Injury Prevention Series

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Injury Prevention Series Webinar #1 April 28 Parachute Canada www.parachutecanada.org HOST INFORMATION PANEL EXPERTS !  Sonia Douglas - Consumer Product Safety Officer, Health Canada !  Stephanie Cowle – Health Promotion Coordinator, OIPRC !  Pamela Fuselli - VP, Knowledge Transfer & Stakeholder Relations, Parachute MODERATOR !  Sunitha Ravi Kumar – Knowledge Translation Coordinator, Parachute [email protected] PRESENTATIONS Suffocation / Threats to Breathing by: Sonia Douglas Health Canada Introduction to Knowledge Translation by: Stephanie Cowle Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre Information for Participants Webinar Streaming " http://join.me/parachutemeeting " Chat with us Audio " 1.866.261.6767 " Participant Code – 32792871 # PRESENTATION #1 Suffocation / Threats to Breathing Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety Program Parachute Canada Webinar “Suffocation/Threats to Breathing – Consumer Product Safety Perspective” April 28, 2015 Consumer Product Safety Program •  The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) is administered by Health Canada. Its purpose is to protect the public by helping to address and prevent dangers to human health or safety that are posed by consumer products available in Canada. •  The Consumer Product Safety Program (CPSP) provides information to parents, caregivers and health professionals through initiatives like safety awareness campaigns, social media and publications such as the Is Your Child Safe? series. •  The Program also works with industry to promote awareness and compliance which helps prevent non-compliance with the CCPSA. 2 2 Reporting •  The Consumer Product Safety Program (CPSP) deals with reports of consumer product-related health or safety concerns from industry and consumers. •  Canadians are encouraged to report health or safety problems related to consumer products to the manufacturers or the retailers from which they bought the product. •  Consumers can also report a product safety incident directly to Health Canada: www.healthcanada.gc.ca/ reportaproduct 3 Suffocation/Threats to Breathing •  Children are naturally curious and do not easily recognize and avoid hazards; therefore, they need extra protection and care. •  Many injuries can be avoided by supervising children carefully and by making their surroundings safer. •  There are many areas both at home and at play where there could be possible strangulation or entanglement hazards for babies and young children. 4 
 Blind and Curtain Cords
 •  There are possible strangulation or entanglement hazards for babies and young children who have access to blind and curtain cords. •  Children can become entangled in cords, which can quickly lead to strangulation and even death •  Go cordless: the safest window coverings are ones that have no cords that you can see or touch. •  If you can’t go cordless in all rooms, consider using them in children's bedrooms and play rooms. •  Move cribs, beds, and playpens or furniture away from cords. Children can climb furniture to reach cords. 5 Children’s clothing •  Make sure that belts, ties, or sashes on children's robes are stitched firmly to the centre back of these products. •  Young children are at risk of strangulation from any type of cord that can be detached from clothing. •  Always remove cords and drawstrings from children's clothes such as sweaters, hoodies, hats, or jackets, as these too can be a strangulation hazard. •  Check for loose buttons or other small parts as they could become a choking hazard. 6 Sleep Safety •  The safest place for your baby to sleep is on his or her back, in a crib, cradle or bassinet. •  Babies and young children should never be placed to sleep on standard beds, water beds, air mattresses, couches, futons or armchairs. •  A baby can suffocate when sleeping on these unsafe surfaces. •  Products that may be suffocation hazards include: comforters, heavy blankets and quilts; infant or adult pillows; foam padding; stuffed toys; bumper pads; sleep positioners. •  Health Canada does not recommend using baby hammocks because they can become unstable causing the product to tip forward, causing a baby to become wedged into one corner or side and suffocate or babies can become wedged in positions where they cannot breathe. 7 Cribs •  All cribs must meet current Canadian regulations. •  The crib mattress must not be thicker than 15 cm (6 in). •  Check that the mattress is firm. Mattresses that are too soft or worn down in any area could create a gap where a baby's face could become stuck, causing them to suffocate. •  Make sure the mattress fits tightly against all four sides of the crib •  Do not leave a baby in a crib, cradle or bassinet with a necklace, elastic band, scarf or cord -- these items can cause strangulation. 8 Playpens •  Playpens are not intended to be used for unsupervised sleep because they do not meet the same safety requirements, and are not as durable as cribs. •  Never place a baby in a playpen while the change table or bassinet attachment is still in place. A baby's head can become trapped in the gap between the attachment and the playpen and they can strangle or suffocate. •  Never put scarves, necklaces, or cords in a playpen or around a baby's neck. These items can catch on the playpen and strangle a baby. •  Avoid adding blankets, pillows, extra padding or an extra mattress to a playpen. Using these items could cause a baby to suffocate. •  Never leave a baby in a playpen with the side down; the baby can roll into the space between the mattress and the mesh side and suffocate. •  Check that the mattress pad is firm. Mattress pads that are worn down in any area could create a suffocation hazard. 