OP said "It's not going to go away by the end of the day" I also took that to mean that she wouldn't tell the parents if it WOULD be gone by pickup. I agree I don't think she waited, but I do think she needs to remember that you need to call parents ASAP if something out of the ordinary is happening with their kids.
Bad Diaper Rash..... I Need Ideas... It's My Fault
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I agree 100% that a provider should Never hide a mistake.
The thing is that delaying treatment with a chemical burn is bad, too..
If this happened to me it would go like this...
1. Opened diaper, saw angry red rash...realized the diaper caused it.Check for airway involvement, look for rashes on face, neck and chest, etc...
2. Immediately take child to restroom to rinse off residue and stop the burn (baking soda water restores acid base balance) Gently pat dry.
3. Protect the wound from further injury (whatever brand the parents provide of skin protectant, all of mine choose A&D or my fav. Aloe Vesta)
4. Calm and soothe child.
5. Call Mom.....
The whole process would be about 10 minutes, max.
It is just natural instinct for me and in no way would it ever cross my mind that by doing this some would feel I was trying to hide it....
I just know that as a parent the first thing I would ask is how is my child, now...- Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.- Flag
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OP made a mistake, we all make them, I feel bad for little guys raw bum but it will be ok...we don't need to be so harsh, she just wanted advice- Flag
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I'm not saying she is a bad provider. I am simply trying to help everyone learn from her mistakes. The whole point of having a forum like this is to learn. She didn't handle the situation properly - that's a fact. Sure we can give her advice but I think its more important to show why it was wrong and tell what the correct way to handle it would be in case anyone here ever finds themselves in a similar situation.- Flag
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And this my friends, is exactly why I quit posting on here much. Providers come here to vent, get support, ask for advice, and they get much more than they asked for, and it is usually in a very negative way, accusing way. There is always a way to say something in a nice way, even if you don't agree.- Flag
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And this my friends, is exactly why I quit posting on here much. Providers come here to vent, get support, ask for advice, and they get much more than they asked for, and it is usually in a very negative way, accusing way. There is always a way to say something in a nice way, even if you don't agree.
Some post for different reasons, perhaps they aren't confident in their abilities, perhaps they have low self-esteem and taking on an authoritative role gives them a boost, others may be frustrated because they aren't being seen as an expert in some area and unconsciously post in a demeaning way to instill a sense of superiority over other providers. Those are just a few things that come to mind, I'm sure there are plenty more motivations I haven't explored.
The key, for me, is to look at the apprent MOTIVATION of the poster. Are they posting in a genuine way, meant to support others or are they posting to satisfy a personal agenda? Once I have determined the general motivation, I simply dismiss everyone who is posting for self serving reasons. Recognizing what is THEIR issue as opposed to yours, makes this a way more pleasant place to be.
I miss your contributions! Post away!- Flag
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And this my friends, is exactly why I quit posting on here much. Providers come here to vent, get support, ask for advice, and they get much more than they asked for, and it is usually in a very negative way, accusing way. There is always a way to say something in a nice way, even if you don't agree.- Flag
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I've only tried to be helpful, and at times feel attacked for being nice.- Flag
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