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Summary of Revisions to the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Manual for the Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver Program
… a bachelor’s level or master’s level degree in a human service discipline, or be supervised by someone with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree § 4.6.11.5: Corrected that day services … -
DHS Expands Access to COVID-19 Self-Tests
… regardless of vaccination status, should take a COVID-19 test five days after being exposed to someone with COVID-19. If you test positive with a COVID-19 self-test, stay home, separate … -
DHS Reminds Wisconsinites of COVID-19 Testing Options
… status, if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 stay home and do not attend gatherings until you are able to get tested. … -
Wisconsin to Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations to Children Ages 5-11
… are feeling sick, and get tested if you’re experiencing any symptoms or have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. For up-to-date information about Wisconsin’s COVID-19 … -
Nutrition: Breastfeeding Education
… and to breastfeed in any public or private location. Replaces: Breastfeeding Information from Someone Who Knows. Answers to Your Questions, P-44951 —Answers common breastfeeding questions … -
National Core Indicators Project in Wisconsin
… October 2019–May 2020 (approximate) Proxy representatives and supports A proxy representative, someone answering on behalf of the person receiving services, is used only when the person cannot … -
Resilient Wisconsin: Trauma-Informed Practices
… how common it is for trauma to be present in certain behaviors and symptoms. Caring for someone in this way can show them as a whole person. Guiding principles for trauma-informed … -
DHS Seeks Ideas for $8 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds
… to hearing ideas for using this next round of settlement funds toward that goal.” If you or someone you love needs help for an opioid use disorder or other substance use issue, contact the … -
Infection Control and Prevention - Tuberculosis (TB)
… employees usually do not see cases of suspected or known TB in their facilities. However, if someone who states he/she has TB presents to a LHD for services, how should staff manage that … are listed in the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard, an employer should designate someone who is qualified by appropriate training or experience to manage the complexity of the … -
Local and Tribal Health Department Infection Prevention Pilot Program
… need to take priority. To qualify for the pilot program, the nominated staff member must be someone who works in nursing, disease investigation, HAIs, or someone who is familiar with health care facilities within a Wisconsin LTHD. Examples could … -
PPE Frequently Asked Questions
… requirements for the person assigned to provide training; however, it is best to select someone with knowledge in this area. How should PPE be stored? Generally PPE should be stored in … of a volunteer for the purposes of coverage by OSHA standards? OSHA defines a volunteer as someone who receives no form of compensation from the entity using the services of the volunteer. … -
FoodShare News and Updates
… your bills, and other factors. You may be able to get more FoodShare benefits if you or someone in your household has to pay bills, like rent, utilities, child care, or child support. You may also be able to get more FoodShare benefits if you or someone in your household is 60 years old or older, is blind, or has a disability and that person … -
Coverdell Stroke Program: BE FAST
… knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke (BEFAST) so you can quickly call 911 when you or someone around you is potentially experiencing a stroke. It also means taking the steps to help … suggested posts and tweets. Recognize the signs and symptoms of a #stroke. #BEFAST If you or someone you know exhibits signs of a #stroke quick treatment is critical. Call 911 Time is brain! … Did you know? #Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. @CDCgov Did you know? Someone in the U.S. has a #stroke every 40 seconds. Learn more stroke facts at the Centers for … -
COVID-19: Testing Support for Camps
… signs of illness. Symptomatic: a person is exhibiting symptoms. Quarantine : is used to keep someone who might have been exposed to the virus away from others. Isolation : is used to … is a crucial tool to reduce “silent” spread of the virus. Infections can be contracted from someone who is asymptomatic (showing no symptoms) or pre-symptomatic (not currently showing … being provided services. To test symptomatic individuals. To test close contacts of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 . Prevent outbreaks at the camp . All close contacts … -
Sexual Violence Prevention
… communities. In Wisconsin: Nearly one in five high school students (19.9%) reported that someone has forced them "to do sexual things they did not want to do." (Youth Risk Behavior … -
Yersiniosis
… carefully with soap and water before touching infants or their toys, bottles, or pacifiers. Someone other than the person handling food should care for children while chitlins are being … -
Crisis Services: Identifying a Crisis
… What might not seem like a mental health crisis to you might be a mental health crisis to someone else. Some people who are struggling may not show any signs of a mental health crisis. … -
DHS Makes Changes to COVID-19 Data Webpages
… continue to get tested for COVID-19 if they are experiencing symptoms or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. DHS urges all Wisconsinites to continue using a combination of COVID-19 … -
Childhood Experiences and Health: Prevalence of ACEs and Wisconsin adults
… many steps that people can take to prevent and buffer the effects of early adversity. Talk to someone Learn about helplines, hotlines, and text services that provide support for all types of … -
Real Talks Wisconsin: Start Talking
… do when you feel stressed?” “What do you think you could do to get back to work?” “Is there someone that you feel comfortable asking for their support to find help?” “What can I do to …
Last revised February 3, 2023