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LATEST NEWS ABOUT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE:

Find out the recently published Alzheimer’s drugs, understanding Alzheimer’s disease, treatment and support group. Visit: http://www.alzheimersupport.com/articles/pastdrugnews.cfm

Latest news on dementia treatment: http://www.healthnewsflash.com/conditions/dementia.php#treatment

An intensive comparative study of two nursing home units using contrasting approaches to dementia care for elders with severely disturbed behaviors finds that "humanizing" approaches to dementia care may not only extend quality of life for patients, but also their length of life. To find more visit: http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/529318

News about Division of Developmental Disabilities

Proposed Respite Care Rate Increase Regulations (07/13/07)

This proposed regulation is to amend Title 17, sections 57310 and 57332, as a result of the minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2007.

Wellness Project Grants (05/24/07)

Seven regional centers will receive nearly $1 million for special projects focusing on end of life decisions, disaster preparedness needs, dental care, and peer mentor lifestyle coaching.

May Revisions (05/16/07)

May revise of the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Governor's Budget for the Department of Developmental Services.

Adults with Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities Conference (03/07/07)

This conference will identify the most current methods of providing services to adults with autism and other developmental disabilities while focusing on the future of adult services.

Proposition 1C Funding for Affordable Housing (03/02/07)

The Department of Housing and Community Development Housing is accepting applications for affordable housing projects.

Schedules of Residential Care and Treatment Costs (03/02/07)

Charges for services in facilities maintained by the Department of Developmental Services and the Department of Mental Health.

2007 Lanterman Act (02/20/07)

A new print ready, searchable Adobe PDF version of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act and the California Early Intervention Services Act incorporating changes as of January 1, 2007.

Governor's Budget (01/17/07)

Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Governor's Budget for the Department of Developmental Services.

Proposed Behavior Management Consultant Regulations (10/16/06)

Amend Section 54342 by extending the deadline by which Behavior Management Consultants must acquire 12 semester units in applied behavior analysis.

Consumer Advisory Committee Meeting (11/06/06)

The Consumer Advisory Committee provides advice to DDS on policies, programs, legislation, and regulations that affect the lives of consumers in California.

Governor's Vision for a Healthy Calfornia (10/23/06)

The California Obesity Prevention Plan lays outs the steps needed to address the obesity epidemic, through a united effort from the public, private, philanthropic and voluntary sectors.

Proposed Behavior Management Consultant Regulations (10/16/06)

Amend Section 54342 by extending the deadline by which Behavior Management Consultants must acquire 12 semester units in applied behavior analysis.

Governor Schwarzenegger Appoints Terri Delgadillo as Director of DDS (09/08/06)

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced on September 1 the appointment of Terri Delgadillo as director of the Department of Developmental Services.

Community Care Facility Rates Increase (07/20/06)

The Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget includes a three percent across-the-board increase to be paid to Alternative Residential Model Community Care Facilities.

Budget Highlights (07/12/06)

 Highlights from the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Budget Act for the Department of Developmental Services.

Restraint Data for Developmental Centers and State-Operated Community Facilities (04/21/06)

 Behavioral restraint-related data for the five developmental centers and two community facilities.

Amendments to Family Home Agency Regulations (02/10/06)

Proposed regulations to add “family teaching homes” to the responsibilities of Family Home Agencies.

Regional Center Wellness Amendments (12/14/05)

The Department of Developmental Services announces the funding of regional center wellness projects for physical activity and nutrition.

Developmental Center Libraries (11/23/05)

 DDS maintains four libraries specializing in information on all aspects of developmental disabilities. These libraries area are valuable resource that is open to all.

Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Primer and Policy Manual (07/13/07)

This manual provides information on California’s Waiver for individuals with a developmental disability.

 Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in Elderly Population:

Learn more about what researchers have found about MCI in elderly. Visit: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/41039.php

LATEST FDA APPROVED DRUGS:

Check the latest FDA approved drugs for the month of September, 2007. Visit: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/drugsatfda/index.cfm?fuseaction=
Reports.MonthlyApprovalsAll

MEDICATION ERROR AND HOW TO PREVENT IT!

