Happy Monday!

Next week DODD is hosting an hour-long MUI webinar on choking prevention. Any and all staff members are encouraged to tune in to the webinar. See below for more information from DODD on the webinar and additional choking prevention resources.

Thanks!

Christine

Christine Touvelle

Policy Analyst

O- 614-224-6772

1152 Goodale Blvd.

Columbus, Ohio 43212

Choking can happen to anyone, but the people we support are at a higher risk.

Please join the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities on October 16 from 1 to 2 PM for an in-depth review of choking incidents across Ohio, including common causes of choking, how often it happens, and the outcomes for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The webinar will address common risk factors and focus on how, working together, we can prevent choking incidents. In addition, the training will provide a list of practical resources, including key common terms, medical assessments, training tips, and educational videos to minimize choking risks and ultimately raise awareness toward future prevention.

Those who participate in the live webinar will receive one hour of DODD continuing professional development units, including SSAs and IAs. For those who cannot attend, this webinar will be taped and posted in the DODD Training Catalog for your future viewing.

To register, please click link below:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4658526707023476482

Additional choking resources:

Please check Director Martin’s video and other resources available in Choking Prevention Section of the Toolkit. http://dodd.ohio.gov/HealthandSafety/Pages/Tool-Kits.aspx

Health and Welfare Alerts on choking are issued annually. View the latest Choking Alert.

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