[LTC Information Update] LTC Information Update 5/7/09

Thu May 7 09:04:03 CDT 2009

LTC Information Update

LTC Bulletin, Spring 2009 Issue

The Spring 2009 issue of the LTC Bulletin
<http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NursingHomes/LTCBulletinSpring_2009.pdf>  is
available for viewing on the Department of Health and Senior Services
Web site.

Mark Your Calendars to attend the 2009 LTC Provider Meetings

Make plans to attend one of the upcoming 2009 Long Term Care Provider
meetings in your area. They are scheduled for June and July 2009.
Attached is the flyer providing the dates, times, and locations.
Continuing education hours are approved by the Missouri Board of Nursing
Home Administrators (1.5 Administrative hours and 2 PC hours).  See
attached flyer for more information.

Swine Flu

Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and
other states is constantly being received and updated.  As such, the
Department of Health and Senior Services' home page has up to date
information regarding the flu outbreak.  Please use this as your source
of the most accurate, timely, and helpful information.  Go to 
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/ and click on "Swine Flu Info."

PUP Tip for May

Attached is the PUP tip for the month of May.  

Device Decision Guide Resource

The Long Term Care Best Practices Coalition has identified a new best
practice, Device Decision Guide: Restraint, Enabler, and Safety Hazard
<http://www.dhss.mo.gov/BestPracticesCoalition/DeviceDecisionGuide.pdf>
.  This tool provides a step by step criteria for determining a device's
effect on a resident and helping you make the correct decision for
coding. 

Visit the Long Term Care Best Practices Coalition's Best Practices web
page <http://www.dhss.mo.gov/BestPracticesCoalition/BestPractices.html>
. You will be able to access the other best practices listed.

Intimacy Issues in LTC Facilities

The Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program and the Missouri
Association of Nursing Home Administrators are holding nine training
sessions across the state on the topic of intimacy.  Please see the
attached brochure for dates and locations.  Three (3) continuing
education hours are available for nursing home administrators.

Register for Culture Change Conference!

Register for the upcoming conference, "On the Road to Culture Change
<http://resources.lanit.com/moaha/Registration%20Brochure%202009.pdf> ."
It will be held at the Orlando Gardens Banquet & Conference Center,
Maryland Heights, on June 17 - 18, 2009.  Missouri Association of Homes
for the Aging and MC5 have teamed up once again to bring you this
outstanding educational resource on the latest in culture change for
providers of long term care, housing, and senior services. 

Care Connection's New Web Site

Care Connection for Aging Services is one of the ten Missouri Area
Agencies on Aging.  They have revamped their Web site and have a new web
address:  http://www.goaging.org.  You may also contact the office at
their new e-mail address: information at goaging.org.  

Investing in Nursing Home Transformation: A Toolkit for States

The State Investment in Culture Change Toolkit
<http://www.aahsa.org/CultureChangeToolkit.aspx> , created by the
Institute for the Future of Aging Services, the research arm of the
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, aims to help
states play an active role in getting nursing homes to initiate or
expand "culture change" efforts. 

Save the Date! 5th Annual Policy Summit

The 5th Annual Policy Summit will be held October 1, 2009 from 8:30 am
to 4:30 pm.  It will be held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City,
Missouri.  The program topics cover end-of-life issues.  If you have
questions, contact Ann Bickel, Missouri End-of-Life Coalition, at 
abickel at mo-endoflife.org. 

Upcoming MC5 Meetings

Southeast - May 14, 2009, 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Topic: "Culture Change and the Regulations"

Visit the MC5 <http://missourimc5.com/>  web site for more information.

Rolla Area - May 22, 2009, 9:30 - Noon

Topic: "Barriers to Culture Change - Real or Perceived?"

Visit the MC5 <http://missourimc5.com/>  web site for more information.

Southwest - June 2, 2009, 9:30 am - Noon

Topic: "Culture Change Journey"

Visit the MC5 <http://missourimc5.com/>  web site for more information.

