This document provides an overview of the health and safety topics covered in the Parent Preparation Module 2. It discusses AMIGOS protocols and procedures, participant tools like health screening and forms, health statistics, preventing illness, and the CALM plan. It also covers pre-departure training, in-country training, participant guidelines, immunizations, project information, standards of conduct, decision making, nutrition, hygiene, illness prevention, and medical treatment.
The document provides information on health and safety protocols and procedures for AMIGOS International participants. It discusses pre-departure training which includes health assessments and in-country training on project-specific safety. It outlines various participant tools like health logs and evaluations. The document also covers guidelines around host placements, hygiene practices to prevent illness, water purification, dietary considerations, treating common illnesses like dehydration, and preventing health issues in tropical locations.
Taking a break from technology, known as "unplugging", can provide several benefits such as reduced eye strain, improved sleep quality, and increased productivity. The document discusses why unplugging is important and provides tips for doing so, such as using the 20-20-20 eye relaxation rule, limiting social media and cell phone use, and designating regular tech-free nights at home. Unplugging, even for short periods each day, can improve both physical and mental health.
Unit 9 infection prevention control week 1Catherine1912
This document provides an introduction to infection prevention and control. It discusses the causes of infection, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. It also describes different types of infections like local, systemic, bacteremia and septicemia. The importance of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings is emphasized to protect clients and healthcare workers from disease.
Video for Social Media
Regional Foundation Center
Free Library of Philadelphia
October 2, 2012
Presented by: Michael Schweisheimer
Michael@pwpvideo.com
@pwpvideo
Copyright 2012
Prenatal diagnosis is testing for diseases or conditions in a fetus before it is born. The aim is to detect birth defects such as Neural tube defects, Down syndrome, chromosomal abnormalities and genetic diseases. Common methods of prenatal diagnosis include invasive methods like amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, and cordocentesis as well as non-invasive methods like ultrasonography. Prenatal diagnosis provides information to help couples prepare for the birth of an affected baby and enables pregnancy termination as an option. Problems can include failure to obtain a sample or ambiguous chromosome results.
This document summarizes a study conducted by the HQCA on continuity of patient care. It describes the story of a patient named Greg Price who experienced breakdowns in the continuity of his care following surgery. The document outlines Greg's medical history and timeline of events. It then identifies 10 findings from Greg's case and lessons to be learned. These include issues with referrals to specialists, care coordination, expedited testing, follow-up of results, and electronic health records. The document proposes 10 recommendations to improve continuity of care based on its analysis.
Asperger's syndrome is a developmental disability defined by impairments in social relationships, communication, and restrictive or repetitive behaviors. It is classified as an autism spectrum disorder. Treatment focuses on improving communication skills, obsessive behaviors, and physical clumsiness through therapies like social skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy, and language therapy. Parent education is also important. While its causes are unclear, Asperger's appears to have a genetic component and is not caused by parenting or emotional deprivation.
1. The document outlines principles and guidelines for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) program areas including water access, hygiene and sanitation promotion, Christian witness, and sustainability.
2. Key principles for each program area are described, such as targeting standard levels of service, identifying threats, and collaborating with local stakeholders.
3. Resources related to sustainability, WASH program guidelines, minimum standards, and church mobilization are provided.
The document provides information on health and safety protocols and procedures for AMIGOS International participants. It discusses pre-departure training which includes health assessments and in-country training on project-specific safety. It outlines various participant tools like health logs and evaluations. The document also covers guidelines around host placements, hygiene practices to prevent illness, water purification, dietary considerations, treating common illnesses like dehydration, and preventing health issues in tropical locations.
Taking a break from technology, known as "unplugging", can provide several benefits such as reduced eye strain, improved sleep quality, and increased productivity. The document discusses why unplugging is important and provides tips for doing so, such as using the 20-20-20 eye relaxation rule, limiting social media and cell phone use, and designating regular tech-free nights at home. Unplugging, even for short periods each day, can improve both physical and mental health.
