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A resource for social workers who encounter clients with traumatic brain injury in their clinical practice. The goal of this educational tool is to help social workers feel more comfortable and confident in their clinical interactions with clients with brain injury, and to increase their knowledge about TBI. This guide is in .pdf format.
Resources and information specifically for health care professionals from the ALS Association, the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's disease."
Information on the abuse and neglect of children with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities and how to help prevent and report abuse.
Information from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) regarding nurses with disabilities, including information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accommodation ideas and resources for additional information.
Information and resources from the Alzheimer's Association for professional care providers, including educational and training materials.
Advocates for the needs of people with disabilities in their medical rehabilitation recovery.
Website of the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health.
National organization representing state public health leaders and others working to improve the health and well being of women, children and youth, including those with special health care needs, and families.
Legislative issues regarding the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.
This report, the second in AARP's series, sheds a strong light on the health and health care of America's midlife and older populations, revealing a portrait of health and well-being, health coverage, affordability of care, quality of care and informed decision-making.
BME supports research, often with diagnosis or treatment-related goals, that applies engineering principles to problems in biology and medicine while advancing the engineering knowledge base.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it will soon launch a ground-breaking ranking system of America's nursing homes, giving each a star rating. CMS is requesting comments on the system designed to provide patients and their families an easy to understand assessment of nursing home quality, making meaningful distinctions between high performing and low performing homes.
Organization aims to enhance health professions education and to improve access for people with disabilities to health, health education and health care services.
Part of the National Council on Aging, the Center encourages and assists community-based organizations serving older adults to develop and implement evidence-based programs on health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease self management.
Western University's Center on Disability Issues and Health Professions works to improve the capabilities of health care providers to meet the growing needs of people with disabilities, increase the number of qualified individuals with disabilities who pursue careers in the health professions and empower people with disabilities to become more vocal and active participants in their health care.
Information and links to CDC's work with birth defects and developmental disabilities, prevention of disabling injuries and the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities.
A guide for volunteers, advocates, self-advocates, and professionals to promote the inclusion of people with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities into the fabric and mainstream of community life.
Text of Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 as well as for previous 5 sets of guidelines extending back to 1980.
The home page to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Disability and Health Team, with information for people with disabilities and healthcare providers on maintaining health standards.
Practical advice and information on disability etiquette.
State agency reporting responsibilities under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment program. EPSDT is Medicaid's comprehensive and preventive child health program for individuals under the age of 21.
Information on the importance of early detection and screening of children for mental retardation and other developmental disabilities.
Fact sheet from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) explaining how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) might apply to particular situations involving job applicants and employees in the health care field.
U.S. Department of Labor final guidelines for ergonomics in the nursing home industry.
Information on how to establish effective communication with persons who have hearing, speech or vision impairments.
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is notifying healthcare professionals that both conventional and atypical antipsychotics are associated with an increased risk of mortality in elderly patients treated for dementia-related psychosis.
Helps local service providers create one-stop centers to assist families of those with developmental disabilities (DD). This Web site is a resource center for Family Support 360 grantees and other organizations serving individuals with DD.
Report reviews, summarize and discusses the significance of available research findings on the frontline long-term care workforce since 1999, in both home and community-based and nursing home settings.
Health care resources for women, children, people living with HIV/AIDS, health professionals and others from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Because of flood damage to local health care facilities, many beneficiaries have been evacuated to neighboring communities where receiving hospitals and nursing homes may have no health care records or verification of a person's status as a Medicare beneficiary. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is waiving the normal documentation requirements so facilities can presume eligibility.
Information for mental health care providers on treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in specific populations including ethnic minorities and persons with severe mental illness.
Includes a discussion of the implications of interdisciplinary training for trends in managed care, case studies of nine training programs and a review of the general literature on interdisciplinary training.
Fact sheet from the Department of Labor on the growing health risk of latex-sensitive workers' exposure to latex gloves and possible solutions.
Consumer-oriented health news and information on new Medicare preventive benefits.
Information regarding the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit to help you make decisions about your Medicare coverage.
Perform a personalized search for Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in your community.
NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with 153,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards and to advance sound social policies.
Provides support to physicians, families and other medical and non-medical providers who care for children with special needs so that they have access to a medical home.
Clearinghouse of information on physical activity for people with disabilities for consumers, practitioners and disability and service organizations.
Supports efforts to improve recruitment and retention of direct service workers who help people with disabilities and older adults to live independently and with dignity.
Information on NIH's Physical Disabilities Branch, which works to disseminate innovative rehabilitation technologies and provide training and resources to researchers and patient care providers.
The MRDD Branch sponsors research and training aimed at preventing mental retardation and related developmental disabilities.
Provides information on the signs and symptoms of PDD's such as autism, Asperger's Disorder and Rett Syndrome.
Web-based curriculum for practitioners covering diverse topics related to combat stress/PTSD.
Booklet developed by the North Carolina Office on Disability and Health walks the health care provider through the process of making a medical facility physically accessible. Includes information on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and tips on creating accessible environments and services.
Information for parents and educators on children with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, including cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorders.
Web site of a non-profit organization that provides in-person and online programs for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, alcohol problems and suicide prevention.
The Supported Employment Toolkit from the National Mental Health Information Center provides information on how to help people with mental illnesses and other disabilities find and keep competitive employment within their communities.
This report includes information and resources on healthy lifestyle changes, as well as the need for health care professionals to treat the whole person, not just the disability.
Information about pervasive developmental disorders including austism and Asperger's syndrome.
