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Injury Prevention Series
Webinar #1
April 28
Parachute Canada
www.parachutecanada.org
HOST INFORMATION
PANEL EXPERTS
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Sonia Douglas - Consumer Product Safety Officer, Health Canada
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Stephanie Cowle – Health Promotion Coordinator, OIPRC
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Pamela Fuselli - VP, Knowledge Transfer & Stakeholder Relations, Parachute
MODERATOR
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Sunitha Ravi Kumar – Knowledge Translation Coordinator, Parachute
[email protected]
PRESENTATIONS
Suffocation / Threats to Breathing
by:
Sonia Douglas
Health Canada
Introduction to Knowledge Translation
by:
Stephanie Cowle
Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre
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PRESENTATION #1
Suffocation / Threats to Breathing
Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety
Program
Parachute Canada Webinar
“Suffocation/Threats to Breathing –
Consumer Product Safety Perspective”
April 28, 2015
Consumer Product Safety Program
•  The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) is
administered by Health Canada. Its purpose is to protect the
public by helping to address and prevent dangers to human
health or safety that are posed by consumer products available
in Canada.
•  The Consumer Product Safety Program (CPSP) provides
information to parents, caregivers and health professionals
through initiatives like safety awareness campaigns, social
media and publications such as the Is Your Child Safe? series.
•  The Program also works with industry to promote awareness
and compliance which helps prevent non-compliance with the
CCPSA.
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Reporting
•  The Consumer Product Safety Program (CPSP) deals with
reports of consumer product-related health or safety
concerns from industry and consumers.
•  Canadians are encouraged to report health or safety
problems related to consumer products to the
manufacturers or the retailers from which they bought the
product.
•  Consumers can also report a product safety incident
directly to Health Canada: www.healthcanada.gc.ca/
reportaproduct
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Suffocation/Threats to Breathing
•  Children are naturally curious and do not easily
recognize and avoid hazards; therefore, they
need extra protection and care.
•  Many injuries can be avoided by supervising
children carefully and by making their
surroundings safer.
•  There are many areas both at home and at play
where there could be possible strangulation or
entanglement hazards for babies and young
children.
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Blind and Curtain Cords
•  There are possible strangulation or entanglement hazards
for babies and young children who have access to blind and
curtain cords.
•  Children can become entangled in cords, which can quickly
lead to strangulation and even death
•  Go cordless: the safest window coverings are ones that have
no cords that you can see or touch.
•  If you can’t go cordless in all rooms, consider using them in
children's bedrooms and play rooms.
•  Move cribs, beds, and playpens or furniture away from
cords. Children can climb furniture to reach cords.
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Children’s clothing
•  Make sure that belts, ties, or sashes on children's robes
are stitched firmly to the centre back of these products.
•  Young children are at risk of strangulation from any type
of cord that can be detached from clothing.
•  Always remove cords and drawstrings from children's
clothes such as sweaters, hoodies, hats, or jackets, as
these too can be a strangulation hazard.
•  Check for loose buttons or other small parts as they could
become a choking hazard.
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Sleep Safety
•  The safest place for your baby to sleep is on his or her back, in a
crib, cradle or bassinet.
•  Babies and young children should never be placed to sleep on
standard beds, water beds, air mattresses, couches, futons or
armchairs.
•  A baby can suffocate when sleeping on these unsafe surfaces.
•  Products that may be suffocation hazards include: comforters,
heavy blankets and quilts; infant or adult pillows; foam padding;
stuffed toys; bumper pads; sleep positioners.
•  Health Canada does not recommend using baby hammocks
because they can become unstable causing the product to tip
forward, causing a baby to become wedged into one corner or side
and suffocate or babies can become wedged in positions where
they cannot breathe.
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Cribs
•  All cribs must meet current Canadian regulations.
•  The crib mattress must not be thicker than 15 cm (6 in).
•  Check that the mattress is firm. Mattresses that are too
soft or worn down in any area could create a gap where a
baby's face could become stuck, causing them to
suffocate.
•  Make sure the mattress fits tightly against all four sides of
the crib
•  Do not leave a baby in a crib, cradle or bassinet with a
necklace, elastic band, scarf or cord -- these items can
cause strangulation.
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Playpens
•  Playpens are not intended to be used for unsupervised sleep
because they do not meet the same safety requirements, and are
not as durable as cribs.
•  Never place a baby in a playpen while the change table or
bassinet attachment is still in place. A baby's head can become
trapped in the gap between the attachment and the playpen and
they can strangle or suffocate.
•  Never put scarves, necklaces, or cords in a playpen or around a
baby's neck. These items can catch on the playpen and strangle
a baby.
•  Avoid adding blankets, pillows, extra padding or an extra
mattress to a playpen. Using these items could cause a baby to
suffocate.
•  Never leave a baby in a playpen with the side down; the baby can
roll into the space between the mattress and the mesh side and
suffocate.
