ERC Allison Cobaugh MSW LSW Objectives What is

ERC: Allison Cobaugh MSW, LSW

Objectives What is hygiene? Why is hygiene needed? Improper care Negative Impact of poor hygiene Types of Hygiene Cash Cab Game

What is Hygiene Personal hygiene may be described as the principle of maintaining cleanliness and grooming of the external body. Such as: – washing your hands, – covering your mouth when you cough, – keeping clean.

Hygiene Best time to build on these skills is….

Habits MINIMUM of 30 days. It is claimed to take up to 66 days.

Improper Hygiene • • • Body odor/smell Dirty clothes Poor habits Messy appearance Getting sick all the time

Negative Impact of Poor Hygiene Health Reasons Body Image Social Reasons Psychological issues

Negative Impact You In terms of making money, poor personal hygiene may be a sign of laziness and lack of character. This may affect your authority in the eyes of business partners and managers.

Different types of Hygiene 1. Body 2. Hair 3. Hands and Feet 4. Grooming 5. Oral 6. Sleep

Body Shower daily. “helps control excessive sweat, while deodorant covers up unpleasant body odor caused by sweat” “Numerous medical conditions and diseases can be avoided or managed by simply keeping your body clean”

Hair • wash regularly with shampoo (cheap ones are usually as good as very expensive ones). • massage your scalp well. . • rinse well with clear water. • conditioner is helpful if you have longer hair as it makes the hair smoother and easier to comb, but hair doesn't need to have conditioner. – 100, 000 hairs on our heads

Hands and Feet • prevent hangnails, breakage, and other potential damage to your nails • Short nails can't trap dirt under them the way long nails do

Grooming • Wash clothing daily • Wash your blankets and pillows at least once a month or more • It's easy for socks and underclothes to collect dead skin cells and sweat because they sit up against your skin

Good Oral Hygiene • Includes brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing at least once • Keeping your teeth clean helps clear away food particles and plaque that may lead to tooth decay and gum disease • Regular dental checkups and cleanings to help keep teeth and gums healthy • Linked to other illnesses elsewhere in the body like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes

Sleep Get plenty of rest — 8 to 10 hours a night — so that you are refreshed and are ready to take on the day every morning. Lack of sleep can leave you feeling run down and can compromise your body's natural defenses, your immune system,

Question 1: STRIKES What is the ratio out of 5 of people who do not wash their hands? Answer: 1 out 5

Question 2: STRIKES Does the 5 second rule exist if you drop food on the ground? Answer: No, Bacteria need no time at all to contaminate food.

The human Question 2: STRIKES X body is home to ____ species of bacteria. A. 300 B. 1, 000 C. 500 D. 2, 000 Answer: 1, 000 There are more germs on your body than people in the United States.

Question 3: STRIKES ____ comes from Hygieia the Greek goddess of health, cleanliness, and the moon. Answer: Hygiene! Ancient Greek gods apparently worked double shifts.

Question 3: STRIKES What item in your living rooms are the leading carrier of bacteria? X Answer: TV Remote control

Question 3: STRIKES XX When you flush your toilet how far can it travel? (Looking for feet) Answer: Up to 6 feet!

Question 4: What country was the first toothbrush? A. China STRIKES B. Russia C. Egypt Answer: 1 st Toothbrush consisting of Siberian pig hair bristles wired into carved cattlebone handles, was invented in China in 1498.

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Video Bonus Question You will be given one question about the following video clip. If you get it right you double your extra credit points. If you get it wrong you lose everything! What do you say………. . do you want to play?

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INSTRUCTIONS Enter questions and answers for questions 1 -12. You will have to copy/paste for each of numbered questions. Click once to display correct answer. If they get the question right, click green button, red if they get it wrong. Number of strikes will appear. If they get 8 right in a row, they will have a red light challenge question. If they make it all the way through 12 questions without 3 strikes, they can risk all of their extra credit on a video bonus question (double or nothing). Right answer Wrong