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Health and Safety Policy HIV/AIDS & HEPATITIS POLICY Reference Number 4.9 Version No: 1.0 Issued: OCT 11 Next Review: OCT 13 CONSIDERATIONS: Rationale All children have the right to be loved and cared for in a safe environment. Legislation • • • • Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth)Version 2010 Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) Version 2010 Educational and Early Childhood Services (Registration and Standards) Act 2011 • to be loved and cared for without discrimination • • entitlement - their child has the right to care confidentiality • • • a safe, hygienic workplace confidentiality support and acceptance • has the responsibility to ensure equality in selection processes and anti-discriminatory work and child care practices Children need Parents need Staff need Management POLICY STATEMENT The Mallee Child Care Service aims to provide a safe and healthy environment for children to grow and learn about the world around them. In providing this, the Service recognises that HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis, like any other disease, is best dealt with by the application of preventative measures. S:\Policies\Childcare Policies\HIV Aids Hepatitis Policy Oct 2011.doc Health and Safety Policy HIV/AIDS & HEPATITIS POLICY ....cont HOW POLICY WILL BE IMPLEMENTED • Staff and management practices will adhere to the law under the Federal Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Equal Opportunity Act 1984(SA), that no discrimination will take place based on a child’s / parent’s / staff member’s HIV status. • A child with HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis shall have the right to obtain a position in the service should a vacancy be available and a staff member with HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis the right to equal opportunity employment. • As HIV is not transmitted through casual contact, a child with AIDS shall be treated as any other child would be; comforted by cuddling, hugs, holding hands. • If a staff member is notified that a child or the child's parent / guardian or another staff member is infected with HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis, the information will remain confidential. Only with the consent of the person with the virus or from the parent / guardian can this information be shared with other staff members. • Child Care Centre Regulations 1998 require that the building, grounds and all equipment and furnishings are maintained in a thoroughly safe, clean and hygienic condition. The application of universal hygiene procedures will be adhered to at all times. (Refer to Health and Hygiene Policy) • All staff dealing with open sores, cuts and body fluids, shall wear disposable gloves. If a staff member has an open wound or a skin disease such as dermatitis, eczema, she / he will cover the wound and wear disposable gloves. • Any blood, urine or faeces on the skin should be washed off with warm soapy water, and hands dried with disposable paper towel. • The Health and Hygiene policy concerning washing hands and cleaning nappy change areas should be strictly observed. • A behaviour modification process should be considered for a child who is biting. • In recognition that fears and prejudices relating to Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS need to be addressed, the Service will liaise with State and Federal Health Authorities to access current and rational information for staff, parent and community education. • Staff, parents and Management Committee members will be invited to participate in HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis education seminars. Pamphlets and written information on HIV/AIDS will be available at the Service. • Parents / guardians shall be informed by means of notices about common infectious diseases in the Service, eg. chicken pox. Parents / guardians of children with an impairment of immunity will be advised about outbreaks of contagious diseases in order that they can make informed decisions about whether their child attends the Service. S:\Policies\Childcare Policies\HIV Aids Hepatitis Policy Oct 2011.doc Health and Safety Policy HIV/AIDS & HEPATITIS POLICY ....cont • In the event of having to perform CPR, a disposable sterile mask will be used. If time does not allow, a piece of cloth can be used whilst help is being arranged. • Under no circumstance will a child/parent/staff member be denied the right to first aid. • If a child has an open wound / lesion, it will be covered with a secure waterproof dressing. If this is not possible, a child should remain away from the Service until lesions have healed or can be covered. • Staff must wear disposable gloves when in contact with blood or body fluids and when handling equipment or bed linen, which has been soiled. • As much of the matter as possible should be removed using paper towels or tissues that should be placed in a plastic bag, sealed and discarded. • Do not use hot water for cleaning up blood as it may coagulate blood and protect the virus from the action of bleach/detergent. • Mop over soiled hard surfaces with cold water and detergent, then wipe with bleach solution. Leave for 20 minutes. • Benches, walls, floor and other objects likely to be contaminated, but not visibly soiled should also be disinfected with a bleach solution made to the manufacture’s recommendations and left to dry. • On soft surfaces, (carpet, rugs) bleach may cause damage. Sponge area thoroughly with cold water and soap, followed by rinsing and airing to dry. • On stainless steel, use methylated spirits and water for disinfecting 7:3. Leave for 20 minutes • After removal of gloves, hands should be thoroughly washed with soap and water, then dried with disposable paper towel. • Bleach should be diluted on day of use. S:\Policies\Childcare Policies\HIV Aids Hepatitis Policy Oct 2011.doc Health and Safety Policy References: • • • • • Disability Discrimination Act, 1992 (Cth). Infection Control Guidelines, June 1990. Staying Healthy in Child Care, Department of Human Services and Health (Cth) 1994. Care of Person with AIDS at Home. DOHSW - Code of Practice - Hepatitis B and HIV/AIDS in the Workplace. Quality Area 2 – Children’s health and safety • Standard 2.1 – Each child’s health is promoted • Element 2.1.1 – Each child’s health needs are supported • Element 2.1.3 – Effective hygiene practices are promoted and implemented • Element 2.1.4 – Steps are taken to control the spread of infectious diseases and to manage injuries and illnesses, in accordance with recognised guidelines • Regulation 88 – Infectious diseases • Regulation 90 – Medical conditions policy S:\Policies\Childcare Policies\HIV Aids Hepatitis Policy Oct 2011.doc