Question
According to these texts, what safety measures do both child care centers and nursing care facilities share?
Child Care Safety Inspection
Child care center: ____________________
Observer name: ____________________
Ratings:
1: Never
2: Sometimes
3: Always
N/A: Not Applicable
Emergencies
Phone number for Poison Center is posted in a highly visible place in case of emergency. First aid supplies are well-stocked in each location where children spend time. Each building has at least two unobstructed exits leading to an open space. Equipment and Furnishings (indoor/outdoor) There is fresh air provided by windows or ventilation system. Windows accessible to children have window guards. All electrical outlets are tamper-resistant or have safety covers. Children do not play in areas where there is a body of water unless a
caregiver is within arm’s length. Outdoor play areas are enclosed with a fence or other barriers. Openings are no larger than 3.5 inches. Any gates cannot be opened by children. Nursing Home Safety Inspection A safety inspection of a nursing home should be conducted every year. The goal of an inspection is to find and eliminate any potential hazards to residents’ health and safety. Falls are one of the most common sources of injury among the aging. For this reason, pay special attention to safeguarding areas to prevent falls and
other accidents. The major areas that should be inspected are: floors, stairs, kitchens bedrooms, bathrooms, and all common areas. Any other areas should be locked to prevent entry from residents. Floors and stairs: All pathways should be clear of any furniture, papers, books, and other objects. Rugs should have non-slip protectors underneath them. Any cords should be taped down or bundled up and removed from pathways. All outlets should have safety covers. Bathrooms: In bathrooms, non-slip mats should be installed in both the shower and floors. Showers should have a bar to help individuals get in and out of the shower. Any frequently used personal supplies should be kept within reach. Kitchens: General kitchen areas should always have a monitor present. Any spills should be cleaned immediately. Bedrooms/common areas: Any excess furniture or electrical equipment should be removed. Safety covers should be present on all electrical outlets. In all major areas, emergency numbers should be kept visible. The numbers should be in large print. All residents should be encouraged to have medical alert devices in case of falls.
Answer choices:
Making sure electrical outlets are covered
Making sure showers have safety bars
Making sure outdoor areas have fences or other barriers
Making sure windows have guards
Child Care Safety Inspection
Child care center: ____________________
Observer name: ____________________
Ratings:
1: Never
2: Sometimes
3: Always
N/A: Not Applicable
Emergencies
Phone number for Poison Center is posted in a highly visible place in case of emergency. First aid supplies are well-stocked in each location where children spend time. Each building has at least two unobstructed exits leading to an open space. Equipment and Furnishings (indoor/outdoor) There is fresh air provided by windows or ventilation system. Windows accessible to children have window guards. All electrical outlets are tamper-resistant or have safety covers. Children do not play in areas where there is a body of water unless a
caregiver is within arm’s length. Outdoor play areas are enclosed with a fence or other barriers. Openings are no larger than 3.5 inches. Any gates cannot be opened by children. Nursing Home Safety Inspection A safety inspection of a nursing home should be conducted every year. The goal of an inspection is to find and eliminate any potential hazards to residents’ health and safety. Falls are one of the most common sources of injury among the aging. For this reason, pay special attention to safeguarding areas to prevent falls and
other accidents. The major areas that should be inspected are: floors, stairs, kitchens bedrooms, bathrooms, and all common areas. Any other areas should be locked to prevent entry from residents. Floors and stairs: All pathways should be clear of any furniture, papers, books, and other objects. Rugs should have non-slip protectors underneath them. Any cords should be taped down or bundled up and removed from pathways. All outlets should have safety covers. Bathrooms: In bathrooms, non-slip mats should be installed in both the shower and floors. Showers should have a bar to help individuals get in and out of the shower. Any frequently used personal supplies should be kept within reach. Kitchens: General kitchen areas should always have a monitor present. Any spills should be cleaned immediately. Bedrooms/common areas: Any excess furniture or electrical equipment should be removed. Safety covers should be present on all electrical outlets. In all major areas, emergency numbers should be kept visible. The numbers should be in large print. All residents should be encouraged to have medical alert devices in case of falls.
Answer choices:
Making sure electrical outlets are covered
Making sure showers have safety bars
Making sure outdoor areas have fences or other barriers
Making sure windows have guards
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The safety measures that both child care centers and nursing care facilities share from the provided texts include:
1. Making sure electrical outlets are covered - Both child care centers and nursing homes have a requirement for safety covers on electrical outlets to prevent potential accidents.
2. Making sure windows have guards - The child care center explicitly mentions window guards for accessible windows, which aligns with the focus on safety in both environments.
The other options, such as making sure showers have safety bars and making sure outdoor areas have fences or other barriers, are specific to either child care centers or nursing care facilities and not shared by both.
1. Making sure electrical outlets are covered - Both child care centers and nursing homes have a requirement for safety covers on electrical outlets to prevent potential accidents.
2. Making sure windows have guards - The child care center explicitly mentions window guards for accessible windows, which aligns with the focus on safety in both environments.
The other options, such as making sure showers have safety bars and making sure outdoor areas have fences or other barriers, are specific to either child care centers or nursing care facilities and not shared by both.