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DHS Expands Eligibility for Monkeypox Vaccination
… the spread.” In Wisconsin, vaccination is now recommended for people who had known exposure to someone with monkeypox and people with certain risk factors who are more likely to be exposed to … who have sex with men, anyone can develop monkeypox infection if they have close contact with someone who is sick. To prevent the spread of monkeypox, DHS encourages all Wisconsinites to: … provider about whether they need to get tested, even if they don’t think they had contact with someone who has monkeypox. Avoid skin-to-skin contact with people who are showing a rash or skin … -
Mpox: Basic Information
… medications that have been used to treat smallpox can be used. People who have been exposed to someone with mpox are eligible to receive a vaccine to prevent the onset of disease or reduce the … after an exposure. Prevention Most people with mpox report having prolonged close contact with someone with mpox. The mpox virus is unlikely to linger in the air or spread through the air over … risk of getting sick. Avoid skin-to-skin contact, including sex and intimate contact, with someone who has a rash or other symptoms. Ask your sexual partner(s) if they have a rash or other … -
MRSA Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus: Frequently Asked Questions
… MRSA to them is small. It is possible to spread MRSA by touching your nose and then touching someone else. Washing your hands with soap and water or alcohol gel after touching your nose and … I was told to clean high-touch areas of my home routinely. How often is "routinely"? If someone in your household has a MRSA infection with wound drainage that cannot be contained with … dry bandage or dressing. What should I do with used bandages, dressings, or tissues from someone who has a MRSA infection? Waste items may be thrown into the regular trash. If these … -
School-Based Brain Health Curriculum Poster (11" x 17")
… in the surveys have provided at least supervision, if not additional caregiving duties, for someone with dementia. Providing students with the understanding of dementia necessary to provide appropriate care for someone with dementia will benefit the student, the person with dementia, and the family as a … in the 2016-2017 school year. NO 80% YES 20% PERCENTAGE OF TEENS WHO HAVE PROVIDED CARE FOR SOMEBODY WITH DEMENTIA When polled, one in five sophomores at Wausau West High School responded … -
Hepatitis A Virus Infection
… Hepatitis A is found in the poop of people who have the virus. Hepatitis A can be spread when: Someone with hepatitis A uses the bathroom, does not wash their hands properly, and then touches … over several days, and usually lasts less than two months, but may last as long as six months. Some people with hepatitis A do not have any symptoms. Infants and young children tend to have … -
Wisconsin Looks at Stigma and Those Who Use Opioids
… survey had a response rate of over 53% and is representative of those who live in the state. Some important results include:* • At the individual level, almost all respondents recognized … survey results | 4 About Language This survey deals with opioid use disorder, or what people sometimes refer to as “addiction.” This term has come to be seen by many as stigmatizing because … opioid use disorder. Respondents were asked to check one or more boxes as to whether or not “someone with addiction to opioids has…” A majority (94%) believed that opioid use disorder is a … -
Wisconsin County Maternal and Child Health Profiles
… tool8 32.8 35.3 33.1 33.7 Percent of children (0-17 years) living in households where someone smokes8 28.4 25.0 26.8 25.7 Percent of children (0-17 years) without special health care … tool8 32.1 35.3 33.1 33.7 Percent of children (0-17 years) living in households where someone smokes8 30.6 25.0 26.8 25.7 Percent of children (0-17 years) without special health care … tool8 32.7 35.3 33.1 33.7 Percent of children (0-17 years) living in households where someone smokes8 27.5 25.0 26.8 25.7 Percent of children (0-17 years) without special health care … -
CPD Emergency Preparedness Toolkit Outreach Presentation
… prepared • This toolkit is the first step you can take to be prepared and informed! • Here are some things you can do to get started: • Set up a meeting • Take responsibility • Plan ahead • … • 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. 27 … 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: • … -
Treatment of Tuberculosis, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
… P. 1 bullets in columns one and two. What is the role of the health department in treating someone with active TB disease? P.1 first paragraph under Organization and Supervision of … months? P. 2 bottom of second column, Table 2 and P. 37 section 5.2.1 last paragraph When can someone with an abnormal chest x-ray for whom TB disease has been ruled out start treatment for … Drug Resistance , 5th paragraph and P. 66 under Section 9.1 Why does treatment for TB disease sometimes fail? P. 67, Section 9.2, 2nd paragraph When is it ok to start a patient on an expanded … -
IRIS Participant Education Manual
