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

© 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.

© 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.

© 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

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

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

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

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

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© 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

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

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

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

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

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

© 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

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

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

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

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

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

© 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  New York State Promotes Efforts to Ensure Amusement Park Safety, New York State Department of Labor. Retrieved May 25, 2010 from Promotes-Efforts-to-Ensure-Amusement-Park-Safety/ http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-State- Promotes-Efforts-to-Ensure-Amusement-Park-Safety/  General Amusement Ride Safety Tips, In-Gov/IDHS. Retrieved May 25, 2010 from  Safety Tips for Families at Amusement Parks, Essortment. Retrieved May 25, 2010 from

© 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 27 References  Unintentional Drowning: Fact Sheet, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Retrieved May 18, 2010 from Safety/waterinjuries-factsheet.html Safety/waterinjuries-factsheet.html  Personal Lightning Safety Tips, National Lightning Safety Institute. Retrieved on May 18, 2010 from  Summer Heat Safety Tips, LoveToKnowSafety. Retrieved on May 13, 2010 from  Beat the Heat with Red Cross Safety Tips, The American Red Cross. Retrieved on May 13,2010 from  Sun sensitivity, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Joint Conditions. Retrieved May 18, 2010, at m m

© 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 28 References  Summer Safety Tips for Adults and Children, HealthNewsDigest.com. Retrieved May 17, 2010 from er_Safety_Tips_for_Adults_and_Children.shtml 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  Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac Rashes, MedlinePlus. Retrieved May 21, 2010 from  First Aid for Bee and Insect Stings, National AG Safety Database (NASD). Retrieved May 21,2010 from insect-stings.html insect-stings.html

© 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 29 References  Safe Food Handling, Partnership for Food Safety Education. Retrieved May 24, 2010 from  Arden, Andrea (2008, June). Summer pet safety: Cool off your hot dogs!. Today Show. Retrieved May 25, 2010 from  Canine Summer Safety Tips, American Kennel Club (AKC). Retrieved on May 24, 2010 from  Camping Health and Safety Tips and Packing Checklist, Centers for Disease Control. Retrieved May 27, 2010 from  Summer Fire Safety, U.S. Fire Administration. Retrieved on May 28, 2010 from y-seasonal/summer.shtm y-seasonal/summer.shtm

© 2009 APS Healthcare, Inc. 30 References  Camping Health and Safety Tips and Packing Checklist, Centers for Disease Control. Retrieved May 27, 2010 from  Summer Fire Safety, U.S. Fire Administration. Retrieved on May 28, 2010 from y-seasonal/summer.shtm y-seasonal/summer.shtm  Summer Safety Tips-Part 1, American Academy of Pediatrics. Retrieved on June 2, 2010 from  Lifeguarding, American Lifeguard Association. Retrieved on June 7, 2010 at

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