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Dementia-Friendly Faith Communities
… and improve quality of life. It is likely that a faith community has members who care for someone with dementia or have dementia themselves. Becoming dementia-friendly will allow a more … for family and friends, and may prompt them to stop attending services. Recognizing when someone stops attending services and asking why is the first step to helping people with dementia … who may have difficulty following the service or finding the proper passages in books. If someone is struggling, simply sitting near them and offering to let them follow along can be very … -
Quarantine Options: Frequently Asked Questions
… transmission after 10 days is relatively low among close contacts who never had symptoms. In some situations, the additional risk associated with a shortened quarantine may be outweighed by … Options: Frequently Asked Questions Why has quarantine guidance for close contacts of someone with COVID-19 changed? The likelihood that a close contact who has not had any symptoms … to end early, you will need to be retested on day 6 or 7 of quarantine. I'm a close contact of someone with COVID-19. If I get tested on day 4 of quarantine and my result is negative, can I … -
STD: Information for the General Public
… disease (PID) . Places for STD testing and treatment in Wisconsin The best way to know if something is wrong is to get a test for it. Many public clinics around the state can examine you … This way you know you are alright before having sex with each other. Offer free condoms and some forms of birth control. Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) If you had sex before you knew you had an STD, you may have given it to someone else. If you test positive for an STD, your partners should be treated as soon as … -
DHS Urges Wisconsinites to Celebrate the Holidays Safely
… like Pfizer or Moderna. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, or were in close contact with someone with COVID-19, please get tested. Avoid attending gatherings if you are sick, have symptoms of COVID-19, or were in close contact with someone with COVID-19. Wear a well-fitted mask over your nose and mouth if you are in a public … you are traveling with are fully vaccinated. If you have symptoms or have close contact with someone who has COVID-19, be sure to use a trusted testing provider to get tested. Along with … -
Physical Disability Programs and Information
… future success of a young person? Mentoring makes a difference. You can change the course of someone’s life by sharing your experience, insights, and talents. Please visit Great People Have … -
PRAMS Survey Questions - 2009-2011
… from your job or the job of your husband, partner, or parents q Health insurance that you or someone else paid for (not from a job) q Medicaid, BadgerCare or BadgerCare Plus q TRICARE or … new baby, were you or your husband or partner doing anything to keep from getting pregnant? (Some things people do to keep from getting pregnant include not having sex at certain times … get prenatal care when you wanted or circle F (False) if it was not a reason for you or if something does not apply to you. True False a. I couldn’t get an appointment when I wanted one . … -
Reproductive Health Family Planning Program (RHFP) Periodic Health Screenings
… Services Task Force (USPSTF): The 6 tools below showed the most sensitivity and specificity. Some links below connect to a booklet containing the associated screening. Page numbers have been … triggering: i. Have you been forced to engage in sexual acts for money or favors? ii. Is someone holding your passport or identification documents? iii. Has anyone threatened to hurt you … if you leave? iv. Has anyone physically or sexually abused you? v. Do you have a debt to someone you cannot pay off? vi. Does anyone take all or part of the money you earn? 4. If the … -
All in for Kids: Birth to 3 Program #3, August 2022
… poisoning? Most childhood lead poisoning is from house paint in older homes. Lead was used in some house paint before being banned in 1978. When paint breaks down, it turns into flakes or … skills helps develop their: • Patience • Empathy (being able to understand and care about someone else’s feelings) • Future ability to read and write These skills are very important for … -
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Functional Screen - Instruction Manual and Best Practices
… status is ranked by the frequency at which the person needs help from other people. If someone is marked as needing help from others, then it is expected that either the person is … needs, ask: • Have they been doing the task adequately without significant hardship? • Does someone help them with the task now? • What have they done (or what would they do) if assistance … of a few months is best practice. 1.11 Impending discharge When completing the screen with someone preparing for discharge from a mental health facility in the near future, complete the … -
Dose of Reality: Safer Use/Harm Reduction
