Healthy Me: Summer Safety

Presented by: APS HealthcareSouthwestern PA Health Care Quality Unit(HCQU)

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Disclaimer

Information or education provided by the HCQU is not intended to replace medical advice from the consumer’s personal care physician, existing facility policy or federal, state and local regulations/codes within the agency jurisdiction. The information provided is not all inclusive of the topic presented.

Certificates for training hours will only be awarded to those who attend a training in its entirety. Attendees are responsible for submitting paperwork to their respective agencies.

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Note of Clarification

While mental retardation (MR) is still recognized as a clinical diagnosis, in an effort to support the work of self-advocates, the APS SW PA HCQU will be using the terms intellectual and/or developmental disability (ID/DD) to replace mental retardation (MR) when feasible.

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Objectives

Individuals participating in this training will be able to:

Recognize one summer safety concern

State one summer safety tip

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Summer + Safety = Fun Time

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Water Safety

Learn to swim Never swim alone Always wear a life jacket Lifeguards can help

SCENARIO

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Lightning Storm Safety

Seek shelter

No electrical appliances

Discard metal objects

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Beat The Heat

Dress lightly

Drink water

Stay indoors

Car Care

Take it easy

SCENARIO

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Too Much Sun is Not Fun

Prevent sunburn– Keep out of direct sunlight

– Use sunscreen

– Wear a hat and sunglasses

Medication warning

SCENARIO

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Poisonous Plants

Ivy, Oak and Sumac

– May cause a rash

– Rash not contagious

SCENARIO

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Fireworks Safety

Cause burns

Community Fireworks Display

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Bee and Insect Safety

Wear Light-colored clothing

Keep clean

Don’t wear perfume

Remain still

Use insect repellent

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Food Safety Wash hands

Keep hot foods hot

Clean plate

Keep cold foods cold

SCENARIO

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Helmet Time

Biking Skating Skateboarding Scooter All-Terrain Vehicles Horses

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Amusement Park Safety

Follow park instructions

Keep hands and feet inside the ride

Don’t stand up until ride stops

Feet first on water slides

Have a safety plan

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Camping Tips

Campfire Safety

Avoid Wild Animals

Be prepared

Check with your doctor

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Lawn Mower Safety

Wear sturdy shoes

Remove debris

Use hearing and eye protection

No passengers

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Barbecue Safety

Grill outdoors only

No loose clothing

Stop, drop and roll

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Don’t Forget The Pets!

Hot dog days

Water safety

Bug-free

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Most Importantly…

Have A Safe And Fun Summer!

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References

US Consumer Product Safety Commission, CPSC Warns: Summer Fun Brings More Emergency Room Visits, Summer Safety Tips. Retrieved May 25, 2010 from http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml02/02182.html

New York State Promotes Efforts to Ensure Amusement Park Safety, New York State Department of Labor. Retrieved May 25, 2010 from http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-State-Promotes-Efforts-to-Ensure-Amusement-Park-Safety/1300924

General Amusement Ride Safety Tips, In-Gov/IDHS. Retrieved May 25, 2010 from http://www.in.gov/dhs/files/General_Amusement_Ride_Safety_Tips.pdf

Safety Tips for Families at Amusement Parks, Essortment. Retrieved May 25, 2010 from http://www.essortment.com/travel/safetytipsfami_ttmd.htm

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References

Unintentional Drowning: Fact Sheet, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Retrieved May 18, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Water-Safety/waterinjuries-factsheet.html

Personal Lightning Safety Tips, National Lightning Safety Institute. Retrieved on May 18, 2010 from http://www.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_pls/lst.html

Summer Heat Safety Tips, LoveToKnowSafety. Retrieved on May 13, 2010 from http://safety.lovetoknow.com/Summer_Heat_Safety_Tips

Beat the Heat with Red Cross Safety Tips, The American Red Cross. Retrieved on May 13,2010 from http://www.redcross.org

Sun sensitivity, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Joint Conditions. Retrieved May 18, 2010, at http://arthritis.about.com/od/arthritismedications/a/sun_sensitivity.htm

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References

Summer Safety Tips for Adults and Children, HealthNewsDigest.com. Retrieved May 17, 2010 from http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Family_Health_210/Summer_Safety_Tips_for_Adults_and_Children.shtml

Men’s Summer Health and Safety Tips, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Retrieved on May 13, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/men/summer/index.htm

Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac Rashes, MedlinePlus. Retrieved May 21, 2010 from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000027.htm

First Aid for Bee and Insect Stings, National AG Safety Database (NASD). Retrieved May 21,2010 from http://nasdonline.org/document/962/d000800/first-aid-for-bee-and-insect-stings.html

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References

Safe Food Handling, Partnership for Food Safety Education. Retrieved May 24, 2010 from http://www.fightbac.org/

Arden, Andrea (2008, June). Summer pet safety: Cool off your hot dogs! . Today Show. Retrieved May 25, 2010 from http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/24990796/

Canine Summer Safety Tips, American Kennel Club (AKC). Retrieved on May 24, 2010 from http://www.akc.org/public_education/summer.cfm

Camping Health and Safety Tips and Packing Checklist, Centers for Disease Control. Retrieved May 27, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/Family/camping/index.htm

Summer Fire Safety, U.S. Fire Administration. Retrieved on May 28, 2010 from http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/all_citizens/home_fire_prev/holiday-seasonal/summer.shtm

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References

Camping Health and Safety Tips and Packing Checklist, Centers for Disease Control. Retrieved May 27, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/Family/camping/index.htm

Summer Fire Safety, U.S. Fire Administration. Retrieved on May 28, 2010 from http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/all_citizens/home_fire_prev/holiday-seasonal/summer.shtm

Summer Safety Tips-Part 1, American Academy of Pediatrics. Retrieved on June 2, 2010 from http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/summertips.cfm

Lifeguarding, American Lifeguard Association. Retrieved on June 7, 2010 at http://www.americanlifeguard.com/lifeguarding.htm

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