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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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Save the date and plan to attend this important safety event. More information will be posted as it is received.
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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.