Unit 9 infection prevention control week 1Catherine1912
This document provides an introduction to infection prevention and control. It discusses the causes of infection, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. It also describes different types of infections like local, systemic, bacteremia and septicemia. The importance of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings is emphasized to protect clients and healthcare workers from disease.
Video for Social Media
Regional Foundation Center
Free Library of Philadelphia
October 2, 2012
Presented by: Michael Schweisheimer
Michael@pwpvideo.com
@pwpvideo
Copyright 2012
Prenatal diagnosis is testing for diseases or conditions in a fetus before it is born. The aim is to detect birth defects such as Neural tube defects, Down syndrome, chromosomal abnormalities and genetic diseases. Common methods of prenatal diagnosis include invasive methods like amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, and cordocentesis as well as non-invasive methods like ultrasonography. Prenatal diagnosis provides information to help couples prepare for the birth of an affected baby and enables pregnancy termination as an option. Problems can include failure to obtain a sample or ambiguous chromosome results.
This document summarizes a study conducted by the HQCA on continuity of patient care. It describes the story of a patient named Greg Price who experienced breakdowns in the continuity of his care following surgery. The document outlines Greg's medical history and timeline of events. It then identifies 10 findings from Greg's case and lessons to be learned. These include issues with referrals to specialists, care coordination, expedited testing, follow-up of results, and electronic health records. The document proposes 10 recommendations to improve continuity of care based on its analysis.
Asperger's syndrome is a developmental disability defined by impairments in social relationships, communication, and restrictive or repetitive behaviors. It is classified as an autism spectrum disorder. Treatment focuses on improving communication skills, obsessive behaviors, and physical clumsiness through therapies like social skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy, and language therapy. Parent education is also important. While its causes are unclear, Asperger's appears to have a genetic component and is not caused by parenting or emotional deprivation.
1. The document outlines principles and guidelines for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) program areas including water access, hygiene and sanitation promotion, Christian witness, and sustainability.
2. Key principles for each program area are described, such as targeting standard levels of service, identifying threats, and collaborating with local stakeholders.
3. Resources related to sustainability, WASH program guidelines, minimum standards, and church mobilization are provided.
Dr. K.S. Chhajer is a highly experienced plastic and cosmetic surgeon based in Kolkata who offers a variety of cosmetic surgery services. He is among the most famous surgeons for procedures like hair transplant, rhinoplasty, liposuction, and skin treatments. The document provides details on Dr. Chhajer's qualifications and experience, the various cosmetic procedures he performs, and his contact information.
This document summarizes the presentation made by a group of students called the Achievers to Sir Ali Javaid about Packages Limited. It discusses that Packages Limited was established in 1956 as a joint venture between the Ali Group of Pakistan and a Swedish company. It employs over 1,500 people and had sales of over $141 million in 2013. The document also provides details on Packages Limited's vision, products, HR processes including hiring, training, motivation and evaluation of employees. It discusses the company's communication programs which include email, bulletin boards, video conferencing and phones.
Competencies and attributes – user perspectivesPhilip Patston
Competencies and attributes – user perspective
Philip Patston
Independent Board Member
Home and Community Association
Abstract
This presentation is a personal reflection on support workforce training needs from my perspective as an Individualised Funding user and employer of my own support workers.
Comparisons will be made with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) recognised training competencies currently used to train support workers who provide personal care and household management services on behalf of agencies.
I will present my opinion about the relevance and importance of current competencies; discuss the competencies and attributes I look for when hiring support workers; share the reasons I prioritise these competencies and attributes; and discuss the ease and challenges of hiring and retaining people with these competencies and attributes.
Finally I will suggest a revised set of workforce competencies and attributes that incorporates my priorities. Time will then be allowed for discussion about the feasibility of applying these to agency workforces.
Holistic Education, Economy And Health Dr. Shriniwas Kashalikarsangh1212
The document discusses Dr. Shrinivas Kashalikar's view that implementing a holistic and productive education system can improve economies, health, and reduce stress. It argues that mainstream education neglects spiritual and productive domains. Introducing a productive domain component, like crafts and skills, into 25% of school time could make education accessible to all by making schools self-sufficient. This would reduce stress, dropout rates, unemployment and associated social problems.
