Child Injury Prevention Information

Preventing Childhood Injuries in the Home

Presentation description:
“Preventing Childhood Injuries in the Home” is a recorded presentation that describes the risks to children’s safety in the home, along with provincial statistics and evidence-based prevention tips. Additionally, information about accessible, hands-on learning activities relating to falls, breathing emergencies, and poisoning is provided. This information will assist service providers in engaging parents, caregivers, and children in conversations about safety, as well as help with answering questions that families may ask.

How to use this presentation:
Service providers may view this presentation individually or with other professionals. There are several prompts to pause the video and engage in activities through journalling or discussion.

The following resources and activities are available as supplemental teaching materials with this presentation.

National Injury Prevention Day Roles and Responsibilities

It is important to recognize that most injuries are caused by events that are predictable and preventable and we all have a role in prevention. Parents, caregivers, grandparents, municipal leaders, and journalists can raise awareness and learn about preventing serious childhood injuries.

How to Avoid Trampoline Injuries

This video provides information about the number of children who visited a Saskatchewan emergency department because of a trampoline-related injury between 2017 and 2018. It also provides information about how children are being injured, the types of injuries occurring, and tips for preventing trampoline-related injuries.

Gotta Brain Getta Helmet

This video features Savannah Smith, a motocross rider from Saskatchewan. Savannah shares information about her experiences, the importance of wearing a properly fitted helmet, and how to choose a helmet.

Choking Prevention

How to Prevent Choking?

Did You Know?

Window Covering Cord Safety

Child Passenger Safety

How to Install a Rear-Facing Car Seat with a Seat Belt

Many children in our province are being transported in a motor vehicle incorrectly. This video provides information on the correct installation techniques for a rear-facing car seat using a seat belt.

How to Install a Convertible Car Seat in Rear-Facing Mod

Many children in our province are being transported in a motor vehicle incorrectly. This video provides information on the correct installation techniques for a convertible car seat in the rear-facing mode.

How to Install a Forward-Facing Car Seat with a Seat Belt

Many children in our province are being transported in a motor vehicle incorrectly. This video provides information on the correct installation techniques for a forward-facing car seat using a seat belt.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

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FASD: Myles Himmelreich

FASD Myles: What is FASD

What is FASD?

FASD Myles: A Message for Future Parents

FASD: A Message for Future Parents

FASD Myles: Diagnosis: The Start to a Better Understanding of FASD

Diagnosis: The Start to a Better Understanding of FASD

FASD Myles: Doctors Play an Important Role

FASD: Doctors Play an Important Role

FASD Myles: Prevention, Awareness, Support, and Understanding

FASD: Prevention, Awareness, Support, and Understanding

FASD Myles: Let’s Move From Shame and Blame to Support and Care

FASD: Let’s Move From Shame and Blame to Support and Care

FASD Myles: No On/Off Switch

FASD: No On/Off Switch

FASD Myles: Living With a Brain and Body Disability

FASD: Living With a Brain and Body Disability

FASD Myles: Living With Sensory Issues and Challenges

FASD: Living With Sensory Issues and Challenges

FASD Myles: I Struggle but I also Succeed

FASD: I Struggle but I also Succeed

FASD Myles: Let’s Support Mothers and Children

FASD: Let’s Support Mothers and Children

FASD Myles: Physical Challenges

FASD: Physical Challenges

Time to Get Serious About FASD Prevention

To Drink or Not to Drink?

Thank You Mom

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FASD Realities and Posibilities

FASD Realities and Possibilities

Maternal and Infant Health

Your Choices Matter

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Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing: Talking With a Pregnant Woman About Her Alcohol Use

Motivational Interviewing: Discussing Alcohol Use With a Pregnant Woman

Doctor Uses Motivational Interviewing to Discuss Alcohol Use

Doctor Uses Motivational Interviewing to Discuss Contraception

Sexual and Reproductive Health

Hope for the Future: Having a Healthy Pregnancy While Living with HIV

Shares information about HIV, pregnancy, and parenting, with the goal of showing that healthy pregnancies and healthy babies are possible for pregnant women living with HIV in Saskatchewan. The knowledge and experiences of people living with HIV and those that work in this area are shared. The DVD was created as a resource for health and allied health professionals and for people living with HIV in Saskatchewan.

The DVD shares information about the experiences of a mother and a father living with HIV, as well as those of a young adult who was perinatally infected. The following professionals also share their knowledge about HIV and their experiences working with pregnant women living with HIV: an infectious diseases specialist, an obstetrician/gynaecologist, a nurse, a nurse practitioner, a clinical pharmacist, and an HIV outreach support worker. It is the hope that in sharing these experiences and knowledge, women living with HIV will be supported to have the healthiest pregnancies and babies possible.

The DVD can be viewed in its entirety or as individual chapters, as listed below.

Chapter 1: "Living with HIV"

Chapter 1: “Living with HIV”

Chapter 2: “HIV in Pregnancy”

Chapter 2: “HIV in Pregnancy”

Chapter 3: “Planning a Pregnancy While Living with HIV”

Chapter 3: “Planning a Pregnancy While Living with HIV”

Chapter 4: “Newly Pregnant and Living with HIV”

Chapter 4: “Newly Pregnant and Living with HIV”

Chapter 5: “Having a Healthy Pregnancy While Living with HIV”

Chapter 5: “Having a Healthy Pregnancy While Living with HIV”

Chapter 6: “Engaging Pregnant Women Living with HIV in Care”

Chapter 6: “Engaging Pregnant Women Living with HIV in Care”

Chapter 7: “Hope for Pregnant Women Living with HIV”

Chapter 7: “Hope for Pregnant Women Living with HIV”

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Traditional Teachings

Elders share their wisdom regarding the cultural practices, laws, and traditional values surrounding the sexual maturation of First Nations children to young adulthood. The video is a full length production of teachings and life stories of eight Elders from the Plains Cree, Dakota, Dene, Nakota, and Saulteaux First Nations of Saskatchewan. The DVD was created as a resource for educators and healthcare providers, family and community members, and others as they support youth to make positive lifestyle choices for their sexual and reproductive health. This video is an introduction to the full version.

Traditional Teachings

Elders share their wisdom regarding the cultural practices, laws, and traditional values surrounding the sexual maturation of First Nations children to young adulthood. The video is a full length production of teachings and life stories of eight Elders from the Plains Cree, Dakota, Dene, Nakota, and Saulteaux First Nations of Saskatchewan. The DVD was created as a resource for educators and healthcare providers, family and community members, and others as they support youth to make positive lifestyle choices for their sexual and reproductive health. This video is an introduction to the full version.

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