Medication errors occur when a drug has been inappropriately prescribed, dispensed, or administered. Medication errors are a multifaceted problem which may occur in any health care setting. Consistent with the common mission to promote and protect the welfare of the elderly,

Medication errors can be a source of significant morbidity and mortality in the health care setting. Therefore, it is important that medication errors be monitored so that similar incidents can be prevented in the future. Recommendations and Safety Tips: How to Prevent Medication Errors. Visit: http://www.ismp.org/pressroom/Patient_Broc.pdf

MEDICATION ERROR AND MANDATORY REPORTING:

Learn more about prescription error, financial cost, serious effects and how to prevent it. Visit: http://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/publications/07_jul_script.pdf

MEDICATION ERROR IN NURSING HOMES

http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2005/02/24/medication_errors_plague_nursing_home_residents/

METHODS FOR DETECTING MEDICATION ERRORS

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/429909_2

LATEST NEWS ON PARKINSON’S DISEASE:

Find out more on latest news about Parkinson’s disease and latest treatment options. Visit: http://parkinsonsliving.com

Also visit: http://www.healthnewsflash.com/conditions/parkinsons_disease.php

LATEST NEWS ON DIABETES:

Diabetes is currently the sixth leading cause of death, and the number one cause of kidney failure, blindness, and amputations. It also increases the chance of heart attacks by 2-4 times, and 60-70% patients with diabetes get nerve damage. There are many factors that contribute to it like stress, an inactive lifestyle, poor nutrition and genetic predisposition. This condition is on the rise, especially in the United States population. Visit this website to learn more about diabetes.

Visit: https://www.diabetes.org/about-diabetes.jsp

NEWS ON TITLE 22 REGULATIONS

Find out the Latest and New Updates on Title 22 Handbook Manual

SELF ASSESSMENT GUIDE FOR RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR ELDERLY

SELF-ASSESSMENT GUIDE: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Hospice Care for the Terminally Ill

http://ccld.ca.gov/Res/pdf/RCFEHospiceGuide.pdf

SELF-ASSESSMENT GUIDE: Bedridden Residents in RCFES

http://ccld.ca.gov/Res/pdf/Bedridden.pdf

CONSUMER GUIDE: Choosing a Non-Medical Guide

http://ccld.ca.gov/res/pdf/NMOHC.pdf

SELF-ASSESSMENT GUIDE: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT

http://ccld.ca.gov/Res/pdf/RCFEAdministrativeAssessment.pdf

DEMENTIA Q&A for new RCFE Regulations, 7/4/04

http://ccld.ca.gov/Res/pdf/DementiaQARCFE.pdf

SELF-ASSESSMENT GUIDE: RESIDENT’S RECORD

http://ccld.ca.gov/Res/pdf/RCFEResidentRecords.pdf

SELF-ASSESSMENT GUIDE: PREADMISSION QUESTIONS

http://ccld.ca.gov/Res/pdf/RCFEPreadmissionQuestionnaire.pdf

SELF-ASSESSMENT GUIDE: COMPATIBLE NEEDS ASSESSMENT

http://ccld.ca.gov/Res/pdf/RCFEPreadmissionQuestionnaire.pdf

SELF ASSESSMENT GUIDE: STAFF RECORDS

http://ccld.ca.gov/Res/pdf/RCFEStaffRecords.pdf

SELF-ASSESSMENT GUIDE: COMPATIBLE NEEDS

http://ccld.ca.gov/Res/pdf/RCFECompatibleNeeds.pdf

Health Planning and Facility Construction http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/Boards/HPEF/notice_prop_rulemakg.pdf

Proposition 65: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. Proposition 65: The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. Visit: http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/requests_info/dcallin29.html

Procedures for Hazardous Waste Permit Decisions:

http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/LawsRegsPolicies/Title22/upload/OEARA_REG_Title22_Ch21_Art1.pdf

California Code of Regulations: Title 22: Social Security. Division 9: Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Service. Division 9: Poison Control Regulations Center. Visit: http://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/publications/07_jul_script.pdf

California Employer: Update on the State Disability Insurance (SDI) rate change. Visit: http://www.edd.ca.gov/taxrep/caemp300.pdf

Licensing and Certification Updates for CNA’s, HHA’s and Hemodialysis Technicians: Visit: http://www.dhs.ca.gov/lnc/download/cert/CertificationFacts.pdf

OTHER REGULATIONS

California Code of Regulations, Title 9: Rehabilitation and Developmental Services, Division 1 Department of Mental Health. Visit: http://www.dmh.ca.gov/Admin/regulations/docs/FinalRegsText_CLEAR_06Jun27.pdf

General Industry Safety and Control of Hazardous Substances:

Bloodborne Pathogens. http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/5193.html

Blood borne Pathogens: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/expplan2.pdf

LATEST NEWS UPDATE ON HOW SMALL BUSINESSES ARE AFFECTED:

http://www.library.ca.gov/crb/07/03/07-003.pdf

Healthy Family Proposed Regulation Changes:

http://www.mrmib.ca.gov/MRMIB/HFP_Benefits_Proposed_Regulation_Changes.pdf

Abuse and Neglect of Adults with Developmental Disabilities:

http://www.scdd.ca.gov/Abuse_and_Neglect.pdf

Fair Employment and Housing Commission:

http://www.fehc.ca.gov/meeting/pdf/2007/4-23-07_REGS.pdf