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Adult Protective Services (APS) - Signs of Physical or Sexual Abuse
… abuse is an intentional act that may include slapping, hitting, beating, bruising, or causing someone physical pain, injury, or suffering. This also could include the inappropriate use of drugs or confining an adult against their will, such as locking someone in a room or tying them to furniture. Sexual abuse includes physical force, threats, or … to the weather (for example, the victim wears long sleeves when it’s hot) 9 Indications that someone is controlling access to the individual or restricting their movements 9 Broken … -
Wisconsin's Youth Crisis System
… Teams Youth Crisis Stabilization Facilities Private & Public Hospitals Peer-Run Warmline Someone to Talk to Someone t o Re sp on dA Safe Place to Be Wisconsin’s Youth Crisis System Mental Health | … needed. (State budget proposal.) Wisconsin’s Youth Crisis System Mental Health | Substance Use Someone to Talk to The services in the table below are available statewide. Program/Service … -
Relapse: Substance Use vs. Gambling
… Do they have dual-diagnosis? • Is substance use in relation to gambling or vice versa? • If someone has a problem with one does that mean they have a problem with the other? • Does recovery … of loneliness and isolation. • No evidence suggests that isolating, shaming, or mistreating someone will cause them to stop using (often the opposite holds true). • Because of the long-term … of a use disorder • one time or short-term period of use = episode • chronic relapser = someone who has not achieved stable recovery. Stigmatized Language Surrounding Relapse 42 Relapse … -
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 … 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 … count only discussions, not reading materials or videos. For each item, circle Y (Yes) if someone talked with you about it or circle N (No) if no one talked with you about it. No Yes a. … -
CPD: Be Prepared, Have a Plan: Emergency Preparedness Toolkit Outreach Presentation (updated October 2019)
… • If there are infants, elderly, or family members with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in the fire drill and in the event of an emergency. 32 … to the needs of special populations during a crisis. • Some possible situations or conditions someone may encounter when working with people with disabilities or the elderly include: • … Disability Etiquette – Cont. 1 • Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing • Tap someone who is deaf on the shoulder or wave your hand to get his or her attention. • Write notes … -
Understanding the HIV Testing Algorithm
… an enzyme immunoassay (EIA) If a screening test is reactive, more testing must be done to know someone’s HIV status. SUPPLEMENTARY TESTING Modern methods differentiate between HIV-1 and … If a supplementary test is negative or indeterminate, more testing must be done to know someone’s HIV status. 1 2 QUESTIONS? Contact the Wisconsin HIV Program's Surveillance Unit. Call: … -
Understanding Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation
… alone. It’s not too late to stop the hurt and harm. Freedom to Make Your Own Decisions Hurting Someone is Never a Sign of Caring Understanding Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation It is hard to let someone know that you think abuse or neglect is taking place. Call your care team if you or someone you know is being abused, neglected or mistreated. Your care team can help in many ways. … -
PH Intervention Definition Presentation for Spring 2015 PH Orientation
… and implement strategies for reaching the goals they collectively have set. Advocacy Pleads someone’s cause or act on someone’s behalf, with a focus on developing the community, system, individual or family’s … -
Group A Streptococcal Infections
… the brain or muscles. Group A Strep 101 How it spreads Group A strep bacteria can spread when someone has direct contact with the respiratory droplets of an infected person. Someone can also become infected if they have contact with infected wounds or sores. A person who … even if they do not feel sick. However, they are less likely to spread the bacteria than someone who has an active infection. Signs and symptoms Group A strep infection can cause many … -
Caretaker Supplement (CTS) Handbook Release 21-01
… can be one of the following: • 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 … o Guardian of the estate o Guardian of the person and the estate o Guardian in general When someone has been designated as the guardian of the estate, guardian of the person and the estate, … (CTS) Handbook Release 21-01 7 • Authorized Representative: The applicant may authorize someone to represent him or her. An authorized representative can be an individual or an … -
Caretaker Supplement (CTS) Handbook Release 21-02
… can be one of the following: • 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 … o Guardian of the estate o Guardian of the person and the estate o Guardian in general When someone has been designated as the guardian of the estate, guardian of the person and the estate, … to be the authorized representative. • Authorized Representative: The applicant may authorize someone to represent him or her. An authorized representative can be an individual or an … -
Caretaker Supplement (CTS) Handbook Release 20-01
… can be one of the following: • 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 … o Guardian of the estate o Guardian of the person and the estate o Guardian in general When someone has been designated as the guardian of the estate, guardian of the person and the estate, … 7 • Authorized Representative: The applicant may authorize someone to represent him or her. An authorized representative can be an individual or an … -
Building Dementia-Friendly Communities Toolkit: Specific Strategies for Community Organizations Sector
… faith communities can improve the quality of life for those with dementia. Recognizing when someone stops attending services and asking why is the first step to helping individuals with … who may have difficulty in 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 … by and indicated by obvious signs can alleviate difficulty for individuals with dementia. If someone is unable to sit quietly, access to outside or garden space can be used to go for a walk … -
Safely Caring for a Cat
… have to rehome your cat. Consider these precautions to prevent disease: Tell a veterinarian if someone in your family is planning on becoming pregnant or has a weakened immune system. This … not Seek care for your cat from a veterinarian if they have any of the following symptoms: If someone in your family becomes sick, contact a doctor, and let them know there is a cat at home. … scratches, or illnesses the veterinarian diagnosed in your cat. Seek care from a doctor if someone in your family has: Scratch or bite wounds that develop small, raised bumps Swollen lymph … -
Dementia Care Specialist Program: Replication Resources
… families navigate the challenges posed to those living with dementia or providing care for someone. Additional information and resources will be added as it is published. Resources Aging … -
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 … -
Prevocational Q&A Document #1
… integrated/supported employment would not be very successful in a prevocational work program. Someone's performance in a prevocational work program shouldn't be taken as a definitive … at this time is not one of them (for example the person is transitioning from school or someone who has lived in an institution and is transitioning to their home community)? Employment … and continued progress toward at least part-time participation in integrated employment by someone currently in center-based prevocational services, DHS will, on an annual basis, be … -
Caretaker Supplement (CTS) Handbook Release 22-01
… can be one of the following: • 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 … o Guardian of the estate o Guardian of the person and the estate o Guardian in general • When someone has been designated as the guardian of the estate, guardian of the person and the estate, … to be the authorized representative. • Authorized Representative: The applicant may authorize someone to represent him or her. An authorized representative can be an individual or an … -
IRIS Advisory Council Meeting Materials 11/16/21
… used more. o Issue with Self-Direction and IRIS o They should be able to access services of someone that can help you o Don't be afraid to start using EVV o Sheet Ombudsman created is great … 53 Graph 25. Percentage of people who had someone follow up with them after being discharged from a hospital or rehabilitation facility in … 79 Graph 69. Percentage of people feeling sad or depressed who have talked to someone about it in the past 12 months ............. 79 Graph 70. Percentage of people who have … -
Quarantine Options: Frequently Asked Questions
… 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 … basis. Follow local and institutional quarantine guidance. What if I'm a close contact of someone with COVID-19, and I live in a high-risk congregate settings such as a long-term care …