Comments for JAN'S GROUP HOME SUPPORT for caregivers http://blog.grouphomesupport.com Group home resources, help, and ideas for staff and managers Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:27:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Interesting Com Log Entries by Jan http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/interesting-com-log-entries/#comment-227 Jan Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:27:40 +0000 http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/2008/03/14/interesting-com-log-entries/#comment-227 That is very true, Justin. I haven't seen your blog before, I won't have a chance to read it today, but I will soon. That is very true, Justin.
I haven’t seen your blog before, I won’t have a chance to read it today, but I will soon.

]]> Comment on Interesting Com Log Entries by Justin http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/interesting-com-log-entries/#comment-226 Justin Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:38:37 +0000 http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/2008/03/14/interesting-com-log-entries/#comment-226 I think the key to com logs is in the "com"! They are all about communication, so we need to make sure that all the right people read them as soon as possible. The other good think about doing this is that the more people read notes, the more people take care about what they are reading. :: Justin :: I think the key to com logs is in the “com”! They are all about communication, so we need to make sure that all the right people read them as soon as possible. The other good think about doing this is that the more people read notes, the more people take care about what they are reading.

:: Justin ::

]]> Comment on Odor Control by Amanda Wright http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/odor-control/#comment-181 Amanda Wright Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:24:58 +0000 http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/2008/02/03/odor-control/#comment-181 Yes odour are subjective and dont really harm people, the odour is more of a nuisance. The addition of airfresheners will worsen the problem especially for hyper sensitive people Yes odour are subjective and dont really harm people, the odour is more of a nuisance. The addition of airfresheners will worsen the problem especially for hyper sensitive people

]]> Comment on Article 9 Training by Jan http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/article-9-training/#comment-160 Jan Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:35:27 +0000 http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/2007/03/24/article-9-training/#comment-160 I received my Article 9 training through the company I work for. Companies that provide provide services for DDD (Department of Developmental Disabilities)are required to have all employees that are working with clients that receive DDD benefits to have the training. Most companies provide the training. The training may also be available through the state. The class I attended was a few hours and there was a written test that needed to be passed at the end of the training class. I received my Article 9 training through the company I work for. Companies that provide provide services for DDD (Department of Developmental Disabilities)are required to have all employees that are working with clients that receive DDD benefits to have the training. Most companies provide the training. The training may also be available through the state.

The class I attended was a few hours and there was a written test that needed to be passed at the end of the training class.

]]> Comment on Article 9 Training by Stephanie http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/article-9-training/#comment-152 Stephanie Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:58:40 +0000 http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/2007/03/24/article-9-training/#comment-152 Hi there, I am wondering what kind of credentials are needed to certify someone in article 9? What is the process? Where can you get training? Thanks. stephpalacios@gmail.com Hi there,

I am wondering what kind of credentials are needed to certify someone in article 9?

What is the process? Where can you get training?

Thanks.

stephpalacios@gmail.com

]]> Comment on The Fight Against Prejudice by Adam http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/the-fight-against-prejudice/#comment-106 Adam Fri, 20 Jul 2007 05:10:16 +0000 http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/2007/05/01/the-fight-against-prejudice/#comment-106 Hello, Your blog is really very informative. I like the way you have presented the information. Even I have created a blog on Birth Injury on blogspot.com as an effort to help others with babies with any issues. Please let me know what do you think about it:) Here is the link to my blog:- <a href="http://birthinjuryinfo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Birth Injury Information</a> Thanks for reading:) Hello,
Your blog is really very informative. I like the way you have presented the information. Even I have created a blog on Birth Injury on blogspot.com as an effort to help others with babies with any issues. Please let me know what do you think about it:) Here is the link to my blog:-

Birth Injury Information

Thanks for reading:)

]]> Comment on Kitchen Cleaning by Jan http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/kitchen-cleaning/#comment-28 Jan Mon, 21 May 2007 23:45:00 +0000 http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/2007/05/19/kitchen-cleaning/#comment-28 Thank you! I appreciate your added information. I did need to edit your comment with a caution since your method is not FDA approved. There are FDA approved vegetable washes available and group homes would need to use those to clean their vegetables. I enjoyed visiting your blog, Granny Miller! Thank you!