Holistic Education, Economy And Health Drsrinishriya
The document discusses Dr. Shrinivas Kashalikar's view that implementing a holistic and productive education system can improve economies, health, and reduce stress. It argues that mainstream education neglects spiritual and productive domains. Introducing a productive domain component, like crafts and skills, into 25% of school time could make education accessible to all by making schools self-sufficient. This would reduce stress, dropout rates, unemployment and associated social problems.
Good eating habits like eating nutritious balanced meals at regular times can promote health and prevent problems like gastritis and obesity. Bad habits like irregular eating patterns or eating too much/little can lead to digestive issues or disorders like gastritis, obesity, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia. When choosing foods, it is important to consider the nutrient content and freshness as well as any artificial additives, preservatives or colorings which can negatively impact health.
The document discusses the problem of homeless people's access to healthcare and the high costs associated with it. Homeless individuals use acute healthcare services 4 times more and inpatient services 8 times more than the general population, staying in hospitals 3 times longer. To address this issue, a peer approach was developed involving recruiting and training homeless individuals as peer advocates to support clients in attending health appointments. Data shows this approach increased screening uptake by 45-75% and helped 5 advocates gain employment. The program expanded successfully from 2010 to 2012 in multiple cities due to partnerships, champion support from NHS staff, and its low-cost, targeted design.
ISTE 2012 - Digital Citizenship and MyBigCampusStaci Trekles
This document discusses integrating digital citizenship lessons into the classroom using MyBigCampus (MBC), a free online platform. It outlines how MBC allows full Internet access while maintaining safety, and how teachers can use it to facilitate collaboration, assign work, and access online resources. Examples of lesson plans on MBC involve collaborative writing, flipped classrooms, and virtual field trips. The document argues that schools should teach digital citizenship more fully to prepare students for responsible online participation.
This document provides criteria for evaluating the reliability of internet sources, including: whether the source is recommended by a faculty member, cited in other credible sources, from a reputable domain like .edu or .gov, lists author credentials, provides accurate and objective information, and is current and easy to navigate. Questionable sources mentioned include advocacy sites and Wikipedia, which should not be cited in academic papers.
The document discusses different approaches to organizing nursing services, including the systems approach, patient classification systems, modes of organizing patient care (case method, functional nursing, team/modular nursing, primary nursing, and case management), and prototypes for patient classification categories. It provides details on the basic components and purposes of different patient classification systems, as well as the merits and demerits of various modes for organizing nursing care delivery.
This document outlines the agenda for a study of leadership, including the context for the study, six pillars of great leadership, applying the pillars in practice, self-assessment, skill strengthening, and next steps. The six pillars of great leadership are: set big goals, invest those around you, plan purposefully, execute effectively, continuously increase effectiveness, and work relentlessly. Examples are provided for each pillar in both educational and non-educational settings. The document encourages learning more about applying these leadership principles in the classroom and exploring opportunities to join Teach For America.
*Types of teeth
*Incisors, canines, molars, premolars - functions
*Digestive system
*Different parts of the digestive system & their functions in helping to digest the food.
There is an Industrial Evolution happening. This evolution expands the conversation beyond renewable energy and focuses on materials. It empowers US to make the changes we seek via a BIOECONOMY.There is a perfect storm approaching for change. All elements lead to
the need for new resources, to end poverty, war and hunger.
Renewable energy is a small part of the solution.
WE are empowered when focusing on products.
Specifically, the chemicals and materials used to produce them.
The potential opportunities are huge.
Ninety-six percent of all U.S. manufactured goods use some sort of chemical product, and businesses dependant on the chemical industry account for nearly
$3.6 trillion in US GDP.
WE control what products we buy. We control the demand for fossil fuels, and now there are viable alternatives to allow us to change commerce.
Now the Bioeconomy begins.
Case Study Two: Working Together Proactive Care
A case study showing how integrated care is working across Eastern Cheshire.
