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Dose of Reality: Opioid Overdose
… experience an overdose at any time. When a person survives an opioid overdose, it’s because someone knew what was happening and how to take action. Call 911 immediately if you think someone is experiencing an opioid overdose. How to recognize an overdose An opioid overdose … on the person until emergency help arrives. Help others without worrying It is safe to help someone experiencing an opioid overdose. You do not need a prescription to use or administer … -
Dose of Reality: Opioids in Wisconsin
… Use safely Opioids can harm you. There are steps that can be taken to reduce the harms you or someone you love may experience when using opioids. Get harm reduction tips Get rid of unused … experience an overdose at any time. When a person survives an opioid overdose, it’s because someone knew what was happening and how to take action. Learn the steps to save a life Get help … use disorder is a medical condition that can affect anyone who uses opioids. Wherever you or someone you care about may be in a struggle with opioids, there are people ready to help. In … -
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 … at Clark Street Community School responded, “Yes, it’s cool to know how to take care of someone in your family with dementia/Alzheimer’s disease.” 10% NO YES 0% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% … -
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 … -
Wisconsin Looks at Stigma and Those Who Use Opioids
… 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 … other questions were more open-ended. Who Do You See? One of these asked: “When you imagine someone addicted to opioids, what type of person do you see?” Over 1,100 of the 1,505 respondents … a number of common themes. The most common theme of all (expressed in 518 responses) was that someone addicted to opioids could be “anyone.” Some example responses included: “I cannot [say]. … -
CPD Emergency Preparedness Toolkit Outreach Presentation
… • 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: • … Disability Etiquette • 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 … -
IRIS Participant Education Manual, Large Print
… 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 … report the incident and tell them what you do know. What Happens when I Report an Incident or Someone Reports an Incident for Me? When your IRIS consultant receives an incident report, they … -
IRIS Participant Education Manual
… 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 … report the incident and tell them what you do know. What Happens when I Report an Incident or Someone Reports an Incident for Me? When your IRIS consultant receives an incident report, they … -
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 … and Section 5.4 second paragraph, P. 38 How frequently should I collect sputum specimens for someone with pulmonary TB? P. 7, 2nd paragraph and Section 5.4 - 3rd paragraph, P. 39 What are … -
COVID-19: Contact Tracing
… Once someone is diagnosed with COVID-19, it is essential that the people they had close contact with … helping Wisconsinites follow isolation and quarantine guidance. How contact tracing works If someone is diagnosed with COVID-19, that person's name is provided to the local or tribal health … health department or from the DHS Contact Tracing Team, this means you have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. The text will inform you that you’ve been exposed, … -
CPD Emergency Preparedness Toolkit Manual
… 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 … your smartphone to keep you informed. If you don’t have access to apps, texts, or emails, ask someone you trust to let you know when something is happening. Items you may need Flashlights: … the out-of-town contact for each family member. After a disaster, it might be easier to reach someone who is out-of-town, as the phone system in your local area may be damaged. Make sure … -
Adenovirus
… There are a number of ways you can get an adenovirus: Breathing in adenovirus from the air: Someone with the virus coughs or sneezes and the virus gets into the air. It is then breathed in by someone around them. Having direct contact with someone who has an adenovirus: Touching or shaking hands with someone who has the virus on their … -
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 … BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid had a longstanding policy of terminating eligibility when someone was incarcerated and requiring a new application upon release. New Policy • The SUPPORT … 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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
Safety NetWorks #10 - February 2009
… 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 … is obvious that a crime has been committed (e.g. assault or robbery), call Law Enforcement. IF SOMEONE IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, CALL 9-1-1. 9-1-1 When in doubt, transfer call to elder … you suspect abuse, neglect or exploitation, ask the person if he or she would like to talk to someone who can help them. Transfer them to your EA/AAR agency or tell them that someone from the … -
Medical Expense Deductions and How They Impact FoodShare Benefits
… Medical Expense Deductions and How They Impact FoodShare Benefits P-03315B (10/2022) If you or someone in your household would say “Yes” to all three questions, you may be able to get more … care provider name • How much was charged for the expense • How much was paid by insurance or someone else • How much is owed after insurance or someone else paid Deductions cannot be applied for more than the full amount of the medical … -
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 … that can de-escalate the crisis situation or determine that further response is needed. • Someone to respond — ensuring that mobile crisis services are available to provide in-person … key findings from the survey grouped by the components of the “Crisis Now” framework is below. Someone to Call Call volume varies widely across the state. The estimated number of calls each …