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04. ADRC Operations Manual – Eligibility Determination
… determining a customer’s initial eligibility for publicly funded long-term care. In order for someone to enroll into a program, they must be functionally and financially eligible. ADRC staff … Care for the Elderly (PACE), where available, or when an asset assessment is requested for someone over assets for publicly funded programs. … program must also be financially eligible for Medical Assistance. There are a variety of ways someone can become eligible for Medical Assistance. Some customers may already be eligible when … -
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 … -
Health Tips for Your Home
… and falls Slips, trips, Falls are the major cause of household injuries. Most falls occur when someone slips on an icy, wet, or slick surface; trips over a loose rug, toy, or other object; or … home tips to prevent choking and suffocation Learn how to use the Heimlich maneuver to help someone who is choking. Keep small objects away from toddlers. Any object that is small enough … before storing them. Secure unloaded firearms with gunlocks. Firearm safety Every two hours someone’s child is killed with a loaded gun. Handguns are intriguing to children, but they can … -
Assisted Living Forum Power Point number one, August 18, 2020
… WHO NEEDS TO QUARANTINE? • Anyone who has been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19* • What counts as close contact? • You were within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for at least 15 minutes • You provided care at home to someone who is sick with COVID-19 • You had direct physical contact with the person (touched, … -
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 … -
Penalties for Confidentiality and Records Violations
… records under false pretenses Fine up to $25,000 and up to nine months in jail Disclosing someone’s HIV status: Civil penalties Unintentionally Actual damages + Exemplary damages up to … Intentionally Actual damages + Exemplary damages up to $50,000 plus attorney fees Disclosing someone’s HIV status: Criminal penalties Negligently with resulting harm to the individual Fine … -
Sexual Violence Prevention: Teen Dating Violence
… Wisconsin Signs of Abuse Extreme jealousy Insulting, demeaning, shaming language Pressuring someone to use drugs or alcohol Intimidating someone with threats or weapons Preventing interactions with others Pressuring sex or sexual … -
Assisted Living Forum Power Point, July 14, 2020
… positive for COVID-19 WHO NEEDS TO QUARANTINE? • Anyone who has been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19* • What counts as close contact? • You were within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for at least 15 minutes • You provided care at home to someone who is sick with COVID-19 • You had direct physical contact with the person (touched, … -
Assisted Living Forum – Election Update – October 18, 2022
… Overseas voters are not required to provide a Photo ID when they vote by absentee ballot If someone does not have acceptable photo ID, how can they get a State ID? Get a free Photo ID for … can not have assistance delivering their ballot. Information for your assistor If you ask someone to return your ballot, let your assistor know they may be asked a few questions by the … require assistance returning their ballot due to their disability? If yes, then: 3. Are you someone other than the voter’s employer, an agent of that employer, or an officer or agent of the … -
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 … -
2015 April Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
… state initiative to agree to certain standards including FBI background checks. Inviting someone to speak on this topic from REPLICA in June. 4 EMS PAC report • Paramedic Administration … unique to WI. The Physician should make final say who is practicing under them. While removing someone’s credentialing does not take the license away, it can affect someone’s career. There is currently no due process. Suggest that a provider can appeal, and … -
Free Fentanyl Test Strips Now Available Statewide
… drug contains fentanyl. A tiny amount – as little as two grains of salt – is enough to kill someone. With information from the test, a person can take steps to reduce their risk of an … is available on the DHS website. There is no limit on the number of fentanyl test strips that someone can receive through this program. Participating organizations have access to an unlimited … -
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? Call the State of Wisconsin HIV Program Surveillance team. … -
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 … -
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 … -
Notice of Denial of Medical Coverage for Partnership
… Our plan will send you a letter and tell you if we need more time and why.] How to appeal You, someone you have named in writing as your representative to act on your behalf (such as a … term for Fair Hearing > )]. What to do if you need help with your appeal You can get someone to appeal for you and act on your behalf. You must first name them in writing as your … below. Your representative can be a relative, friend, lawyer, doctor, health care provider, or someone else you trust. If you want someone to appeal for you: · Call our plan at <plan phone … -
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 … -
February 2018 - IMAC Minutes
… related to GAP. • Gap filling policy: o Gap filling refers to the “gap” that is created when someone’s monthly income is too high and the person doesn’t qualify for BC+, but their annual … is too low and the person doesn’t qualify for a premium tax credit at the Marketplace. o When someone is denied or terminated from BC+ because they have too much monthly income, agencies have … filling eligibility prior to establishing an overpayment – even if the overpayment is because someone failed to report an increase in household income. • Policy clarifications: o Gap filling … -
SeniorCare Frequently Asked Questions
… library/f-10076.htm. • Authorization of Representative, F-10080 (use this form if someone is completing the application on your behalf). Download at … 65. Once you’re 65, you can apply at any time. Coverage begins the month after you apply. Can someone else apply for me? Yes. You can have someone apply for you. They need to fill out the SeniorCare Authorization of Representative form, …