Presented at the Caring Together Stakeholder event 20 July 2015 at Poynton Civic Centre
www.caringtogether.info
The Growth Accelerator aims to facilitate an extensive network of ambitious growth entrepreneurs and top experts - who share their dreams, ambition, expertise and daily experiences – in order to enhance the growth capabilities of Dutch entrepreneurs and their businesses.
This document provides information on budgeting, including tracking expenses, creating a spending plan or budget, types of expenses, and steps to building a budget. It discusses the importance of paying yourself first by saving 10% of income each month and setting automatic savings deposits. Tips are provided on categorizing expenses as fixed, variable or periodic, and saving to meet financial goals by calculating how much to save each month. The key is to stay organized by keeping records of income, expenses, taxes and receipts.
Vieroots Products Training Personalise SolutionDeepak Mohanty
Poor sleep, stress, anxiety and fatigue are common issues faced by many. Super Magnesium with Moringa extract supports relaxation, sleep and mental well-being. Magnesium and Moringa promote relaxation and sleep, while supporting heart, bone and glucose health. Their antioxidant properties further benefit overall health and wellness.
Early childhood programs started in the 19th century with infant schools and saw growth in nursery schools in the 1850s; throughout the 20th century, various governments funded and established child care services though support and funding has fluctuated. Over time, more structure, standards, qualifications and guidelines have been introduced to improve quality and accessibility of child care.
This document discusses various disorders of thought and speech, including disorders of intelligence, thinking, the stream of thought, content of thinking, and form of thinking. It describes conditions like low intelligence/learning disabilities, dementia, disorders that affect the tempo or continuity of thoughts (like flight of ideas, thought blocking), and thought disorders seen in conditions like schizophrenia including delusions and thought alienation. Formal thought disorder refers to impaired conceptual thinking most common in schizophrenia and brain disorders.
Dr. K.S. Chhajer is a highly experienced plastic and cosmetic surgeon based in Kolkata who offers a variety of cosmetic surgery services. He is among the most famous surgeons for procedures like hair transplant, rhinoplasty, liposuction, and skin treatments. The document provides details on Dr. Chhajer's qualifications and experience, the various cosmetic procedures he performs, and his contact information.
This document summarizes the presentation made by a group of students called the Achievers to Sir Ali Javaid about Packages Limited. It discusses that Packages Limited was established in 1956 as a joint venture between the Ali Group of Pakistan and a Swedish company. It employs over 1,500 people and had sales of over $141 million in 2013. The document also provides details on Packages Limited's vision, products, HR processes including hiring, training, motivation and evaluation of employees. It discusses the company's communication programs which include email, bulletin boards, video conferencing and phones.
Competencies and attributes – user perspectivesPhilip Patston
Competencies and attributes – user perspective
Philip Patston
Independent Board Member
Home and Community Association
Abstract
This presentation is a personal reflection on support workforce training needs from my perspective as an Individualised Funding user and employer of my own support workers.
Comparisons will be made with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) recognised training competencies currently used to train support workers who provide personal care and household management services on behalf of agencies.
I will present my opinion about the relevance and importance of current competencies; discuss the competencies and attributes I look for when hiring support workers; share the reasons I prioritise these competencies and attributes; and discuss the ease and challenges of hiring and retaining people with these competencies and attributes.
Finally I will suggest a revised set of workforce competencies and attributes that incorporates my priorities. Time will then be allowed for discussion about the feasibility of applying these to agency workforces.
Holistic Education, Economy And Health Dr. Shriniwas Kashalikarsangh1212
The document discusses Dr. Shrinivas Kashalikar's view that implementing a holistic and productive education system can improve economies, health, and reduce stress. It argues that mainstream education neglects spiritual and productive domains. Introducing a productive domain component, like crafts and skills, into 25% of school time could make education accessible to all by making schools self-sufficient. This would reduce stress, dropout rates, unemployment and associated social problems.
Holistic Education, Economy And Health Drsrinishriya
The document discusses Dr. Shrinivas Kashalikar's view that implementing a holistic and productive education system can improve economies, health, and reduce stress. It argues that mainstream education neglects spiritual and productive domains. Introducing a productive domain component, like crafts and skills, into 25% of school time could make education accessible to all by making schools self-sufficient. This would reduce stress, dropout rates, unemployment and associated social problems.
