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Health and Safety Alerts

There are areas in which the DODD has identified a risk to people, and what can be done to avoid or reduce that risk. Information about these risks is called Health and Safety Alerts.


Alert


Title


Issue Date


2009

Alert: Winter Health Alert

10/2009

     
Alert: H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Planning Information

10/2009

     
Alert: Constipation and Bowel Obstruction

09/2009

     
Alert: Transition Issues (Red Flags when changing Providers or Settings)

08/2009

     

Alert: Keeping Safe in the Summer Part I

05/2009

     

Alert: Keeping Safe in the Summer Part II

05/2009




Alert: H1N1 (Swine) Flu

05/2009




Alert: Choking

02/2009




Alert: Hot Liquid Scalds

01/2009




Alert: Peanut Butter Safety

01/2009




Alert: Health and Well Being is Priority One

02/2009

2008

Alert: Reward Cards

12/12/2008




Alert: A Brief Guide to Understanding
the Risk of Pressure Sores
(Bedsores)

09/08/2008


Alert: Missed Taking Some Medication?
Does it really Matter?
Yes, It Does Matter!

06/18/2008


Alert: Keeping Safe in the Summer Part 1


05/07/2008

Alert: Keeping Safe in the Summer Part 2

05/07/2008


Alert: Choking

REISSUED 04/01/2008


Alert:Red Flags when changing Providers or Settings

03/04/2008


Alert: Excessive Psychotropic Medication & Psychotropic Medication Side Effects

03/28/2002
REISSUED 03/01/2008


Alert: Osteoporosis

08/08/2008

2007

Alert: Status Epilepticus

11/06/2007


Alert: Peanut Butter Safety

10/11/2007
REISSUED 10/2007
REISSUED 1/2009


Alert: Heat Related Illness & Summer Safety

06/20/2001
REISSUED 07/27/2005
REISSUED 05/02/2007
REISSUED 08/10/2007


Alert: MUI Rule Definitions Interpretation

02/27/2007
REISSUED 08/2007


Alert: Choking Study Results

06/29/2007


Alert: Theft of Medications

06/29/2007
REISSUED 12/30/2008


Alert: Enteral Tube Feeding

03/07/2007


Alert: Safely Transporting Individuals Who Use Wheelchairs

02/06/2007


Alert: Leaving Individuals Unattended in Vehicles

02/06/2007

Alert: Exceeding Manufacturer's Recommended Dose

01/09/2007

2006

Alert: Bathtub Drownings

08/30/2006


Alert: Hot Liquid Scalds

08/30/2006
REISSUED 08/2006
REISSUED 01/2009


Alert: Dehydration

08/14/2006
REISSUED 08/2006


Alert: Pneumonia

08/14/2006
REISSUED 08/2006


Alert: Choking

08/14/2006
REISSUED 02/2009


Alert: Constipation & Bowel Obstruction

06/14/2006
REISSUED 08/2008


Alert: Avian Flu (Bird Flu)

01/26/2006

2005

Alert: Misappropriation/Theft

12/05/2005


Alert: Preventing the Flu

11/22/2005

Alert: Head Injury

07/27/2005
REISSUED 07/2005


Alert: DNR Orders

07/01/2005


Alert: Observable Signs and Symptoms of Illness or Injury

04/08/2005


Alert: Preventing or Reducing Occurrences of Neglect

04/01/2005

2004

Alert: Administrative Investigations of Alleged Sexual Abuse - Red Flags

12/15/2004


Alert: Preventing Physical Abuse

02/01/2004


Alert: Heart Disease

01/03/2004

2003

Alert: Emergencies - Accessing Help; Initiating CPR

08/12/2003


Alert: Falls

02/24/2003


Alert: Swallowing Problems

02/03/2003

2002

Alert: Notification of Coroner/Autopsies

11/05/2002


Alert: Diabetes - Risks and Complications

08/19/2002


Alert: New Toll-Free Hotline Number

05/17/2002


Alert:  Abuser Registry is Operational and Must be Used

04/30/2002


Alert: Bed Safety

04/30/2002


Alert:  Seizure Triggers

03/28/2002


Alert:  Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)

03/28/2002


Alert: Change in Living Locations

03/28/2002


Alert: Travel Training

03/28/2002


Alert:  Risk of Airway Obstruction in Prone Position

02/15/2002


Alert:  Moving Adult Individuals Away from Abuse/Neglect

01/25/2002


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