedentary behaviour, and sufficient sleep each day.
A healthy 24 hours includes:
Uninterrupted 9 to 11 hours of sleep per night for those aged 5–13 years and 8 to 10 hours per night for those aged 14–17 years, with consistent bed and wake-up times;
An accumulation of at least 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity involving a variety of aerobic activities. Vigorous physical activities and muscle and bone strengthening activities should each be incorporated at least 3 days per week;
Several hours of a variety of structured and unstructured light physical activities;
No more than 2 hours per day of recreational screen time;
Limited sitting for extended periods.
Preserving sufficient sleep, trading indoor time for outdoor time, and replacing sedentary behaviours and light physical activity with additional moderate to vigorous physical activity can provide greater health benefits.
Source: Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology.
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15. Nutrition Update : New resource!
Hand out! And tool if finalized ….

16. Upcoming Cooks FALL workshop
Wednesday November 8th
Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre
Southampton, ON
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Catered Lunch
RSVP by Oct 24th

17. NEXT Safe food handler course :
November 8 & 15, 2017 (Wednesday) 2 days (12 hours) 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Bruce County Building Walkerton
$68.00 (including HST)
Food Safety Certification Courses can be scheduled upon request
10 or more staff – PHI will come to your location !
Call the Health Unit for more info and/or download registration form from our website
under Food Safety (cooked turkey) icon
You will receive a resource manual, thermometer, chlorine test strips, certificate, letter, and wallet card

18. Any Questions for your presenters?
Jenn Rollinson RN, Public Health Nurse
Jason Weppler , Health Promoter
Kathryn Forsyth RD , Public Health Dietitian
Thank you for all you do as supervisors to create safe and supportive environments that help children reach their full potential.