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You already received a save-the-date notice concerning the May 17th CARE Seminar - Safe Resident Handling. Note there will be two sessions that day - morning and afternoon. Watch for registration information coming soon!
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On December 2, 2011, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a final rule specifically prohibiting interstate truck and bus drivers from using hand-held cell phones while operating their vehicles. The prohibition goes into effect on January 3, 2012. More information is available under the Member Resource Area.
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Save the date! May 17, 2012 will be the CARE Spring Seminar - Safe Resident Handling.
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The new Incident Reporting Template and Guidelines are posted to the Web site. All CARE Communities are to implement using these reporting forms by January 1, 2012. Contact Cathy Long at (717) 735-3095 if you need more information.
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Teamwork plays a big role in creating a culture of safety. CARE has an excellent video, "I Chose To Look The Other Way," to use in safety training to create awareness of the importance of teamwork. Contact Laurie Deitrich for more information.
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Is your Facility ready for the new sprinkler system requirements that will go into effect? Contact Laurie Deitrich at ldeitrich@murrayins.com if you need more information.
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The CARE Professional Liability Committee is working with Stevens & Lee to clarify information on the Elder Justice Act.
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Laurie Deitrich will be conducting the last Safety Committee Training Webinar Monday, September 19, 2011. Contact her for more information.
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CARE will hold their Fall Seminars on October 12 (Eden, Lancaster) and October 13 (Holiday Inn, Grantville). The focus will be dealing with residents with dementia.
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Governor's Occupational Safety & Health Conference
6/29/2011
This year the Conference will be held October 3-4. For more information on the agenda and registration information, log in to the member resource area.
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Are you prepared if OSHA's comes calling? What to expect in a visit and conducting the site tour are covered in an article from the May 2, 2011 Insurance Journal. To read the article, go to the Risk Control Section of the Member Resource Tab.
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A NIOSH article containing important information regarding slips, trips, and falls has been posted to the safety articles section of the CARE Website.
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Save the date for the 2011 Governor's Occupational Safety and Health Conference. It will be held October 3 and 4 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center.
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Please note Laurie has a new fax number - (717) 735-6978.
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Motor vehicle crashes reamin the leading cause of worker fatalities - more than 5,400 people died in crashes linked to distracted driving in 2009. OSHA is taking a serious stand on this issue. Make sure you have a formal policy in place concerning the use of electronic devices, most specifically texting. To see the distracted driving page on the OSHA Website follow this path: http://osha.gov/distracted-driving/index.html.
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Home healthcare is a growing industry in the United States. Along with the vital medical assistance home healthcare workers provide, there are also unique hazards. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has put together an Occupational Hazards in Home Healthcare booklet. If your Facility is considering home healthcare, login to get more information.
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Murray Risk Management will host a Table Matters luncheon on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, to discuss the changing face of OSHA. More information will be available shortly.
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Select "Click Here" for the agenda and registration information for the October Governor's Safety Council.
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Save the Date - CARE members and invited guests will be able to select either October 6 (afternoon) or October 7 (morning) to attend the Fall educational seminar. The program will focus on positively impacting your safety culture through real-life examples.
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The Disclosure Checklist is the foundation upon which a facility can build a Disclosure Program. Facility staff can use the document provided in the Member Templates section to create a work plan for the creation of a Disclosure Program. Each worksheet section presents questions to help the team assess what documentation, policies, checklists or guidelines they will need to design to meet the necessary elements of a Disclosure Plan. Follow this step-by-step guide to assess your facility compliance and/or create an active work plan for designing your customized facility Disclosure Program.
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Disruptive Behavior Impacts on Safety Culture
11/24/2009
This article by Stevens & Lee discusses how intimidating and disruptive behaviors cause risk. For a facility to promote a culture of safety, the organization must address the problem of behaviors that threaten performance. Read the entire article in the Member Resource Area.
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At the request of members of Congress, the Federal Trade Commission is again delaying enforcement of the Red Flag Rules until June 1, 2010.
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The Department of Health created an online resource with information about H1N1 flu virus. Go to www.H1N1inPA.com or click the announcement heading to view it.
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The latest recommendations from the Pennsylvania Department of Health concerning the use of respirators when providing care to patients with H1N1 is posted in the member reference area.
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N95 respirators are considered respirators, and if their use is required (because of H1N1), they fall under OSHA respiratory protection standards. The OSHA Quick Card summarizes the need to follow a full respirator program. You can find the Quick Card link in the Members Section under Professional Liability Committee articles.
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After extensive research, it has been determined that surge protectors / power tapes CANNOT be used for any medical treatment equipment, whether it be a hospital or a nursing home.
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Consideration of a retirement community for a loved one is a very difficult decision. To help paint a clearer picture of what to expect, CARE has produced a video designed to help establish realistic expectations for care within the retirement home setting. The video, produced by the CARE Professional Liability Committee, helps make the transition and experience a little easier for care givers. Topics included in the video include: introduction of different kinds of staff; diet, physical activity, mental well being, environment, and financial considerations.