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SENTINEL EVENTS

DO YOU KNOW WE ARE TO REPORT ALL SENTINEL EVENTS?

SENTINEL EVENT-Unexpected, unanticipated death or major permanent loss of function not related to natural course of illness
Unexpected, unanticipated death
Rape or allegations of rape by an employee
Murder or allegations of murder by an employee
Blood transfusion reactions
Major permanent loss of function
ALL SENTINEL EVENTS INVESTIGATED, ANALYZED AND REPORTED TO JOINT COMMISSION

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HEALTHY HEART

The American Heart Association has a wealth of information on ways to address health disease. Go to the Secret of Life on our website and click on the link for American Heart Association. Under the "For Patients" tab you will find ways to keep your heart healthy and strong.

LEAD POISONING: INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

The effects of lead poisoning can be so harmful that no level is safe in the body. Children are being exposed daily in homes and other places that have high amounts of lead all around us. The Ohio Health Department has identified the biggest risk to children is in their homes.

To prevent lead poisoning and to reduce any amount of lead in your child's body:

PROVIDE A HEALTHY DIET: The child's diet should be high in iron, calcium, zinc and protein.

IRON RICH FOODS

Red meat, fish, chicken, iron fortified cereal, beans, spinach, dried fruits (like raisins)

CALCIUM RICH FOODS

Milk, yogurt, cheese, green leafy vegetables

VITAMIN C RICH FOODS

Oranges, grapefruit, tomatoes (and their juice), green peppers

ZINC RICH FOODS

Red meat, chicken, turkey, dairy products and zinc fortified cereal

Have your child eat 4 to 6 small meals per day. Children with empty stomachs absorb more lead than children with full stomachs.

OTHER THINGS TO CHECK:

Inspect and clean your home
Wash hands
Store food properly
Renovations to remove lead paint and covering or removing contaminated soil around the home. Blood tests. Children from birth to 6 years old should get a lead test every year if the lead levels in their blood are 9ug/dL or higher, you should contact your child's doctor for appropriate care.

QUESTIONS: Contact your County Health Department and ask for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.