Infection Control
At New Beginnings our staff and families are confident in that our services provide rigorous infection control measures such as:
- Good basic hygiene practices such as staff and children regularly washing our hands.
- Cleaning and disinfecting regularly.
- Wearing personal protection equipment (PPE) are used when required.
- we have clear procedures in place for cleaning equipment and wider environment
- immediate cleaning of spillages of blood and other bodily fluids
- Clear procedures on safe disposal of waste
- Infection control guidance and management procedures in place which are clearly understood and adhered to by staff
- any items that come into contact with mouths such as cups, bottles and straws are not be shared.
Hand washing
We support and promote good hygiene practices for children and staff.
- When arriving at the nursery
- Before all meals and snack times
- After using the toilet.
Ventilation
Good ventilation helps reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus. At New Beginnings we support that improving general air flow, mainly through the use of fresh air to help to create a safer environment for staff and children.
We ensure our settings are well ventilated but still maintaining a comfortable environment for the children and staff.
We identify any poorly ventilated spaces as part of our risk assessment and take steps to improve fresh air flow in these areas, giving particular consideration when holding events where visitors such as parents are on site, for example for a parents meeting.
Where it is safe to do so, we open external windows to improve natural ventilation and, in addition, open internal doors, to also assist with creating a throughput of air throughout the day.
The use of CO2 monitors are used throughout the nurseries to measure the air quality throughout the day. Any areas which are identified with a poor air quality through use of these monitors measures are put in place improve the air flow quality for example opening windows.
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