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1 Healthy Me: Summer Safety Presented by: APS Healthcare Southwestern PA Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU) September 2010 cjp

2 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 2 Disclaimer Information or education provided by the HCQU is not intended to replace medical advice from the consumer’s personal care physician, existing facility policy or federal, state and local regulations/codes within the agency jurisdiction. The information provided is not all inclusive of the topic presented. Certificates for training hours will only be awarded to those who attend a training in its entirety. Attendees are responsible for submitting paperwork to their respective agencies.

3 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 3 Note of Clarification While mental retardation (MR) is still recognized as a clinical diagnosis, in an effort to support the work of self-advocates, the APS SW PA HCQU will be using the terms intellectual and/or developmental disability (ID/DD) to replace mental retardation (MR) when feasible.

4 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 4 Objectives Individuals participating in this training will be able to:  Recognize one summer safety concern  State one summer safety tip

5 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 5 Summer + Safety = Fun Time

6 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 6 Water Safety  Learn to swim  Never swim alone  Always wear a life jacket  Lifeguards can help

7 SCENARIO

8 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 8 Lightning Storm Safety  Seek shelter  No electrical appliances  Discard metal objects

9 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 9 Beat The Heat  Dress lightly  Drink water  Stay indoors  Car Care  Take it easy

10 SCENARIO

11 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 11 Too Much Sun is Not Fun  Prevent sunburn –Keep out of direct sunlight –Use sunscreen –Wear a hat and sunglasses  Medication warning

12 SCENARIO

13 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 13 Poisonous Plants  Ivy, Oak and Sumac –May cause a rash –Rash not contagious

14 SCENARIO

15 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 15 Fireworks Safety  Cause burns  Community Fireworks Display

16 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 16 Bee and Insect Safety  Wear Light-colored clothing  Keep clean  Don’t wear perfume  Remain still  Use insect repellent

17 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 17 Food Safety  Wash hands  Keep hot foods hot  Clean plate  Keep cold foods cold

18 SCENARIO

19 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 19 Helmet Time  Biking  Skating  Skateboarding  Scooter  All-Terrain Vehicles  Horses

20 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 20 Amusement Park Safety  Follow park instructions  Keep hands and feet inside the ride  Don’t stand up until ride stops  Feet first on water slides  Have a safety plan

21 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 21 Camping Tips  Campfire Safety  Avoid Wild Animals  Be prepared  Check with your doctor

22 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 22 Lawn Mower Safety  Wear sturdy shoes  Remove debris  Use hearing and eye protection  No passengers

23 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 23 Barbecue Safety  Grill outdoors only  No loose clothing  Stop, drop and roll

24 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 24 Don’t Forget The Pets!  Hot dog days  Water safety  Bug-free

25 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 25 Most Importantly… Have A Safe And Fun Summer!

26 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 26 References  US Consumer Product Safety Commission, CPSC Warns: Summer Fun Brings More Emergency Room Visits, Summer Safety Tips. Retrieved May 25, 2010 from http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml02/02182.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml02/02182.html  New York State Promotes Efforts to Ensure Amusement Park Safety, New York State Department of Labor. Retrieved May 25, 2010 from http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-State- Promotes-Efforts-to-Ensure-Amusement-Park-Safety/1300924http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-State- Promotes-Efforts-to-Ensure-Amusement-Park-Safety/1300924  General Amusement Ride Safety Tips, In-Gov/IDHS. Retrieved May 25, 2010 from http://www.in.gov/dhs/files/General_Amusement_Ride_Safety_Tips.pdf http://www.in.gov/dhs/files/General_Amusement_Ride_Safety_Tips.pdf  Safety Tips for Families at Amusement Parks, Essortment. Retrieved May 25, 2010 from http://www.essortment.com/travel/safetytipsfami_ttmd.htm

27 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 27 References  Unintentional Drowning: Fact Sheet, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Retrieved May 18, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Water- Safety/waterinjuries-factsheet.html http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Water- Safety/waterinjuries-factsheet.html  Personal Lightning Safety Tips, National Lightning Safety Institute. Retrieved on May 18, 2010 from http://www.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_pls/lst.html http://www.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_pls/lst.html  Summer Heat Safety Tips, LoveToKnowSafety. Retrieved on May 13, 2010 from http://safety.lovetoknow.com/Summer_Heat_Safety_Tips http://safety.lovetoknow.com/Summer_Heat_Safety_Tips  Beat the Heat with Red Cross Safety Tips, The American Red Cross. Retrieved on May 13,2010 from http://www.redcross.orghttp://www.redcross.org  Sun sensitivity, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Joint Conditions. Retrieved May 18, 2010, at http://arthritis.about.com/od/arthritismedications/a/sun_sensitivity.ht m http://arthritis.about.com/od/arthritismedications/a/sun_sensitivity.ht m

28 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 28 References  Summer Safety Tips for Adults and Children, HealthNewsDigest.com. Retrieved May 17, 2010 from http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Family_Health_210/Summ er_Safety_Tips_for_Adults_and_Children.shtml http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Family_Health_210/Summ er_Safety_Tips_for_Adults_and_Children.shtml  Men’s Summer Health and Safety Tips, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Retrieved on May 13, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/men/summer/index.htm http://www.cdc.gov/men/summer/index.htm  Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac Rashes, MedlinePlus. Retrieved May 21, 2010 from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000027.htm http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000027.htm  First Aid for Bee and Insect Stings, National AG Safety Database (NASD). Retrieved May 21,2010 from http://nasdonline.org/document/962/d000800/first-aid-for-bee-and- insect-stings.html http://nasdonline.org/document/962/d000800/first-aid-for-bee-and- insect-stings.html

29 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 29 References  Safe Food Handling, Partnership for Food Safety Education. Retrieved May 24, 2010 from http://www.fightbac.org/http://www.fightbac.org/  Arden, Andrea (2008, June). Summer pet safety: Cool off your hot dogs!. Today Show. Retrieved May 25, 2010 from http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/24990796/ http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/24990796/  Canine Summer Safety Tips, American Kennel Club (AKC). Retrieved on May 24, 2010 from http://www.akc.org/public_education/summer.cfm http://www.akc.org/public_education/summer.cfm  Camping Health and Safety Tips and Packing Checklist, Centers for Disease Control. Retrieved May 27, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/Family/camping/index.htm http://www.cdc.gov/Family/camping/index.htm  Summer Fire Safety, U.S. Fire Administration. Retrieved on May 28, 2010 from http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/all_citizens/home_fire_prev/holida y-seasonal/summer.shtm http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/all_citizens/home_fire_prev/holida y-seasonal/summer.shtm

30 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 30 References  Camping Health and Safety Tips and Packing Checklist, Centers for Disease Control. Retrieved May 27, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/Family/camping/index.htm http://www.cdc.gov/Family/camping/index.htm  Summer Fire Safety, U.S. Fire Administration. Retrieved on May 28, 2010 from http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/all_citizens/home_fire_prev/holida y-seasonal/summer.shtm http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/all_citizens/home_fire_prev/holida y-seasonal/summer.shtm  Summer Safety Tips-Part 1, American Academy of Pediatrics. Retrieved on June 2, 2010 from http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/summertips.cfm http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/summertips.cfm  Lifeguarding, American Lifeguard Association. Retrieved on June 7, 2010 at http://www.americanlifeguard.com/lifeguarding.htmhttp://www.americanlifeguard.com/lifeguarding.htm

31 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 31 To register for future trainings, or for more information on this or any other physical or behavioral health topic, please visit our website at www.hcqu.apshealthcare.com

32 © 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 32

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