AYJNISHD (D) MUMBAI
SOP FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH CI
(when in home Quarantine/Family member has tested positive for COVID-19)
- Wash hands for at least 20 seconds / use alcohol based hand rub before touching the child or processor and its accessories every time.
- Wash hands for at least 20 seconds / use alcohol based hand rub after touching the child or processor and its accessories every time.
- Do not touch your face or child’s face with unclean hands. This will prevent the pathogen from entering the body and causing infection.
- Every member of the household should wear a mask especially when in close contact with the child.
- Change the mask if it becomes spoiled or damp.
- Dispose the disposable mask in a closed container (envelope or plastic bag)
- Wash the reusable mask with hot water and soap. Dry it in sunlight.
- Sanitizing CI processor and accessories:
- Wipe the processor from outside and coil with alcohol based solution( nail paint remover or spectacle lens cleaner) each time before and after use.
- Wipe the carrying case, dry aid box and the charger with sanitizer everyday.
- Keep extra accessories, batteries with you as you may not be able to provide these immediately in case of need.
- Always keep the processor in carrying case or dry aid box when not in use.
- Make sure only one person handles the processor so as to minimize the contact and chance of infection.
- Do not touch the processor and the coil unnecessarily.
- Do not leave the processor and accessories on any surface. The surface might be contaminated.
- Do not change batteries or accessories without cleaning your hands.
- Do not use soap water for cleaning any part of the processor.
- Have a back up caregiver, in case you are not able to provide care (may be you are not well or you have to look after a family member who is not well.
- Sanitize the toys or material used by the child before and after each use.
- If possible, keep the unwell family member in a separate room and avoid all contact of the child with the unwell member.
- Take extra care of yourself, so that you don’t get infected and pass on the infection to your child.
- If the child becomes sick, seek medical care immediately.
SOP for parents of the Child with CI
(when in institutional Quarantine/hospital with COVID 19 infection)
- Inform the health care workers at the institution/hospital about the hearing status of the child and the cochlear implant device.
- Insist on accompanying the child to take care of him/her and also of the device.
- Insist on the continuous usage of the device (until and unless in ICU)
- Follow hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene procedures properly.
- Use disposable gloves.
- Take care of yourself so that you do not get infected.
- Have a back up care giver in case you are unable to be with your child. Make sure the back up person has a good rapport with child and is familiar with cochlear implant handling.
- In case of communication break down, use alternative modes (picture cards, etc). get the child prepared for the same beforehand.
- Sanitizing CI processor and accessories:
- Wipe the processor from outside and coil with alcohol based solution( nail paint remover or spectacle lens cleaner) each time before and after use.
- Wipe the carrying case, dry aid box and the charger with sanitizer everyday.
- Keep extra accessories, batteries with you as you may not be able to provide these immediately in case of need.
- Always keep the processor in carrying case or dry aid box when not in use.
- Make sure only one person handles the processor so as to minimize the contact and chance of infection.
- Do not touch the processor and the coil unnecessarily.
- Do not leave the processor and accessories on any surface. The surface might be contaminated.
- Do not change batteries or accessories without cleaning your hands.
- Do not use soap water for cleaning any part of the processor.
- In case the health of the child worsens, seek medical help immediately.
Ref:
- World health organization
- ICMR – Guidance Document for health system response for PwDs and Functional Impairment during pandemic i.e. COVID 19.