9 Pacifiers/Teething necklaces •  Never tie or hang a pacifier/ soother or any other object around a baby or young child's neck – the loop of cord can twist and tighten around the neck, or it can get caught on objects around the house – this can lead to strangulation. •  For the reasons above, Health Canada does not recommend using teething necklaces around the neck of young children. •  Replace pacifiers at least every two months rather than waiting for signs of breakdown. •  Throw out any pacifier displaying signs of breakdown right away because the broken or loose pieces are choking hazards. 10 Baby Carriers / Baby Slings •  Slings and carriers can pose safety risks. •  Premature babies, babies under 4 months of age or those who have pre-existing medical conditions, such as a cold, are especially at risk of suffocation. •  Ensure that the baby's face is always visible, free of obstructions and above the fabric of the sling at all times •  Never zip up a coat around a baby in a sling or in a soft infant carrier. This can result in the baby suffocating. 11 Bunk beds and Portable Bed Rails Bunk Beds •  Caregivers are strongly encouraged to buy an ASTM compliant product. •  Children must be at least 6 years old before they can use the top bunk. •  Never tie anything to the bed. Cords, sashes or ropes can strangle a child. •  Children can get their heads or bodies caught between the mattress and the bed or they can become trapped between different parts of the bed; Portable bed rails •  Health Canada recommends buying only portable bed rails that meet the latest ASTM International standard. •  Railings are often installed on standard adult beds to keep children from falling out, but they can cause your child to become trapped if not used properly. •  Check that the portable bed rails are securely in place and that there are no gaps between the mattress and the bed rail. •  Pillows and toys should not be placed against the bed rail because a child can suffocate on them if their face becomes pressed up against them. 12 Around the House SMALL PARTS •  Keep small household items like small or broken crayons, coins, paper clips, pen caps, jewellery, hair clips, screws, buttons, keys, candy and gum out of the reach of children under three years of age. •  These items are common causes of choking •  Make sure plastic bags are kept out of the reach of children to prevent suffocation LATEX BALLOONS •  Latex balloons or broken balloon pieces can be inhaled and as a result, block a child’s airway. •  Latex balloons have caused a number of deaths. •  Latex balloons are best used as out of the reach decorations, and not as toys. •  They should always be inflated by adults. •  Always keep inflated and uninflated latex balloons, or broken balloon pieces, out of the reach of children; immediately discard broken balloon pieces. 13 Toys •  Buy age-appropriate toys. Toys for older children may contain small parts or present other hazards that make them unsafe for younger children. •  Young children, especially those under three, frequently put objects in their mouth. •  Check stuffed and plush toys to make sure that the eyes, nose and other small items are firmly attached and cannot be pulled off. •  Check squeeze toys to make sure that small squeakers or reeds are not removable. •  Check toy cars, trucks and other vehicles to make sure that wheels, tires or other small parts are not loose or removable. •  Check that infant toys like rattles and teethers have handles or parts that are large and cannot get stuck in an infant's throat and block their airway. •  Avoid toys with cords that are long enough to wrap around a child's neck, especially stretchy or sticky cords. 14 Playgrounds •  Before using playground equipment, take off bicycle helmets, tuck in loose clothing and remove all cords and drawstrings from children’s hoods, hats and jackets. •  Children have died when their clothing or drawstrings have been caught on playground equipment or on fences. •  Children have also died when they became entangled on ropes or skipping ropes attached to playground equipment. 15 Resources (1) •  http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca •  Recalls: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/indexeng.php •  Incident Reporting: www.healthcanada.gc.ca/reportaproduct Further information: •  1-866-662-0666 •  Ontario Regional Office: [email protected] •  Consumer Product Safety Program: [email protected] 16 Resources (2) Information in this presentation may be found in the following Consumer Product Safety publications: •  Is Your Child Safe? •  Is Your Child Safe? Sleeptime •  Is Your Child Safe? Playtime •  Visible and Kissable (poster) To order: Email: [email protected] On-line: http://www.hc-publication-sc.hc-sc.gc.ca Telephone: 1-866-225-0709 17 PRESENTATION #2 Introduction to Knowledge Translation Introduction to Knowledge Translation Stephanie Cowle, Health Promotion Coordinator Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre The OIPRC is supported by Public Health Ontario, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, and the Province of Ontario. The views expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect those of Public Health Ontario, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, and the Province of Ontario. Overview !  Defining Knowledge Translation (KT) !  Why we need KT !  