Good eating habits like eating nutritious balanced meals at regular times can promote health and prevent problems like gastritis and obesity. Bad habits like irregular eating patterns or eating too much/little can lead to digestive issues or disorders like gastritis, obesity, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia. When choosing foods, it is important to consider the nutrient content and freshness as well as any artificial additives, preservatives or colorings which can negatively impact health.
The document discusses the problem of homeless people's access to healthcare and the high costs associated with it. Homeless individuals use acute healthcare services 4 times more and inpatient services 8 times more than the general population, staying in hospitals 3 times longer. To address this issue, a peer approach was developed involving recruiting and training homeless individuals as peer advocates to support clients in attending health appointments. Data shows this approach increased screening uptake by 45-75% and helped 5 advocates gain employment. The program expanded successfully from 2010 to 2012 in multiple cities due to partnerships, champion support from NHS staff, and its low-cost, targeted design.
ISTE 2012 - Digital Citizenship and MyBigCampusStaci Trekles
This document discusses integrating digital citizenship lessons into the classroom using MyBigCampus (MBC), a free online platform. It outlines how MBC allows full Internet access while maintaining safety, and how teachers can use it to facilitate collaboration, assign work, and access online resources. Examples of lesson plans on MBC involve collaborative writing, flipped classrooms, and virtual field trips. The document argues that schools should teach digital citizenship more fully to prepare students for responsible online participation.
This document provides criteria for evaluating the reliability of internet sources, including: whether the source is recommended by a faculty member, cited in other credible sources, from a reputable domain like .edu or .gov, lists author credentials, provides accurate and objective information, and is current and easy to navigate. Questionable sources mentioned include advocacy sites and Wikipedia, which should not be cited in academic papers.
The document discusses different approaches to organizing nursing services, including the systems approach, patient classification systems, modes of organizing patient care (case method, functional nursing, team/modular nursing, primary nursing, and case management), and prototypes for patient classification categories. It provides details on the basic components and purposes of different patient classification systems, as well as the merits and demerits of various modes for organizing nursing care delivery.
This document outlines the agenda for a study of leadership, including the context for the study, six pillars of great leadership, applying the pillars in practice, self-assessment, skill strengthening, and next steps. The six pillars of great leadership are: set big goals, invest those around you, plan purposefully, execute effectively, continuously increase effectiveness, and work relentlessly. Examples are provided for each pillar in both educational and non-educational settings. The document encourages learning more about applying these leadership principles in the classroom and exploring opportunities to join Teach For America.
*Types of teeth
*Incisors, canines, molars, premolars - functions
*Digestive system
*Different parts of the digestive system & their functions in helping to digest the food.
There is an Industrial Evolution happening. This evolution expands the conversation beyond renewable energy and focuses on materials. It empowers US to make the changes we seek via a BIOECONOMY.There is a perfect storm approaching for change. All elements lead to
the need for new resources, to end poverty, war and hunger.
Renewable energy is a small part of the solution.
WE are empowered when focusing on products.
Specifically, the chemicals and materials used to produce them.
The potential opportunities are huge.
Ninety-six percent of all U.S. manufactured goods use some sort of chemical product, and businesses dependant on the chemical industry account for nearly
$3.6 trillion in US GDP.
WE control what products we buy. We control the demand for fossil fuels, and now there are viable alternatives to allow us to change commerce.
Now the Bioeconomy begins.
Case Study Two: Working Together Proactive Care
A case study showing how integrated care is working across Eastern Cheshire.
Presented at the Caring Together Stakeholder event 20 July 2015 at Poynton Civic Centre
www.caringtogether.info
The Growth Accelerator aims to facilitate an extensive network of ambitious growth entrepreneurs and top experts - who share their dreams, ambition, expertise and daily experiences – in order to enhance the growth capabilities of Dutch entrepreneurs and their businesses.
