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TRAINING PROGRAM

The Ohio Health Care Association offers a second series of four in-service training programs featuring Clint Maun, a nationally recognized long-term care trainer and motivator.

We're in the People Business: Developing Your Skills for Today's Customers, is designed to be an integral part of employee orientation and retraining programs. Available in VHS format, the two 4-module programs include an instructor guide and employee workbook in a self-contained binder. Developed for use in long-term care facilities, series II covers Handling Negative Attitudes; Embracing Team-based Improvement; Team-Focused Recruitment Selection & Retention; and Fixing Absenteeism and Tardiness.

LATEX ALLERGY EDUCATIONAL VIDEO

Because of the high incidence of latex allergy among healthcare workers and others, In The Know, LLC, has created a video, Latex Allergy: An Issue of Prevention and Awareness, to describe the symptoms of latex allergy. This 13-minute presentation gives a clear description of latex allergy in simple, jargon-free language and demonstrates the steps for recognizing latex allergy and the means of preventing exposure to latex allergens.

ONLINE NEWSLETTER

The Center for Long-Term Care Financing in Seattle offers a free online newsletter reporting on Medicaid, Medicare, private long-term care insurance and related public policy issues. The Center also provides a wide range of fee-only services, including public speaking, consulting and legislative testimony.

SUPPORT SERVICES BROCHURE

Sodexho Services, specializing in support services for extended-care facilities of all types, has produced a four-color brochure illustrating its offerings. Sodexho has developed quality-enhancing, cost-cutting measures in the key areas of food and clinical nutrition services; housekeeping, laundry and linen services; and engineering and facility maintenance services. Through a customized support services program, Sodexho can help enhance quality of service, while reducing costs.

HOUSEKEEPING EDUCATION/TRAINING PROGRAM

The Commercial Care Division of 3M introduces a computer-based system that instructs housekeeping staff on a variety of healthcare issues.

Healthcare facilities can use this program at all levels of training, in English and Spanish, via the computer. Training is performed through a series of point-and-click modules that include color graphics and audio instructions. An administrator can customize automatically stored and scored competency tests to make them more relevant to the facility. The system also produces certificates of completion to recognize employee achievement. The program package includes the instructional CD-ROMs, a training manual and Microsoft[TM] Powerpoint[TM] Presentations.

MEDICATION TRAINING CURRICULUM

ALFA University has completed a medication training program for the assisted living industry. The course is designed to provide frontline caregivers a "road map" for handling, dispensing and managing drug distribution. "Medication Training for Assisted Living" is a training manual covering topics such as residents' rights; metabolism of drugs; proper use of various drug packages; accurate documentation of medication use; ordering and receiving drugs from the pharmacy; and disposal of unused or discontinued drugs.

The training course includes detailed instruction for medication assistance, supervision and documentation, and requires caregivers to complete a written "Final Knowledge Review." Under observation by their supervisors, nonlicensed caregivers are also required to successfully perform medication supervision and distribution tasks.

INTERACTIVE MSDS CENTER

EMED's Interactive MSDS Center features a turning dial that reveals detailed information on each part of the MSDS (material data safety sheet), keeping employees involved in their Right-to- Know training. A full-color diagram of a typical MSDS is also featured as a reference on the backboard.

The Center also contains a sturdy shelf with a large, 4[inches] D-ring binder, complete with 20 clear protective holders. Mounting hardware is also included for wall attachment.

SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAMS

American Media, Inc., has announced a new line of 46 workplace safety and OSHA compliance training videos and interactive CD-ROMs that address topics such as equipment safety, personal protective equipment, physical hazards, chemical safety, workplace violence and OSHA compliance.

The new safety training line is part of American Media's 16-page, full-color 1999 Workplace Safety & OSHA Compliance Training Catalog. Most of American Media's new safety and OSHA compliance videos come complete with take-away Safety Reference Guides with Learning Assessments or Employee Handbooks to help motivate employees to take a hands-on role in workplace safety.

DISASTER RECOVERY RESOURCE BOOK

The Disaster Recovery Yellow Pages[TM] has been updated for 1999 by The Systems Audit Group, Inc. This 320-page sourcebook is designed to help users locate crucial, but hard to find, recovery services throughout the United States and Canada. The volume is an essential reference for anyone responsible for putting organizations "back to normal" following a crisis. This reference has five comprehensive sections covering restoration services, mobile buildings, computer and emergency equipment, planning and data recovery software, as well as training publications and videos. It also contains information on preparing disaster recovery plans.