•  Check that the mattress pad is firm. Mattress pads that are worn
down in any area could create a suffocation hazard.
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Pacifiers/Teething necklaces
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Never tie or hang a pacifier/ soother or any other object
around a baby or young child's neck – the loop of cord
can twist and tighten around the neck, or it can get
caught on objects around the house – this can lead to
strangulation.
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For the reasons above, Health Canada does not
recommend using teething necklaces around the neck of
young children.
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Replace pacifiers at least every two months rather than
waiting for signs of breakdown.
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Throw out any pacifier displaying signs of breakdown
right away because the broken or loose pieces are
choking hazards.
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Baby Carriers / Baby Slings
•  Slings and carriers can pose
safety risks.
•  Premature babies, babies under
4 months of age or those who
have pre-existing medical
conditions, such as a cold, are
especially at risk of suffocation.
•  Ensure that the baby's face is
always visible, free of
obstructions and above the
fabric of the sling at all times
•  Never zip up a coat around a
baby in a sling or in a soft infant
carrier. This can result in the
baby suffocating.
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Bunk beds and Portable Bed Rails
Bunk Beds
•  Caregivers are strongly encouraged to buy an ASTM compliant product.
•  Children must be at least 6 years old before they can use the top bunk.
•  Never tie anything to the bed. Cords, sashes or ropes can strangle a
child.
•  Children can get their heads or bodies caught between the mattress and
the bed or they can become trapped between different parts of the bed;
Portable bed rails
•  Health Canada recommends buying only portable bed rails that meet the
latest ASTM International standard.
•  Railings are often installed on standard adult beds to keep children from
falling out, but they can cause your child to become trapped if not used
properly.
•  Check that the portable bed rails are securely in place and that there are
no gaps between the mattress and the bed rail.
•  Pillows and toys should not be placed against the bed rail because a
child can suffocate on them if their face becomes pressed up against
them.
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Around the House
SMALL PARTS
•  Keep small household items like small or broken crayons, coins, paper
clips, pen caps, jewellery, hair clips, screws, buttons, keys, candy and
gum out of the reach of children under three years of age.
•  These items are common causes of choking
•  Make sure plastic bags are kept out of the reach of children to prevent
suffocation
LATEX BALLOONS
•  Latex balloons or broken balloon pieces can be inhaled and as a result,
block a child’s airway.
•  Latex balloons have caused a number of deaths.
•  Latex balloons are best used as out of the reach decorations, and not as
toys.
•  They should always be inflated by adults.
•  Always keep inflated and uninflated latex balloons, or broken balloon
pieces, out of the reach of children; immediately discard broken balloon
pieces.
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Toys
•  Buy age-appropriate toys. Toys for older children may contain small
parts or present other hazards that make them unsafe for younger
children.
•  Young children, especially those under three, frequently put objects in
their mouth.
•  Check stuffed and plush toys to make sure that the eyes, nose and other
small items are firmly attached and cannot be pulled off.
•  Check squeeze toys to make sure that small squeakers or reeds are not
removable.
•  Check toy cars, trucks and other vehicles to make sure that wheels, tires
or other small parts are not loose or removable.
•  Check that infant toys like rattles and teethers have handles or parts that
are large and cannot get stuck in an infant's throat and block their
airway.
•  Avoid toys with cords that are long enough to wrap around a child's
neck, especially stretchy or sticky cords.
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Playgrounds
•  Before using playground equipment, take off bicycle
helmets, tuck in loose clothing and remove all cords and
drawstrings from children’s hoods, hats and jackets.
•  Children have died when their clothing or drawstrings
have been caught on playground equipment or on fences.
•  Children have also died when they became entangled on
ropes or skipping ropes attached to playground
equipment.
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Resources (1)
•  http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca
•  Recalls:
http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/indexeng.php
•  Incident Reporting: www.healthcanada.gc.ca/reportaproduct
Further information:
•  1-866-662-0666
•  Ontario Regional Office: [email protected]
•  Consumer Product Safety Program: [email protected]
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Resources (2)
Information in this presentation may be found in
the following Consumer Product Safety
publications:
•  Is Your Child Safe?
•  Is Your Child Safe? Sleeptime
•  Is Your Child Safe? Playtime
•  Visible and Kissable (poster)
To order:
Email: [email protected]
On-line: http://www.hc-publication-sc.hc-sc.gc.ca
Telephone: 1-866-225-0709
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PRESENTATION #2
Introduction to Knowledge Translation
Introduction to
Knowledge Translation
Stephanie Cowle, Health Promotion Coordinator
Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre
Ontario Injury Prevention
Resource Centre
Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre
Ontario Injury Prevention
Resource Centre
The OIPRC is supported by Public Health Ontario, the Ministry of Health and
Long-Term Care, and the Province of Ontario.
The views expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect those of
Public Health Ontario, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, and the
Province of Ontario.
