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Aging with Intellectual and Developmental Disability
Guidelines for Observable Signs & Symptoms of Illness
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Abdominal Pain
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Apnea
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Allergies
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Antibiotic Resistance
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Bowel Obstruction
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Clostridium Difficile
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Constipation
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Dehydration
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Diarrhea
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Dysphagia and Aspiration
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Falls
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Just Not Right
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Osteoporosis
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Pica
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Pressure Ulcers
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Seizures
(DOC 56 KB)
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Sepsis
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Quality Preventative Health Care for Adults with IDD
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Health Screening Brochure
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Risk Management
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Bed Bugs
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Bed Rail Entrapment
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Case Status
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Choking Alert
(PDF 2.68 MB)
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CPAP Protocol
(RTF 48 KB)
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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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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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CPAP/BiPAP Use
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CPAP Supply replacement schedule
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L38 Interpretation recommendations
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Supportive Protective device
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Living Well
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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