A Fatal Crash Kills a Local Senior and Seriously Injuries a Young Family of Four…
Author – Cyndi Siders, RN, MSN, CPHRM, DFASHRM, CPPS
Executive Consultant
July 12, 2016
Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers
Mrs. Jones is 85 years young and enjoys the benefits of her assisted living apartment-style home. She has a history of hypertension, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, type 2 diabetes mellitus, macular degeneration, and osteoarthritis. Care providers notice that she is having increasing difficulty walking while using her cane and having challenges reading, with her glasses, while attending activities such as BINGO.1 She still drives to a local church for services and she enjoys shopping at the mall. Is Mrs. Jones a safe driver? Is your facility prepared to have a conversation on driving alternatives and driving retirement?
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This blog, which does not reflect any official policy or opinion for Vaaler Insurance, Inc. or Siders Healthcare Consulting, LLC, is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal or medical advice, nor is it intended to be an exhaustive list of all risks that need to be addressed for a healthcare organization. While every effort is made to provide accurate information, changes may occur and inaccuracies happen despite best efforts. This information is not a substitute for individual consultations with professionals in these areas and should not be relied on as such. Please work with legal counsel for a plan that is specific to your organization. © 2016 Vaaler Insurance, Inc.
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A Gunshot is Heard….
Author – Cyndi Siders, RN, MSN, CPHRM, DFASHRM, CPPS
Executive Consultant
May 24, 2016
Preparing for an Active Shooter
A Gunshot is Heard in a resident’s room, the dining area or the front entrance. Are your staff trained to respond? Will their actions include recognition and response to save lives, providing first-aid and triage in a safe and secure area, notifying key emergency response providers, and providing clear and actionable directions to residents, families and staff before emergency personnel arrive? 1Many active shooting incidents end before law enforcement officers are on the scene.2
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(1)U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Emergency Management Agency. Incorporating Active Shooter Incident Planning into Health Care Facility Emergency Operations Plans. [2014].http://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/planning/Documents/active-shooter-planning-eop2014.pdf 5/18/2016.
(2)U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation; A Study of Active Shooter Incidents in the United States Between 2000 and 2013. [Online September 16, 2013]. https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/office-of-partner-engagement/active-shooter-incidents/a-study-of-active-shooter-incidents-in-the-u.s.-2000-2013. 5/18/2016
This blog, which does not reflect any official policy or opinion for Vaaler Insurance, Inc. or Siders Healthcare Consulting, LLC, is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal or medical advice, nor is it intended to be an exhaustive list of all risks that need to be addressed for a healthcare organization. While every effort is made to provide accurate information, changes may occur and inaccuracies happen despite best efforts. This information is not a substitute for individual consultations with professionals in these areas and should not be relied on as such; please work with your local law enforcement, professionals, and legal counsel for a plan that is specific to your organization.
©2016 Vaaler Insurance,Inc.
