Category Archives: Health and Safety Alerts

Fall Prevention

Direct support professionals (DSPs) are uniquely positioned to actively assess a person with disabilities’ risks for falling and to support them to get assistance and teach them prevention strategies. Falls were the second leading cause of accidental deaths for Ohioans with developmental disabilities in 2020. Read this alert about preventing falls. Read More ›

Drowning Prevention

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a powerful role in water safety and drowning prevention. Read this Health and Welfare Alert about drowning prevention. Read More ›

Summer Safety

It is important to know the facts to prepare for a safe and enjoyable summer for you and those you support.

Get some fast facts to make it a great summer and help protect those you serve. Read More ›

Recognizing and Responding to Medical Emergencies

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) have the power to save lives and prevent harm when they have a clear understanding of how changes in a person’s behavior, habits and physical condition can be a sign of a greater healthcare crisis.

Learn how you can proactively support someone before an emergency happens. Read More ›

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