Register for Transformation Leadership Academy - "Mapping a Shared
Journey"

"Mapping a Shared Journey" <http://missourimc5.com/docs/BootCamp.pdf> A
Boot Camp Symposium 

Part I: May 27 - 28, 2009

Part II: June 23 - 25, 2009

Part III: August 13 - 14, 2009

Toaster Oven/Broilers Recalled by Haier America Due to Burn or
Electrical Shock Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed. 

Name of Product: Toaster Oven/Broilers

Units: About 106,000

Importer: Haier America Trading L.L.C., of New York, N.Y.

Manufacturer: Lun Dar Electric Ind. Ltd., of Taiwan

Hazard: Electrical connections in the toaster oven/broilers can become
loose, posing electrical shock and burn hazards.

Incidents/Injuries: Haier America has received two reports of minor
burns and one report of a minor electrical shock to consumers, and one
report of minor property damage.

Description: This recall involves toaster oven/broilers with model
number RTO1400SS. The units are stainless steel and black plastic.
"Haier" is printed on the front and the model number is printed on a
label on the back of the toaster oven/broilers.

Sold at: Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from
September 2006 through January 2009 for approximately $20 to $40.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toaster
oven/broilers and contact Haier America to receive a free replacement
toaster oven/broiler.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Haier America at
(866) 927-4810 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at 
www.haieramerica.com. 

Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness Due To Crushing
Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed. 

Name of Product: Leg Curl Machines

Units: About 150

Manufacturer: Paramount Fitness Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Hazard: A consumer's hand can become caught between the cylindrical
counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing
hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation.

Incidents/Injuries: Paramount has received three reports of incidents,
including a finger amputation and two finger-crushing injuries.

Description: This recall involves the Paramount Fitness PL2100 leg curl
machine. The single station weight machine is designed to exercise the
hamstring muscles. Serial numbers involved in this recall include:
PL21-9301-000 through PL21-9510-099. The serial number is printed on the
back of the weight stack frame on the lower right. Model number PL2100
is printed on the exercise procedure label on the front of the machine.
The Paramount Fitness logo is printed vertically on the frame.

Sold by: Paramount Fitness and fitness specialty dealers nationwide from
January 1993 through October 1995 for about $2,400.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the fitness machines and
contact Paramount Fitness to receive a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Paramount Fitness
at (888) 825-8905 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT daily, or visit the
firm's Web site at www.paramountfitness.com. 

HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with
the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed. 

Name of Product: "Majestic 360" Floor Cleaners

Units: About 44,000

Manufacturer: HMI Industries Inc., of Strongsville, Ohio

Hazard: The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical
arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: HMI has received 40 reports of overheating and
damage to carpets. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled floor cleaner is a black-colored,
canister-style vacuum with a powered floor tool. The words "Majestic
360" and "FILTERQUEEN" are printed on a label located on the unit.

Sold through: Independent distributors nationwide from September 2004
through August 2006 for about $1800.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled floor cleaners
immediately and contact the firm to arrange for a free repair at an
authorized repair center.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact HMI Industries at
(800) 566-5606 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site at www.Filterqueen.com.  Click here
<http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09204.html>  to see this
recall on CPSC's Web site, including a picture of the recalled product 

Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to
Electrocution Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed. 

Name of Product: Special and Narita Hair Dryers

Units: About 3,000

Importer: Universalink International Trading Inc., of La Puente, Calif.

Hazard: The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection
device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.
Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required
by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves Special (model EX-1800) and Narita
(model TE-263) hair dryers. "Special" or "Narita" and the model number
are printed on the dryer. The "Special" hair dryers are brown and the
"Narita" hair dryers are white and black and fold up. 

Sold at: Various retail stores in California from June 2003 through
October 2008 for about $15.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and
return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Universalink
International Trading toll-free at (866) 997-6768 between 9:30 a.m. and
5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at 
sales at naritausa.com.

_______________________________________________

Sally McKee 
Planning & Development Unit 
Section for Long Term Care Regulation 
Division of Regulation & Licensure 
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services 
3418 Knipp Drive, P.O. Box 570 
Jefferson City, MO 65102 
Phone: (573) 526-8514 
Fax: (573) 751-8493 

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