Appendix D: DMR Health-Related Advisories and Bulletins Currently on DMR Website

DMR Health Bulletins

Number

Subject

2002-1

RECALL: Infected Chicken/Turkey; Listeriosis

99-2

Response to Health Emergencies

99-1

MQAB Systemic Issues (Atrial Fibrillation; GastroEnterologic Assessment

98-4 R

Bed and Siderail Safety
Document has attachments - see Regional Contact at top of page.
(Revised October 2000)

98-3

Winter Health Issues

98-2

Herbal Treatments and Food Supplements

98-1

Health & Safety: Summer Activities

97-2

DNR Orders for Individuals Receiving Respite Services

97-1

Medication Ordering Guidelines for DMR Licensed or Operated Facilities (Revised July 1999)

96-2

Rubber Glove Disposal (June 21, 1996)

96-1

Summer Health Issues (June 21, 1996)

95-2

Guidelines for Nurse Delegation to Community Training Home Provider Designees
Document has attachments - see Regional Contact at top of page.

95-1

Possible Adverse Drug Interactions (November 30, 1995)

DMR NURSING STANDARDS 
AND ASSOCIATED NURSING GUIDELINES

Number

Standard

99.1

Medication Administration by Licensed Staff

97.1

Nursing Delegation to Unlicensed Staff 
(Document has attachments - see Regional Contact at top of page.)

96.3

Nursing Documentation 
(Document and Associated Guideline have attachments - see Regional Contact at top of page.)

96.2

Nursing Process Components

96.1

Nursing Process

DMR MEDICAL ADVISORIES

Number

Subject

2000-2

Monitoring for Abnormal Involuntary Movements (Tardive Dyskinesia Screening)
(rev. #86-3, #92-1)

2000-1

Infection Control
(rev. #89-2)

99-4

End of Life Decisions to Withhold and/or Withdraw Medical Treatment

99-3

Interpretive Guidelines for the DMR Regulations Concerning the Administration of Medication by Certified Unlicensed Personnel
(rev. #89-1, 93-1, 97-1)

99-2

Family Health History

99-1

Guidelines for Management of Dysphagia

98-8

Routine Preventive Care for Persons with Mental Retardation

98-7

Recommendations to Prevent Aspiration Pneumonia

98-6

Guidelines for Neurological Care of DMR Clients with Epilepsy
(rev. #88-3)

98-5

Standards for Multiple Psychotropic Drug Use
(rev. 11/98)

98-4

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Older Adults

98-3

Practical Guidelines for Care of Persons with Down Syndrome and Dementia

98-2

Guidelines for Management of Clients with Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci in DMR Operated or Funded Facilities or Programs

98-1

Guidelines for Management of Clients with Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in DMR Operated or Funded Facilities or Programs

97-3

Guidelines for Prevention of Bloodborne Pathogens (HIV & HBV) for DMR Clients

97-2

Advance Directives for DMR Clients

92-2

Monitoring the Use of Psychotropic Medication Prescribed for DMR Clients (UNDER REVISION)
(rev. #86-4)

91-4

Reporting Deaths of DMR Clients to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
(rev. #88-2)

91-3

Autopsies
(rev. #88-1)

91-2

Unlabeled Use of Medications for their Behavior Modifying Effects for DMR Clients
(rev. #86-1)

91-1

Neuroleptic Dose Reduction

87-2

Withholding Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation of Terminally Ill DMR Clients