Relias

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The “Fatal Five” is a group of preventable conditions that are often fatal for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) living in congregant residential settings. Identifying healthcare needs can be hard for anyone. Recognizing healthcare needs can be even harder for someone with IDD.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For direct support professionals (DSPs) and others working in the intellectual and development disabilities field (IDD), acting as an ally for client self-advocacy is a huge part of the job. This also includes freedom from abuse, access to healthcare, and inclusion in the community. But knowing where to start can be tricky.

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Relias

JULY 3, 2023

Most sectors of the healthcare industry have been using assessments for years. In the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) space, however, these tools are somewhat new. As a result, some IDD providers have had trouble picturing how to use assessments for hiring, training, and professional development.

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Relias

JUNE 28, 2023

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of 1973’s Rehabilitation Act requires that physicians and all other healthcare providers effectively communicate with people with disabilities. IDD healthcare providers, therefore, need to provide persons served with individualized treatment and support.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 31, 2023

– Social workers and case managers are both integral parts of the healthcare industry. Despite having similar educational backgrounds, their job responsibilities differ depending on the services they provide to their clients. Who is a case manager? What’s the difference between a case manager and a social worker?

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Relias

APRIL 14, 2025

For vulnerable populations, including individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities , the plan should include personalized support and clear, accessible instructions. Overlooking accessibility: A major gap in tornado readiness is not accounting for individuals with disabilities, sensory sensitivities, or medical needs.

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Relias

MAY 1, 2023

Studies have shown that healthcare workers are more prone to burnout than other professions, especially since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020. Caring for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is emotionally challenging work. And direct support professionals (DSPs) are no different.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) division of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides funds for qualified treatment and recovery support centers. Gateway uses state grants to improve its services and make substance use disorder treatment available to more people.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) division of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides funds for qualified treatment and recovery support centers. Gateway uses state grants to improve its services and make substance use disorder treatment available to more people.

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Relias

JUNE 21, 2023

Since then, DEI efforts in healthcare , government, education, and business have progressed further. Why DEIB is important in healthcare All workplaces can benefit from a focus on belonging, but the benefits to a healthcare organization are especially important because its effects extend beyond employees to its clients or patients.

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Relias

JUNE 21, 2023

Since then, DEI efforts in healthcare , government, education, and business have progressed further. Why DEIB is important in healthcare All workplaces can benefit from a focus on belonging, but the benefits to a healthcare organization are especially important because its effects extend beyond employees to its clients or patients.

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Relias

APRIL 14, 2025

Tornado safety procedures are especially important for schools, healthcare providers, and group homes that serve vulnerable populations. Hold regular tornado drills, especially in settings with children, people with disabilities, or large staff. In group homes, schools, or healthcare settings, follow your emergency response protocols.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 24, 2024

The smaller success might be the limited potential to address the needs of all Special Populations and the difficulty to reach people such as the unhoused, justice involved individuals, rural areas, people with disabilities, people in recovery, or long-term care settings. million with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS.

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Relias

MARCH 3, 2024

It is very common for our profession to be reduced to working only in child protective services or misunderstood as a profession that does not rise to the level of recognition as other healthcare clinicians. More and more, we are seeing how integrated care can address these inequities in our healthcare delivery system.

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Relias

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Despite the proliferation of effective vaccines, COVID-19 promises to remain top-of-mind for healthcare providers for some time. Free Resources to Combat COVID-19. That’s why Relias is continuing to offer free COVID-19-related courses, articles, and reports.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

While sepsis poses a clear danger to many, it has become an even bigger risk factor among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Additionally, it can prove difficult for individuals with IDD to procure adequate healthcare and preventative screenings that could help diagnose sepsis early on.

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