Maryland Family Network has launched a new podcast for child care professionals. Each episode of Child Care Tips, focuses on health and safety topics or best practices for child care providers.
Feeding Tubes in Child Care Settings
We are joined by MFN's Registered Nurse Consultant, Patti Ormiston along with Brittany Barnes, child care teacher at PACT World of Care. They will discuss how to care for a child requiring a gastrostomy feeding tube. After listening, contact Patricia Ormiston, Nurse Consultant, Maryland Family Network for more information.
Resources
What Is a G-Tube? (Nemours Children's Health)
General principles of a GT (feeding tube) Kennedy Krieger SHNIC
The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (MFN)
Ready to learn more? Visit our training pages.
Need additional help? Contact your Child Care Resource Center.
Seizure Care
The first episode delves into epilepsy and seizures as they relate to young children and their caregivers. This fifteen minute conversation, between MFN's Registered Nurse Consultant Melanie Conway and Latonya Anderson, who is playing the part of a Child Care Provider, provides clear instructions on what to look for, what to do, and who to contact. Contact Patricia Ormiston, Nurse Consultant, Maryland Family Network for more information.
Resources
Seizure Medication Administration Authorization Form (MSDE)
Maryland Family Network’s Statewide Training Clearinghouse