ODP Health Alert: A Late Summer Increase in COVID-19 Activity in Pennsylvania
Health Alert
ODP Shares Health Alert on Choking Medical Emergencies
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODP Health Alert, Choking: A Medical Emergency. This alert discusses the different causes of choking and provides information on how to prevent choking from occurring. Please review the document for additional information and details.
IMPORTANT: All caregivers should follow First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training instructions for an individual who is choking. The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) intends to emphasize the importance of calling 911 at the appropriate time and not delaying the call by seeking supervisory approval.
ODP Issues Health Alert for Lyme Disease and Other Tickborne Diseases
How to Recognize a Medical Emergency and When to Call 911
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is sharing the latest Health Alert, “Call 911 in a Medical Emergency.” ODP is also sharing this important online training that is being offered through the Western Region Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU).
How to Recognize a Medical Emergency and When to Call 911
We all hope the people we support never have a health emergency, but it’s important to be prepared for them, just in case. Knowing who to call and what to do in an emergency will help you remain calm so you can act quickly and appropriately. How you react in an emergency could save a life! During this training, you will learn:
- How to recognize a potentially serious situation;
- The steps you should take right away; and
- When to call 911.
Please note the following:
To enroll in any of our courses, you must have an account in the Milestone HCQU West Learning Center. Signing up is easy and free!
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate 24-Certificate-PFQ.
For more information on how to register, please use the link here.
ODP Issues Summer Heat Safety Alert
ODP Shares Health Alert on West Nile Virus and Other Mosquito-Borne Diseases in PA
DOH Issues Health Alert on Lyme Disease and Other Tickborne Diseases in PA
ODP Health Alert Issued on FDA Drug Safety Communication
ODP Health Alert Regarding Possible Measles Exposure
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared a Health Alert regarding possible measles exposure. The department is sharing this with stakeholders for awareness. You can view the alert for further information on measles, including symptoms, prevention methods, and available resources.
DOH Issues Air Quality Health Alert
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued Health Alert – PAHAN – 702-06-07-ADV, Air Quality Alert — Wildfire Smoke. Wildfires in Canada and current weather conditions are bringing wildfire smoke into our region. Health effects from wildfire smoke, or PM2.5 exposure, include respiratory symptoms and effects, irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract, and cardiovascular effects.
Poor air quality may increase visits and calls to doctor’s offices as well as visits to emergency departments, urgent care centers, and hospitalizations.
Please review the Pennsylvania Department of Health Alert for more detailed information. The website AirNow and the AirNow mobile app can provide additional information.
