1.  BLOG #3
2. Were you surprised to find out the toxicity rating of your personal care product(s)?Yes, I was quite surprised that something as basic as toothpaste is actually a poison and care must be taken not to  swallow more than what would be used for brushing or you must call poison control. This is scary, I think I will use basic arm and hammer baking soda instead like my grandama nd live to be 99 years old.
   • Did you decide to change any of your consumer behaviors based on your findings? Yes, I will look into finding a natural toothpaste instead.
   • Should everyone know about these risks and why don’t they?
   • Yes, everyone should know about all potential risks. I don't beleive is being done to make the consumer aware. For example toothpast, who would think it can be a poison that needs to be taken seriously if we are taught to brush our teeth since be are toddlers. Many consumers are illiterate or don't understand English.
   • How might you integrate this new knowledge into your clinical practice?
   • When I am doing a CHDP and instructing kids about brushing their teeth, i will be sure to educate parents also about the precautions they must take when using toothpaste.
   • What would be the elements of a policy that would better protect us from toxic chemical exposures from our everyday products? A good policy would be to mandate marketing companies to make the information known to the public about the potential risks and not hide behind a tiny label that no one can find or read.
3. Given that there are potential health effects associated with the fragrances in our personal care products, how might you develop and implement a fragrance-free policy in a hospital or other institutional setting? At the time of hire, this policy could be introduced into the hiring packet. This is a perfect time to have new employees sign acknowledgements along with all the other paperwork.  Consider how you would deal with the fragrances that are in employees' personal care products. As a manager I would ensure that a policy regarding fragrances was clearly posted and that all personnel would be made aware of it. Our patients may have serious allergic reactions or asthmatic exacerbation  to different fragrances.