This document provides information on budgeting, including tracking expenses, creating a spending plan or budget, types of expenses, and steps to building a budget. It discusses the importance of paying yourself first by saving 10% of income each month and setting automatic savings deposits. Tips are provided on categorizing expenses as fixed, variable or periodic, and saving to meet financial goals by calculating how much to save each month. The key is to stay organized by keeping records of income, expenses, taxes and receipts.
Vieroots Products Training Personalise SolutionDeepak Mohanty
Poor sleep, stress, anxiety and fatigue are common issues faced by many. Super Magnesium with Moringa extract supports relaxation, sleep and mental well-being. Magnesium and Moringa promote relaxation and sleep, while supporting heart, bone and glucose health. Their antioxidant properties further benefit overall health and wellness.
Early childhood programs started in the 19th century with infant schools and saw growth in nursery schools in the 1850s; throughout the 20th century, various governments funded and established child care services though support and funding has fluctuated. Over time, more structure, standards, qualifications and guidelines have been introduced to improve quality and accessibility of child care.
This document discusses various disorders of thought and speech, including disorders of intelligence, thinking, the stream of thought, content of thinking, and form of thinking. It describes conditions like low intelligence/learning disabilities, dementia, disorders that affect the tempo or continuity of thoughts (like flight of ideas, thought blocking), and thought disorders seen in conditions like schizophrenia including delusions and thought alienation. Formal thought disorder refers to impaired conceptual thinking most common in schizophrenia and brain disorders.
Confucius lived during a time of war and chaos in ancient China. He believed that social order could be achieved through 1) individuals bettering themselves through education, 2) families maintaining harmony by following social roles, and 3) rulers serving as moral examples. His philosophy promoted the idea that properly ordered human relationships would lead to a stable, peaceful society. Confucianism became the dominant ideology in China and influenced its government and culture for over 2,000 years.
Translation of English and Chinese Idioms through Cultural Differences.pdflaotan
This document discusses the translation of English and Chinese idioms from the perspective of cultural differences. It notes that idioms are deeply rooted in culture and translating them involves understanding differences between English and Chinese cultures. The document analyzes some key cultural differences, like geographical environment and religious beliefs, that influence idiom translation. It also discusses research showing that cultural background knowledge and awareness of differences impacts translation quality. The goal is to understand cultural similarities and differences to improve idiom translation between English and Chinese.
December 15, 2019 Potluck PowerPoint Presentationlaotan
This document provides information about an AMIGOS volunteer orientation for the Tucson chapter. It includes details about:
- Upcoming orientation dates and events in January and February for volunteers, including paperwork deadlines and training requirements.
- Key AMIGOS staff roles for the Tucson chapter, such as the Training Director and Paperwork Coordinator, and their responsibilities.
- An overview of the AMIGOS training program, including its objectives in areas like community development and multicultural understanding.
- Expectations for volunteer conduct outlined in the AMIGOS Standards of Conduct, including prohibitions against drugs, alcohol and detrimental behavior.
The document provides information about Amigos de las Americas, a nonprofit that places high school volunteers with host families in Latin America to work on community service projects. It details Amigos' 54-year history and mission to develop young leaders through cross-cultural immersion. Volunteers live with screened host families and work in small towns on themes like sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, and youth empowerment. The Tucson chapter has trained over 600 volunteers for projects in countries like Costa Rica, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Peru.
This document provides information about Amigos de las Américas, a nonprofit that places volunteers with host families in Latin America to work on community projects. It summarizes that Amigos was founded in 1965, places over 600 volunteers annually through its Tucson chapter, and involves volunteers living with host families and collaborating with local organizations on themes like environment, health, and youth leadership. The summary also outlines that volunteers are expected to fundraise $3,900 to cover costs, training involves monthly meetings from January to May, and the application process involves choosing projects, interviews, and signing agreements by December 9th.
This document provides information about communication protocols for AMIGOS International summer programs. It discusses packing requirements, travel instructions, technology policies, and expectations around communication from participants over the summer. It also describes AMIGOS' 24-hour emergency management system and the roles of various parties, such as on-call staff, project supervisors, and parents, in responding to emergency situations.