KT goals !  KT strategies !  KT resources and tools Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre Defining Knowledge Translation (KT) !  No consensus definition !  Connecting “what we know” and “what we do” !  Dissemination (active) vs Diffusion (passive) Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre Why Do We Need KT? Citrus and scurvy: What could have been prevented in between? !  118 years from evidence to policy !  368 years from first hypothesis to practice Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre Why Do We Need KT? There is still a lag from research to practice today 17 years = Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre Image adapted from: Trochim, W. (2010). Translation Won’t Happen Without Dissemination and Implementation: Measurement and Evaluation Issues. Why Do We Need KT? Your Organization !  Applies and transfers knowledge efficiently and effectively to improve population health outcomes !  Uses knowledge to inform policy and decision-making Practitioners !  Use available evidence to know you are providing helpful and effective solutions Your Funders !  Demonstrate return on investment – the most “bang” for their buck Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre KT Goals Knowledge Translation can have many goals: !  Change practice, policy or behaviour !  Generate interest or awareness !  Share knowledge or tools !  Inform research !  Other? x Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre KT Strategies Knowledge Translation strategies include: !  Educational Materials !  Information Technology !  Educational and Training Opportunities !  Practice Guidelines !  Champions and Opinion Leaders !  Social Media !  Communities of Practice !  Arts-based KT !  Networks Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre KT Strategies Example 1 – Educational Materials Image source: Parachute Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre KT Strategies Example 2 – Social Media Image source: Government of Canada Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre KT Strategies Example 3 – Information Technology Image source: Parachute Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre KT Resources and Tools Planning !  KT Planning Primer PHAC !  Effective Knowledge Transfer & Exchange for Nonprofit Organizations: A Framework Imagine Canada !  Knowledge Translation Planning Template Sick Kids !  Knowledge Mobilization Plan Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre KT Resources and Tools Sample KT Planning Tool Knowledge Translation Planning Template© INSTRUCTIONS: This template was designed to assist with the development of Knowledge Translation (KT) plans for research but can be used to plan for non-research projects. The Knowledge Translation Planning Template is universally applicable to areas beyond health. Begin with box #1 and work through to box #13 to address the essential components of the KT planning process. (1) Project Partners (2) Degree of Partner Engagement researchers from idea formulation straight through consumers - patients/families after idea formulation & straight through the public at point of dissemination & project end decision makers beyond the project private sector/industry research funding body volunteer health sector/NGO practioners Consider: Not all partners will be engaged at the same point in time. Some will be collaborators, end users or audiences, or people hired to do specific activities. (3) Partner(s) Roles (1) What do the partner(s) bring to the project? (2) How will partner(s) assist with developing, implementing or evaluating the KT plan? Action: Capture their specific roles in letters of support to funders, if requested. ► (4) KT Expertise on Team scientist(s) with KT expertise consultant with KT expertise knowledge broker/specialist KT supports within the organization(s) KT supports within partner organization(s) KT supports hired for specific task(s) other Source: Barwick, M. (2008, 2013). Knowledge Translation Planning Template. Toronto: The Hospital for Sick Children. Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre KT Resources and Tools Sample KT Planning Tool Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre Source: Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health KT Resources and Tools Creating & Evaluating Key Messages !  Injury Framing Tool, contained in Adding Power to Our Voices: A Framing Guide for Communicating about Injury CDC !  Health Communication Message Review Tool Public Health Ontario Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre Contact Information Stephanie Cowle, Health Promotion Coordinator Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre [email protected] 647-776-5130 Connect with the OIPRC www.oninjuryresources.ca @OIPRC O Re Q&A HOST INFORMATION PANEL EXPERTS !  Sonia Douglas - Consumer Product Safety Officer, Health Canada !  Stephanie Cowle – Health Promotion Coordinator, OIPRC !  Pamela Fuselli - VP, Knowledge Transfer & Stakeholder Relations, Parachute MODERATOR !  Sunitha Ravi Kumar – Knowledge Translation Coordinator, Parachute [email protected] UPCOMING WEBINARS Webinar #2 MAY 26, 2015 (Tuesday) Drowning Prevention & Social Media for Health Promotion Webinar #3 JUNE 23, 2015 (Tuesday) Poison Prevention & Logic Models and Program Evaluation EVALUATION QuestionPro Survey http://ParachuteWebinar1.questionpro.com Link will be circulated and be available on our Blog http://www.parachutecanada.org/blog/item/injury-preventionwebinar-series FINAL WORDS Thank you to our Sponsor Thank you www.parachutecanada.org