… THIS MANUAL so that you can refer back to it if you have questions. If you do not understand something or if you have questions the manual doesn’t answer, ask your IRIS consultant or fiscal … You must make sure that timesheets and claims do not overlap hours for the same provider. • If someone is applying to be a participant-hired worker and they lie or provide false information to … or need help right away, call 911. Wait until you are safe to report an incident. If you or someone you know is being abused or neglected, you should call your local law enforcement agency … -
IRIS Participant Education Manual, Large Print
… THIS MANUAL so that you can refer back to it if you have questions. If you do not understand something or if you have questions the manual doesn’t answer, ask your IRIS consultant or fiscal … You must make sure that timesheets and claims do not overlap hours for the same provider. • If someone is applying to be a participant-hired worker and they lie or provide false information to … or need help right away, call 911. Wait until you are safe to report an incident. If you or someone you know is being abused or neglected, you should call your local law enforcement agency … -
Mpox: Vaccine Information
… of mpox. Vaccine supply for JYNNEOS is increasing in the United States but may be limited in some areas. In Wisconsin, JYNNEOS is currently available for the following people: Known close … likely to have been recently exposed to mpox, even if they have not had documented exposure to someone with confirmed mpox. JYNNEOS Who can get the JYNNEOS vaccine? The Department of Health … -
2023 IPS Conference 12
… 5 Trauma-Informed Approach ▪ Why might the material in this presentation be difficult for some people? ▪ How can we be sensitive to overdose-related trauma? A trauma-informed approach … 9 Use People First Language A person is a person first, and a behavior is something that can change – terms like “drug addict” or “user” imply someone is “something” instead of someone. Source: NHRC Respect to Connect: Undoing Stigma … -
Suspension of Benefits for Inmates Webinar Presentation
… may not pay for health services provided to incarcerated individuals, with the exception of someone who is outside of prison or jail for 24 hours or more (e.g., when admitted as an … conditions. Programs That Cannot Be Suspended • Not all types of Medicaid can be suspended. • Some forms of Medicaid will end because incarceration prevents the member from meeting basic … General Information on Suspension Suspension Length • There is no limit to how long someone’s benefits can be suspended, as long as they continue to meet program rules. Covered … -
Sexual Violence Prevention: Affirmative Consent
… voluntary, and mutual decision among all participants to engage in sexual activity." "If someone is uncomfortable during sex, they should just speak up and say 'No'". "Asking for … and is unrealistic." "Men initiate sex while women either grant or deny sex." You might hear someone say this... You could respond with this... "It is everyone's responsibility to get … people are voluntarily and openly sending pictures, videos or texts to another person. If someone is sending you inappropriate messages without your consent, it is image abuse. COVID-19 … -
CPD Emergency Preparedness Toolkit Manual
… Emergencies and Disasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 1 When something bad happens, do you know what to do? Do you worry that you won’t know a natural … help comes. This manual is the first step you can take to be prepared and informed! Here are some things you can do to get started: 1. Set up a meeting. Talk with everyone in your household. … contact person. He or she should live in another town or state. It may be easier to contact someone outside of your local area during a disaster. Write his or her phone number, email, and … -
The Peer Navigator Program for People Living With HIV Manual
… and are more severe in people with weakened immune systems, including people with HIV. Peer: Someone who shares key characteristics such as race/ethnicity, language proficiency, sex/gender, … are serving. As it relates to the Peer Navigator Program for People Living with HIV, a peer is someone who is living with or impacted by HIV and works with people living with HIV. Peer … People Living with HIV Manual 3 Protected health information (PHI): Certain information about someone’s health that is not allowed to be discussed to other people unless there is consent from … -
Crisis Intervention Services Survey Summary
… that work together to provide a coordinated response for persons experiencing crisis: • Someone to call — guaranteeing that every call, text, and chat is answered by a trained crisis … to one-third of programs have less than 500 calls while another third have more than 3,000. Some counties do not offer 24/7 phone service. While almost all counties answer calls 24/7 or … -
Safety NetWorks #10 - February 2009
… it was likely that the person responding to concerns about abuse was at the next desk, or in some cases was the same person. In the future, Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and … if you are dealing with a possible adult at risk. The person may be your long-time client or someone new on the phone. The document provides a list of questions to consider as you are …
Last revised June 1, 2023