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Health Care Record Guidance April 2025
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Health and Safety Guidelines
Table of Contents
DDS Health Care Record Guidance
Aging with Intellectual and Developmental Disability
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Aging Program Welcome and Introduction 2024
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Aging Program Intake Form 2024
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Dr. Shedlack Referral for Consult Form
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Risk Management
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Risk Management Policy and Procedures Manual 2012
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HEALTH RELATED SUPPORTS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
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CPAP Protocol
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Overview of Dysphagia, Choking, and Aspiration 2025
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Bed Bugs
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Bed Rail Entrapment
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Case Status
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Domestic Violence Protocol
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Fire Safety
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Head Hitting Protocol
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Hoarding
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Missing Person Protocol 2019
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No Response to Efforts to Contact
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PICA Management Plan Guidelines
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Substance Abuse Protocol
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Treadmill Safety
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Water Safety
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Guidelines and Fact Sheets for Recognizing and Managing Health-Related Concerns
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Health Observation Guide
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Sleep Apnea
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Sepsis
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Seizures
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Pressure Ulcers
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Pica
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Osteoporosis
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Just Not Right
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Falls
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Dysphagia/Aspiration
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Diarrhea
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Dehydration
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Constipation
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C. Diff
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Bowel Obstruction
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Antibiotic Resistance
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Allergic Reactions
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CPAP/BiPAP Use
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BiPAP SP device cleaning
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Blank CPAP Supply replacement schedule
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CPAP SP device cleaning
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CPAP Supply replacement schedule
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Living Well
Living Well Articles and Information Sheets
Living Well is a page that contains articles from the former DDS Living Well publication. These simple articles are meant to inform and remind families and staff of common health and safety concerns related to seasonal and common health and safety issues .
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