Overview
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Defining Knowledge Translation (KT)
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Why we need KT
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KT goals
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KT strategies
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KT resources and tools
Ontario Injury Prevention
Resource Centre
Defining Knowledge Translation (KT)
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No consensus definition
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Connecting “what we know” and “what we do”
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Dissemination (active) vs Diffusion (passive)
Ontario Injury Prevention
Resource Centre
Why Do We Need KT?
Citrus and scurvy: What could have been
prevented in between?
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118 years from evidence to policy
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368 years from first hypothesis to practice
Ontario Injury Prevention
Resource Centre
Why Do We Need KT?
There is still a lag from research to practice today
17 years
=
Ontario Injury Prevention
Resource Centre
Image adapted from: Trochim, W. (2010). Translation Won’t Happen Without Dissemination and Implementation: Measurement and Evaluation Issues.
Why Do We Need KT?
Your Organization
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Applies and transfers knowledge efficiently and effectively to improve
population health outcomes
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Uses knowledge to inform policy and decision-making
Practitioners
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Use available evidence to know you are providing helpful and effective
solutions
Your Funders
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Demonstrate return on investment – the most “bang” for their buck
Ontario Injury Prevention
Resource Centre
KT Goals
Knowledge Translation can have many goals:
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Change practice, policy or behaviour
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Generate interest or awareness
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Share knowledge or tools
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Inform research
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Other?
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Ontario Injury Prevention
Resource Centre
KT Strategies
Knowledge Translation strategies include:
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Educational Materials
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Information Technology
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Educational and Training Opportunities
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Practice Guidelines
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Champions and Opinion Leaders
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Social Media
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Communities of Practice
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Arts-based KT
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Networks
Ontario Injury Prevention
Resource Centre
KT Strategies
Example 1 – Educational Materials
Image source: Parachute
Ontario Injury Prevention
Resource Centre
KT Strategies
Example 2 – Social Media
Image source: Government of Canada
Ontario Injury Prevention
Resource Centre
KT Strategies
Example 3 – Information Technology
Image source: Parachute
Ontario Injury Prevention
Resource Centre
KT Resources and Tools
Planning
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KT Planning Primer
PHAC
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Effective Knowledge Transfer & Exchange
for Nonprofit Organizations: A Framework
Imagine Canada
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Knowledge Translation Planning Template
Sick Kids
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Knowledge Mobilization Plan
Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and
Youth Mental Health
Ontario Injury Prevention
Resource Centre
KT Resources and Tools
Sample KT Planning Tool
Knowledge Translation Planning Template©
INSTRUCTIONS: This template was designed to assist with the development of Knowledge Translation (KT) plans for research but can be used to plan for non-research
projects. The Knowledge Translation Planning Template is universally applicable to areas beyond health. Begin with box #1 and work through to box #13 to
address the essential components of the KT planning process.
(1) Project Partners
(2) Degree of Partner Engagement
researchers
from idea formulation straight through
consumers - patients/families
after idea formulation & straight through
the public
at point of dissemination & project end
decision makers
beyond the project
private sector/industry
research funding body
volunteer health sector/NGO
practioners
Consider: Not all partners will be engaged
at the same point in time. Some will be
collaborators, end users or audiences, or
people hired to do specific activities.
(3) Partner(s) Roles
(1) What do the partner(s) bring to the
project?
(2) How will partner(s) assist with
developing, implementing or
evaluating the KT plan?
Action: Capture their specific roles in
letters of support to funders, if requested.
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(4) KT Expertise on Team
scientist(s) with KT expertise
consultant with KT expertise
knowledge broker/specialist
KT supports within the organization(s)
KT supports within partner
organization(s)
KT supports hired for specific
task(s)
other
Source: Barwick, M. (2008, 2013). Knowledge Translation Planning Template. Toronto: The Hospital for Sick Children.
Ontario Injury Prevention
Resource Centre
KT Resources and Tools
Sample KT Planning Tool
Ontario Injury Prevention
Resource Centre
Source: Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health
KT Resources and Tools
Creating & Evaluating Key Messages
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Injury Framing Tool, contained in Adding Power to Our Voices: A
Framing Guide for Communicating about Injury
CDC
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Health Communication Message Review Tool
Public Health Ontario
Ontario Injury Prevention
Resource Centre
Contact Information
Stephanie Cowle, Health Promotion Coordinator
Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre
[email protected]
647-776-5130
Connect with the OIPRC
www.oninjuryresources.ca
@OIPRC
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HOST INFORMATION
PANEL EXPERTS
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Sonia Douglas - Consumer Product Safety Officer, Health Canada
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Stephanie Cowle – Health Promotion Coordinator, OIPRC
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Pamela Fuselli - VP, Knowledge Transfer & Stakeholder Relations, Parachute
MODERATOR
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Sunitha Ravi Kumar – Knowledge Translation Coordinator, Parachute
[email protected]
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