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Relapse: Substance Use vs. Gambling
… Do they have dual-diagnosis? • Is substance use in relation to gambling or vice versa? • If someone has a problem with one does that mean they have a problem with the other? • Does recovery … of loneliness and isolation. • No evidence suggests that isolating, shaming, or mistreating someone will cause them to stop using (often the opposite holds true). • Because of the long-term … of a use disorder • one time or short-term period of use = episode • chronic relapser = someone who has not achieved stable recovery. Stigmatized Language Surrounding Relapse 42 Relapse … -
CPD: Be Prepared, Have a Plan: Emergency Preparedness Toolkit Outreach Presentation (updated October 2019)
… • 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. 32 … 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 – Cont. 1 • 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 … -
PRAMS Survey Questions - 2009-2011
… from your job or the job of your husband, partner, or parents q Health insurance that you or someone else paid for (not from a job) q Medicaid, BadgerCare or BadgerCare Plus q TRICARE or … from your job or the job of your husband, partner, or parents q Health insurance that you or someone else paid for (not from a job) q Medicaid, BadgerCare or BadgerCare Plus q TRICARE or … count only discussions, not reading materials or videos. For each item, circle Y (Yes) if someone talked with you about it or circle N (No) if no one talked with you about it. No Yes a. … -
Understanding the HIV Testing Algorithm
… an enzyme immunoassay (EIA) If a screening test is reactive, more testing must be done to know someone’s HIV status. SUPPLEMENTARY TESTING Modern methods differentiate between HIV-1 and … If a supplementary test is negative or indeterminate, more testing must be done to know someone’s HIV status. 1 2 QUESTIONS? Contact the Wisconsin HIV Program's Surveillance Unit. Call: … -
PH Intervention Definition Presentation for Spring 2015 PH Orientation
… and implement strategies for reaching the goals they collectively have set. Advocacy Pleads someone’s cause or act on someone’s behalf, with a focus on developing the community, system, individual or family’s … -
Understanding Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation
… alone. It’s not too late to stop the hurt and harm. Freedom to Make Your Own Decisions Hurting Someone is Never a Sign of Caring Understanding Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation It is hard to let someone know that you think abuse or neglect is taking place. Call your care team if you or someone you know is being abused, neglected or mistreated. Your care team can help in many ways. … -
Caretaker Supplement (CTS) Handbook Release 21-01
… can be one of the following: • Guardian: When an application is submitted with a signature of someone claiming to be the applicant’s guardian, obtain a copy of the document that designates … o Guardian of the estate o Guardian of the person and the estate o Guardian in general When someone has been designated as the guardian of the estate, guardian of the person and the estate, … (CTS) Handbook Release 21-01 7 • Authorized Representative: The applicant may authorize someone to represent him or her. An authorized representative can be an individual or an … -
Caretaker Supplement (CTS) Handbook Release 21-02
… can be one of the following: • Guardian: When an application is submitted with a signature of someone claiming to be the applicant’s guardian, obtain a copy of the document that designates … o Guardian of the estate o Guardian of the person and the estate o Guardian in general When someone has been designated as the guardian of the estate, guardian of the person and the estate, … to be the authorized representative. • Authorized Representative: The applicant may authorize someone to represent him or her. An authorized representative can be an individual or an … -
Caretaker Supplement (CTS) Handbook Release 20-01
… can be one of the following: • Guardian: When an application is submitted with a signature of someone claiming to be the applicant’s guardian, obtain a copy of the document that designates … o Guardian of the estate o Guardian of the person and the estate o Guardian in general When someone has been designated as the guardian of the estate, guardian of the person and the estate, … 7 • Authorized Representative: The applicant may authorize someone to represent him or her. An authorized representative can be an individual or an … -
Dose of Reality: Opioids in Wisconsin
… 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 … -
Safely Caring for a Cat
… have to rehome your cat. Consider these precautions to prevent disease: Tell a veterinarian if someone in your family is planning on becoming pregnant or has a weakened immune system. This … not Seek care for your cat from a veterinarian if they have any of the following symptoms: If someone in your family becomes sick, contact a doctor, and let them know there is a cat at home. … scratches, or illnesses the veterinarian diagnosed in your cat. Seek care from a doctor if someone in your family has: Scratch or bite wounds that develop small, raised bumps Swollen lymph … -
Building Dementia-Friendly Communities Toolkit: Specific Strategies for Community Organizations Sector