… Opioids can harm you. That's why we are sharing safer use tips to reduce the harms you or someone you love may experience when using opioids. While these tips won’t eliminate all dangers … working within a few minutes and lasts from 30 to 90 minutes. More than one dose of NARCAN® is sometimes needed. If there is no response after two to three minutes, give a second dose of … using drugs commonly mixed with fentanyl, like heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine, here are some tips on having a conversation about NARCAN®. Ask what they know about NARCAN®. Simply … -
Clinical Instructions: I. Wisconsin’s Functional Eligibility Screen for Children’s Long-Term Supports
… eligibility results may show that a particular child meets functional eligibility for some programs, but not others. Some programs have other eligibility criteria that need to be met. … result in one of the following: An injury seeking medical attention. Use of weapons against someone (e.g., gun, knife, chains, switchblade). Arson (purposeful fire setting) or bomb threats. … -
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training Course Curriculum Facilitator Guide
… and skillfully share to benefit others 4.17 Ability to balance own recovery while supporting someone else’s 12 13 Grounding and Acknowledgements, Introductions, Community Learning … and Acknowledgements. 2. Complete introductions. • Pair and share. Ask participants to find someone they do not already know. Take turns listening to each other and complete the … facilitate the pair and share activity. Pair and share activity: Ask participants to find someone they do not already know and introduce themselves, keeping introductions to about 1–2 … -
WLTCAC Minutes November 12, 2019
… • Feedback to include Location of fiscal employer agents (FEAs) o Participants want to know someone is accessible nearby • Will include how many people responded to the satisfaction survey … all about relationships. Caregivers need to get away but participant isn’t comfortable with someone else so relationships need to be built with someone. Introduction of DPH administrator Presented by Jeanne Ayers • Jeanne introduced herself … -
MDS-Q Training: Resident Referrals to Community
… LCA needs to be contacted but referral hasn’t been made yet, or resident asked to talk to someone about community services and referral was not made at this time. ▪ Code 2, Yes: Referral … to the MDS Section Q question number Q0500 B., indicates that the resident wishes to talk with someone about returning to the community. The referral should be made to the LCA and categorized … Center’s (ADRC’s) as the LCA. 21 4. A non-MDS Q is when a resident requests to talk with someone about returning to the community or expresses a desire to move from the facility separate … -
Sample Notice of Decision for FoodShare, Health Care, and Caretaker Supplement
… is not enrolled? When? Which plan? Who and why? As of DATE BadgerCare Plus ANNA, BILL: You or someone in your household did not give all the information your agency needed to process your … change, or renewal. See the "What was needed?" section for more details. ANNA, BILL: You or someone in your household did not take a needed action or give the required proof of your answers … Benefits Who will not get FoodShare and why? When? Who and Why? DATE - DATE ANNA, BILL: You or someone in your household did not give all the information your agency needed to process your … -
ADRC Statewide Customer Service Satisfaction Research
… to be important determinants of the ADRC customer experience. Although not all customers want someone to visit them in their home or a follow-up call, room for improvement exists in targeting … ADRC in a professional context (.8%). DID YOU CONTACT THE ADRC FOR YOURSELF OR ON BEHALF OF SOMEONE ELSE? In general, professionals such as social workers or nurses who contacted the ADRC out of concern for someone with whom they have a professional relationship (37 respondents) were most satisfied with … -
FS-Health Related Services-Definitions
… medications. Child is on a “toileting schedule” but has none of tasks listed in the row. Someone empties the ostomy bag a few times a day. (This is not a skilled task.) Child has … to meet their nutritional needs. Check “2 or more times a day.” Note: Children may take some nutrition through their intestinal system while receiving TPN (e.g. to keep interest in … -
MEH Release 15-01 Cover Sheet
… or both spouses. The fiscal group size for this situation/living arrangement is two. There are some exceptions to this concept. A blind or disabled minor living with their parents would be a … A guardian signs for him/her. Guardian: When an application is submitted with a signature of someone claiming to be the applicant’s guardian, obtain a copy of the document that designates … -
HIV: Partner Services
… partners with you. You try to let your partners know and we contact any you couldn’t reach. Someone other than a staff member (like your doctor) lets your partners know. How can I use the … with HIV and want help letting your partners know—or you’re a provider who wants to refer someone to the program—call 608-266-3031. …
Last revised June 3, 2023