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Prevention from Harm: Flu Vaccine

As October approaches, it brings flu season with it.  People who have been medically cleared to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine should receive this preventative intervention annually. There is no live flu virus in flu shots, they cannot give you the flu.  Influenza is caused by a virus and spreads mainly by coughing, sneezing, and close contact.  Anyone can get the flu with a sudden onset of symptoms that can last for several days.  Symptoms of the flu include: fever/chills, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue, cough, headache, and runny/stuffy nose.  Influenza can cause serious illness and death, particularly among older adults, very young children, pregnant women, and those with chronic medical conditions.  People who have compromised immune systems can rapidly develop pneumonia and sepsis (blood infections).  The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that people have a dose of flu vaccine every flu season which can keep you from getting the flu, make flu less severe if you do get it, and keep you from spreading flu to other people.  It takes about two weeks for protection to develop after influenza vaccination, and this protection lasts through the flu season. 

There are some people who should not get the flu vaccine if they have a severe, life-threatening allergy to any part of the vaccine.  Your Primary Care Physician should be consulted prior to receiving the flu vaccine to ensure there are no health concerns which would contraindicate influenza inoculation.  More information from the CDC about flu activity in the United States and the influenza vaccine can be obtained using the link below. 

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/index.html

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Incident Management Changes

Please note a change to the Quarterly Incident Management Data Reports. This change is effective beginning with the 2017, second quarter data release.  

DIDD Incident Management typically distributes quarterly Incident Management Data Reports to each contracted Provider agency.  These reports are sent to the Contracted Service Provider Board Chair and the Executive Director.  The titled reports previously sent were the “Incidents” report, the “Narratives” report, and the “Investigations” report.  Beginning with the 2017 second quarter data release, the Narratives report will no longer be a part of the quarterly reports distributed to the designated persons noted above.  Providers will continue to receive the “Incidents” and “Investigations” reports on a quarterly basis.  The “Narratives” report is being discontinued due to the redundancy of providing identical information as is found on the Reportable Incident Form submitted to DIDD by Provider agencies.  This report is a “copy and paste” version of the Reportable Incident Form, which has been entered into the Incidents and Investigations (I&I) database. Continuing to produce this report is time consuming and has no added value since the information is available at each respective Provider agency.  

Contracted Provider Board Chairs and Executive Directors will receive the Incidents and Investigations report for the second quarter within the next two weeks.  These reports do contain a listing of the Reportable Incidents submitted to DIDD and is listed by the supported person’s name, incident date, incident type, etc. These two reports provide adequate information to review and compare provider information and the information previously reported to DIDD.  If the DIDD Incident Management Data Report does not match your Agency’s Incident Management Data, or if you have any questions, please contact Kenneth Binion, Incident Management Data Specialist at [email protected], Mark Taylor, Assistant Director of Incident Management at [email protected], or Beverly Matthews, Director of Incident Management at [email protected].

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Middle Region Quarterly Protection from Harm Provider Meeting

The Middle Tennessee Regional Office of Incident Management will be conducting their quarterly meeting on August 25, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Middle Tennessee Regional Office in Nashville.  Provider Incident Management Coordinators (IMCs) and/or provider Protection from Harm staff are invited to attend.  This is an informational and interactive meeting, with opportunities for attendees to provide feedback pertaining to the Incident Management Unit.  Provider Management is welcomed to designate a representative to attend, as needed.

If you have any questions, please contact Middle Regional Protection From Harm Coordinator, Susan Fuller at [email protected], Beverly G. Matthews, Director of Incident Management at [email protected], or Mark Taylor, Assistant Director of Incident Management at [email protected].

Meeting Date:  August 25, 2017 Meeting Time:  9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Meeting Location: Middle Tennessee Regional Office 275 Stewarts Ferry Pike Nashville, TN 37214 One Cannon Way Basement Conference Room-B118

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East Region Quarterly Protection from Harm Provider Meeting

The East Tennessee Regional Office of Incident Management will hold its quarterly meeting on August 18, 2017, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Open Arms Care in Knoxville.  Provider Incident Management Coordinators (IMCs) and/or provider Protection From Harm staff are invited to attend.  This is an informational and interactive meeting, with opportunities for attendees to provide feedback pertaining to the Incident Management Unit.  Provider Management is welcomed to designate a representative to attend, as needed.

If you have any questions, please contact:

East Protection from Harm Coordinator, Carmel Beatty at [email protected], Beverly G. Matthews, Director of Incident Management at [email protected] or Mark Taylor, Assistant Director of Incident Management at [email protected].   

 Meeting Date:  August 18, 2017 Meeting Time:  9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Meeting Location:

Open Arms Care Corp. 7325 Oak Ridge Highway Knoxville, TN  37931

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DIDD Protection from Harm Job Opening

DIDD is seeking to fill an Investigator position. This position will be stationed in Middle TN and will be located in Nashville.   Job responsibilities include conducting administrative investigations involving allegations of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation with regard to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, participation in a regular on-call schedule, comprehensive report writing, interaction with other investigative agencies, and travel within the specified region.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree, a valid driver license, professional experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and significant investigative and/or law enforcement experience. This position will be filled with a person who has the ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner, possess excellent verbal and written skills, organize and prioritize assignments, work independently and have flexibility in their work schedule.

Anyone interested in applying for this position should send their resume to [email protected] or fax it to 615-532-9940. Resumes should be submitted by the deadline of close of business on Thursday, August 31st.

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DIDD Protection from Harm Job Opening

DIDD is seeking to fill an Investigator position. This position will be stationed in Middle TN and will be located in Nashville.  Job responsibilities include conducting administrative investigations involving allegations of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation with regard to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, participation in a regular on-call schedule, comprehensive report writing, interaction with other investigative agencies, and travel within the specified region.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree, a valid driver license, professional experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and significant investigative and/or law enforcement experience.  This position will be filled with a person who has the ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner, possess excellent verbal and written skills, organize and prioritize assignments, work independently and have flexibility in their work schedule.

Anyone interested in applying for this position should send their resume to [email protected] or fax it to 615-532-9940.  Resumes should be submitted by the deadline of close of business on Friday, August 18th.  You can view and share this job posting at this link on the DIDD website.

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West Region Trend Analysis Workshop

Our Protection From Harm team in the West Region is excited to announce its first ever Trend Analysis Provider Workshop.  The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (CDT) at the DIDD WTRO Auditorium located at 11437 Milton Wilson Rd, Arlington, TN 38002.  Providers will have the opportunity to share trending methodology for incident and investigation data, and several Regional Office units will share resources to assist in addressing identified trends.  Contact Sharon Miller-Bowles at [phone] or [email protected] for more information.

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Protection From Harm Job Opening

DIDD is seeking to fill an Investigator position. This position will be stationed in West TN and will be located in Arlington.  Job responsibilities include conducting administrative investigations involving allegations of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation with regard to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, participation in a regular on-call schedule, comprehensive report writing, interaction with other investigative agencies, and travel within the specified region.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree, a valid driver license, professional experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and significant investigative and/or law enforcement experience.  This position will be filled with a person who has the ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner, possess excellent verbal and written skills, organize and prioritize assignments, work independently and have flexibility in their work schedule. 

Anyone interested in applying for this position should send their resume to [email protected] or fax it to 615-532-9940.  Resumes should be submitted by the deadline of close of business on June 30, 2017. You can read more about the opening at this link on the DIDD website.