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Posted: 28 April 2009 at 3:45pm | IP Logged

We're posting this week a reminder in our bulletin about well child policies and letting parents in our toddler rooms know that we disinfect our toys after useage by children.  This is particularly happening because we have had some inquiries after the swine flu publicity.  It's stuff we've always done but we're just making sure that we are proactive.

Any of you doing or addressing anything with regards to this?

Posted: 29 April 2009 at 3:21pm | IP Logged

I'm waiting to see how it all pans out...not really an immediate threat in OC, but I'm hearing schools are closing down in other parts of the country. 

I just sent a reminder email out to families to remind them to keep their sick kids at home...don't want to be overly alarming but not to ignore the issue either.

Posted: 30 April 2009 at 9:36am | IP Logged

I think its a good idea to be proactive in many cases, simply so parents and families know that we are taking their child's health and safety seriously.   

It just so happens that this week is the week for me to go haul stuff out for a really deep cleaning.  We use the disinfectant wipes, and sprays on things week by week, but since we don't have our own facility or access to space to really scrub, bleach, rinse etc, it does mean an extra effort to bring them home and do it.   So I'll be swinging by to get them today and probably spend tomorrow doing that.  Not specifically BECAUSE of the swing flu, but if someone asks we can then tell them things were done soon, and let them know our weekly policy as well.

Posted: 04 November 2009 at 10:02pm | IP Logged

H1N1 (or the hiney virus as kids are calling it here) has swept through our area.  It was so bad that my SP even sent a Calling Post call to all of our members (well over 2,500) to tell them to stay home if they are sick, etc.  He also reviewed our policies about sick kids. 

We have also gone into hand sanitizing frenzy in our Children's Ministry.  Kids can't get a snack off of the snack table unless they use it...or wash with soap and water.  Because of the high profile of this illness, the kids get it and don't mind.  I keep the stuff in my pocket at all times and use it frequently.

Posted: 05 November 2009 at 7:22am | IP Logged

I will say I have had several inquiries about clean/santizing procedures and policies as well as well child policies. 

The only negative or minor issue is that I have had a few kids who were sick and the Dr's thought they might have H1N1, however, the parents did not pay for the add'l test to verify H1N1.  Thankfully, they stayed home and away from other kids.  Bad note, we didn't know if they were just sick or was H1N1...

Posted: 05 November 2009 at 9:22am | IP Logged

I have heard from a researcher and a nurse that the best thing to use is soap and water.  Antibacterial soaps and handsantizer are not really as good for you as you might think.  What they do is strip your hands from all of the good and bad germs plus they leave .1% of germs on your hands.  The advice I have been given is soap and water scrubbing hands for the length of the alphabet.

We are trying to just keep up with cleaning our rooms and toys as best as pssoible.  Thankfully people have been great about not bringing their sick children to a class.  The other that is nice is a lot of the mothers stay in contact with each other through facebook if their children does end up having something.

Have a great day in the Lord!