… faith communities can improve the quality of life for those with dementia. Recognizing when someone stops attending services and asking why is the first step to helping individuals with … who may have difficulty in following the service or finding the proper passages in books. If someone is struggling, simply sitting near them and offering to let them follow along can be very … by and indicated by obvious signs can alleviate difficulty for individuals with dementia. If someone is unable to sit quietly, access to outside or garden space can be used to go for a walk … -
Dementia-Friendly Faith Communities
… and improve quality of life. It is likely that a faith community has members who care for someone with dementia or have dementia themselves. Becoming dementia-friendly will allow a more … for family and friends, and may prompt them to stop attending services. Recognizing when someone stops attending services and asking why is the first step to helping people with dementia … who may have difficulty following the service or finding the proper passages in books. If someone is struggling, simply sitting near them and offering to let them follow along can be very … -
Prevocational Q&A Document #1
… integrated/supported employment would not be very successful in a prevocational work program. Someone's performance in a prevocational work program shouldn't be taken as a definitive … at this time is not one of them (for example the person is transitioning from school or someone who has lived in an institution and is transitioning to their home community)? Employment … and continued progress toward at least part-time participation in integrated employment by someone currently in center-based prevocational services, DHS will, on an annual basis, be … -
Caretaker Supplement (CTS) Handbook Release 22-01
… can be one of the following: • Guardian: When an application is submitted with a signature of someone claiming to be the applicant’s guardian, obtain a copy of the document that designates … o Guardian of the estate o Guardian of the person and the estate o Guardian in general • When someone has been designated as the guardian of the estate, guardian of the person and the estate, … to be the authorized representative. • Authorized Representative: The applicant may authorize someone to represent him or her. An authorized representative can be an individual or an … -
IRIS Advisory Council Meeting Materials 11/16/21
… used more. o Issue with Self-Direction and IRIS o They should be able to access services of someone that can help you o Don't be afraid to start using EVV o Sheet Ombudsman created is great … 53 Graph 25. Percentage of people who had someone follow up with them after being discharged from a hospital or rehabilitation facility in … 79 Graph 69. Percentage of people feeling sad or depressed who have talked to someone about it in the past 12 months ............. 79 Graph 70. Percentage of people who have … -
Quarantine Options: Frequently Asked Questions
… Options: Frequently Asked Questions Why has quarantine guidance for close contacts of someone with COVID-19 changed? The likelihood that a close contact who has not had any symptoms … to end early, you will need to be retested on day 6 or 7 of quarantine. I'm a close contact of someone with COVID-19. If I get tested on day 4 of quarantine and my result is negative, can I … basis. Follow local and institutional quarantine guidance. What if I'm a close contact of someone with COVID-19, and I live in a high-risk congregate settings such as a long-term care … -
All in for Kids: Birth to 3 Program #3, August 2022
… skills helps develop their: • Patience • Empathy (being able to understand and care about someone else’s feelings) • Future ability to read and write These skills are very important for … is the ability to show empathy. Empathy means being able to understand and care about someone else’s feelings. Why Empathy Is Important Empathy is a basis for positive interactions … • Setting an example with acts of kindness toward others. For example, hold the door for someone whose hands are full and explain to your child why you are doing it. • Using empathetic … -
Caretaker Supplement (CTS) Handbook Release 21-03
… can be one of the following: Guardian: When an application is submitted with a signature of someone claiming to be the applicant’s guardian, obtain a copy of the document that designates … o Guardian of the estate o Guardian of the person and the estate o Guardian in general When someone has been designated as the guardian of the estate, guardian of the person and the estate, … to be the authorized representative. Authorized Representative: The applicant may authorize someone to represent him or her. An authorized representative can be an individual or an … -
Improving Dementia-Related Crisis Response: Results of Six Innovation Grants
… have basic emergency service programs in place to provide immediate evaluation and care to someone experiencing a crisis. In addition, county crisis programs may be certified under Wis. … training or resources to be able to identify and manage people with dementia. Just as someone with a mental illness or substance use disorder may become self-injurious, aggressive, or … mental health services and supports. Yet once a mental health resolution has been applied to someone with dementia only, transition to a long-term care setting is often difficult due to …