I appreciate your added information. I did need to edit your comment with a caution since your method is not FDA approved. There are FDA approved vegetable washes available and group homes would need to use those to clean their vegetables.

I enjoyed visiting your blog, Granny Miller!

]]> Comment on Kitchen Cleaning by granny miller http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/kitchen-cleaning/#comment-27 granny miller Mon, 21 May 2007 23:02:40 +0000 http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/2007/05/19/kitchen-cleaning/#comment-27 The above is all good and sensible advice. But I would suggest that just rising fruits and vegetables under running water may not be enough. Especially leafy green vegetables. <strong>CAUTION</strong> <em>FROM JAN'S GROUP HOME SUPPORT-THIS METHOD IS NOT FDA APPROVED AND IS NOT ALLOWED IN LICENSED GROUP HOMES</em> I recommend washing most fresh produce that you did not grow yourself, in a sink of very cold water to which a 1/2 teaspoon of Clorox type liquid bleach has been added. Drain the sink. And then rise the produce very well and drain upon a clean towel. Sadly the decline of American Agriculture has made eating a meal in the US a very risky proposition indeed. Since the US has become part of the 3rd World in terms of Food Safety and Food Borne Illness, the only sensible thing to do is to treat all Fruit & Vegetable as they are treated in the 3rd World. The above is all good and sensible advice.

But I would suggest that just rising fruits and vegetables under running water may not be enough.

Especially leafy green vegetables.

CAUTION FROM JAN’S GROUP HOME SUPPORT-THIS METHOD IS NOT FDA APPROVED AND IS NOT ALLOWED IN LICENSED GROUP HOMES

I recommend washing most fresh produce that you did not grow yourself, in a sink of very cold water to which a 1/2 teaspoon of Clorox type liquid bleach has been added.
Drain the sink.
And then rise the produce very well and drain upon a clean towel.

Sadly the decline of American Agriculture has made eating a meal in the US a very risky proposition indeed.

Since the US has become part of the 3rd World in terms of Food Safety and Food Borne Illness, the only sensible thing to do is to treat all Fruit & Vegetable as they are treated in the 3rd World.

]]> Comment on Earth Day Every Day by Jan http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/earth-day-every-day/#comment-13 Jan Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:49:02 +0000 http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/2007/04/23/earth-day-every-day/#comment-13 I'm not sure if the florescent bulbs that are adapted to fit lamps that use regular light bulb have the same problems or not. I will check into that, because it would be important to know for the group home residents who have autism or ADHD. Thank you bringing up that great point! Offices that have group home residents visit should stay on top of changing their florescent bulbs. <em>EDIT</em> Found <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_fluorescent_lamp" rel="nofollow">this</a> information on CFL (compact florescent bulbs. I’m not sure if the florescent bulbs that are adapted to fit lamps that use regular light bulb have the same problems or not. I will check into that, because it would be important to know for the group home residents who have autism or ADHD.

Thank you bringing up that great point! Offices that have group home residents visit should stay on top of changing their florescent bulbs.
EDIT Found this information on CFL (compact florescent bulbs.

]]> Comment on Earth Day Every Day by chaoticidealism http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/earth-day-every-day/#comment-12 chaoticidealism Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:26:03 +0000 http://blog.grouphomesupport.com/2007/04/23/earth-day-every-day/#comment-12 Regarding flourescent lights: I am aware these are a better option, ecologically; but many people are bothered by them--especially people who have autism or ADHD. It would be best to find out whether you are likely to have anyone with auditory or visual sensitivity before installing them... If you must install them, they should be replaced often, since old flourescent bulbs begin to flicker and buzz long before most people notice, and this can be very distracting, annoying, or even painful to those who do notice. Regarding flourescent lights: I am aware these are a better option, ecologically; but many people are bothered by them–especially people who have autism or ADHD. It would be best to find out whether you are likely to have anyone with auditory or visual sensitivity before installing them… If you must install them, they should be replaced often, since old flourescent bulbs begin to flicker and buzz long before most people notice, and this can be very distracting, annoying, or even painful to those who do notice.

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