An RN working in the Community Outreach Department at Utopia Hospital.
You are an RN working in the Community Outreach Department at Utopia Hospital. You have been asked to give a presentation at the local Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition program for a group of 15 expectant mothers and interested partners/spouses/caregivers. The WIC Coordinator has asked you to provide a presentation that will cover relevant health and environmental safety topics the parents should know for the first year of life.
In this assignment you will create a 10-12 slide PowerPoint for your presentation, with speaker notes. In developing your PowerPoint, take into consideration the health literacy level of your target audience, as well as the demographics of the expectant mothers and interested partners/spouses/caregivers (socioeconomic level, language, culture, and any other relevant characteristic of the caregiver) for which the presentation is tailored. Your presentation should be geared towards the community where you currently live taking into account local concerns that may be relevant to your presentation. Include the following in your presentation:
Anticipated developmental milestones achieved in the first year of life.
Safety in the home for an infant.
Safety for the sleeping environment.
Food and nutrition safety.
When to call your pediatrician or doctor.
Interventions and guidance should be supported by evidence-based sources. You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the past 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice
Sample Solution
Slide 1: Title Slide
- Title: Healthy Beginnings: A Guide for New Parents
- Your Name and Affiliation
- Date
Slide 2: Introduction
- Welcome the audience and thank them for attending
- Briefly introduce yourself and your role at Utopia Hospital
- Outline the goals of the presentation
Full Answer Section
Slide 3: Anticipated Developmental Milestones
- Cognitive Development:
- Recognizes familiar faces
- Follows objects with eyes
- Babbles
- Motor Development:
- Rolls over
- Sits with support
- Crawls
- Stands with support
- Takes first steps
- Social and Emotional Development:
- Smiles at caregivers
- Shows joy and excitement
- Exhibits stranger anxiety
Slide 4: Safety in the Home
- Choking hazards: Keep small objects out of reach
- Poisoning hazards: Store medications and cleaning supplies securely
- Fall hazards: Use safety gates and secure furniture
- Burns: Keep hot liquids and objects out of reach
- Drowning hazards: Never leave a child unattended near water
Slide 5: Safe Sleeping Environment
- SIDS prevention: Put babies to sleep on their backs on a firm, flat surface
- Room sharing: Share a room with your baby for the first six months
- Avoid soft bedding: Keep pillows, blankets, and stuffed animals out of the crib
- Pacifier use: Offer a pacifier during sleep
Slide 6: Food and Nutrition Safety
- Breastfeeding: Encourage breastfeeding as the primary source of nutrition for the first six months
- Introducing solids: Start solids around six months and introduce new foods gradually
- Food allergies: Be aware of potential food allergies and consult with your pediatrician
- Food safety: Wash hands and prepare food safely
Slide 7: When to Call Your Pediatrician
- Fever
- Persistent vomiting or diarrhea
- Difficulty breathing
- Refusal to feed
- Unusual lethargy or irritability
- Seizures
- Any concerns about your baby's health
Slide 8: Resources
- Local WIC resources
- Utopia Hospital contact information
- Additional recommended resources (e.g., American Academy of Pediatrics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Speaker Notes
- Slide 3: Emphasize the importance of tracking your baby's development and seeking help if you have concerns.
- Slide 4: Discuss the importance of childproofing your home and creating a safe environment for your baby.
- Slide 5: Highlight the importance of safe sleep practices to reduce the risk of SIDS.
- Slide 6: Discuss the benefits of breastfeeding and the importance of introducing solids gradually.
- Slide 7: Emphasize the importance of seeking medical attention if you have any concerns about your baby's health.
- Slide 8: Provide contact information for local resources and recommended websites.
Peer-Reviewed Sources:
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). (2023). SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2023). Infant and toddler nutrition. https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/infantandtoddlernutrition/index.html
- World Health Organization (WHO). (2023). Child growth standards. https://www.who.int/tools/child-growth-standards/standards