Goal
Preparation and distribution of formula milk (F 75, F 100, F100D, and RUTF) to the admitted children in the center according to the guideline/standard protocol
Supporting the caretakers in care practice
Objective 1: Mix the milk according to the lookup tables provided in the guideline
- Closely Communicate with the nurse/Supervisor to identify the treatment phase and type of milk to give to the child.
- Calculate the formula of the milk F75 and F100 according to the protocol.
- Use the lookup tables properly for all types of therapeutic foods (F75, F100, and RUTF) per recommended number of feeds.
- Respect good hygiene
Objective 2: Distribute the food and supervise the meals:
- Ask the mothers to breastfeed their children before the meal; for the SST ask the mother to breastfeed 30 minutes before the mealtime
- Check the preparation of the formula ;
- Feed the patients on time, in the groups, and start with those who are most at risk. ;
- For the SST, support the mothers for the good position of the tube, and glass and support on BF time
- Observe each group before passing to the next and make sure that the mothers hold and feed their children correctly;
- Check that the patient is given water each time with the RUTF he is thirsty and evaluates the quantity of water absorbed during the meal ;
Objective 3: Ensure all the milk is taken by the children properly at each phase; Ensure hygiene and sanitation of milk preparation and storage areas with the cleaner
- Monitor the quantity taken by the child and report it to the nurse/ supervisor if further action is needed.
- Wash and disinfect the room.
- Wash the recipients, pots, and utensils for the preparation of premix ;
- Check the rate of chlorine in the water.
- Keep the leftover milk in a safe and clean place
Objective 4: Participate in the measurement
- At careening, admission and on daily base participle to the measurement of the children
Objective 5: Support care practice
- Provide health education sessions and practice:
- Care for women: During pregnancy and breastfeeding, reproductive and mental health, workload, and education
- Food preparation: complementary feeding, balance food, Mode of preparation, food storage, and hygiene
- Hygiene: Personal, children, and home hygiene
- Breastfeeding and feeding practices...Exclusive breastfeeding, weaning, complimentary food, active feeding practices (are they suitable for the child’s psychomotor skills?), adaptation to the family feeding practice (intra-family sharing of food, response in case of scarce appetite of the child
- Psychosocial care: Adaptation to the developmental steps of the child, attention, affection, autonomy, encouragement of exploration and learning, protection against violence and bad behaviors.
Objective 6: Reporting to the nurse
- Prepare Daily/weekly/monthly reports and submit them to the supervisor on time
- Participate in technical orientation sessions with other health personnel in the center.
- Communicate any challenges faced during service provision to the line manager
