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H1N1 Flu Response

The DODD, in cooperation with other state and local agencies, has developed and continues to update an H1N1 Flu emergency response plan relevant to individuals with disabilities and their families.  For the most relevant information on H1N1, visit www.odh.ohio.gov or DODD's Swine Flu Information.

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

2010

Alert:Red Flags when changing Providers or Settings

 

08/26/2010




Alert: Brief Guide to Understanding Pressure Sores (bedsores)

08/2510




Alert: Constipation and Bowel Obstruction

06/2010




Alert: Hot Liquid Scalds

06/2010




Alert: Keeping Safe in the Summer Part I

05/2010

Alert: Keeping Safe in the Summer Part II

05/2010




Alert: Health & Well Being is Priority One

03/2010

2009

Alert: H1N1 Influenza Vaccine & Planning Information

12/2009




Alert: Falls

12/2009




Alert: Osteoporosis

12/2009




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 I

 

05/07/2008

Alert: Keeping Safe in the Summer Part II

 

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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