This document provides health-related travel information and resources for Amigos chapter participants traveling to Central and South America, including recommended routine immunizations and country-specific immunization requirements. It also lists average costs of travel medications and vaccines at various Tucson-area clinics and pharmacies, and recommends additional supplies to pack for international travel.
2017 Tucson Amigos Info meeting presentation v8laotan
This document provides information about Amigos de las Américas, a nonprofit that places youth volunteers with host families in Latin America for community service projects. It summarizes that Amigos inspires young leaders through cross-cultural experiences, places over 600 participants per year through its Tucson chapter, and trains participants for projects related to themes like health, environment and youth leadership. Participants live with screened host families, collaborate on community projects, and gain skills in leadership, language and cultural sensitivity.
- Amigos de las Américas is a non-profit founded in 1965 that inspires youth leadership through community development projects in Latin America.
- Their Tucson chapter has trained over 600 participants since 1968 on projects related to themes like environmental sustainability, public health, and youth entrepreneurship.
- Participants live with a host family, collaborate on community projects, and engage local children for 4-8 weeks in countries like Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and more. Training includes monthly meetings from January to May to prepare participants.
This document provides an overview of an orientation for participants and parents in the Tucson Chapter of Amigos International. It includes:
- Introductions of 2017 participants.
- An overview of Amigos International including its mission, programs in Latin America, and national office structure.
- Details on paperwork deadlines, payments, letter writing expectations, and the chapter website.
- Presentations on potential project locations in Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Ecuador, and Colombia.
- Explanations of Amigos training programs, standards of conduct, equipment policies, and upcoming dates.
- Information on breakout sessions for participants, committees,
Amigos de las Américas inspires and builds young leaders through collaborative community development and cross-cultural experiences in Latin America. The Tucson chapter has successfully trained over 600 participants since 1968 in projects focused on environmental sustainability, public health, and youth leadership. Participants live with host families, collaborate on community projects, and facilitate workshops while gaining leadership skills, confidence, and cultural awareness over the course of their 4-8 week project. Safety is the top priority, and projects involve screening of communities and oversight from experienced local staff.
2016-04-04-Health and Safety Parent Meeting powerpointlaotan
This document provides an overview of health and safety protocols and tools for AMIGOS International participants. It discusses pre-departure health screenings and assessments, immunization requirements, guidelines for hygiene, water purification, and meal plans. It also outlines protocols for illness prevention, treatment of common ailments like diarrhea and colds, and handling animal bites or exposures. Standards of conduct are also summarized, including prohibitions against drugs, alcohol and intimate relationships.
Presentation for all volunteer-participants and their parents regarding the training and requirements coming up over the next few months before departure
This document provides information about the Tucson Chapter of Amigos de las Américas for the 2015-2016 year. It lists the names of new volunteers and the training team. It also includes a link to a summer project video and details about the letter writing process. The paperwork registration process and timeline is outlined. Information is given about the chapter website and treasurer. Breakout sections provide details for parent involvement committees and upcoming dates.
2015 Tucson Amigos information night-presentationlaotan
- Amigos de las Américas inspires and builds young leaders through community development projects in Latin America.
- The Tucson chapter has been operating since 1968, training over 600 participants through community projects in countries like Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and more.
- Participants live with a host family, collaborate on a community project, do educational workshops, and gain leadership skills through the cultural exchange experience. Safety is the top priority.
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Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
A Free 200-Page eBook ~ Brain and Mind Exercise.pptxOH TEIK BIN
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Answers are given for all the puzzles and problems.)
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This presentation was provided by Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., Christina MacLaughlin, Ph.D., and Paulomi Majumder. Ph.D., all of the American Chemical Society, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
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3. • A t horough overvi ew of AMIGOS Heal t h
& Saf et y
– Prot ocol & Procedures
– Part i ci pant Tool s
– Heal t h Screeni ng
– Heal t h St at i st i cs
– Prevent i ng Il l ness
– On- Cal l Syst em
– Underst andi ng t he CALM Pl an
Par ent Pr epar at i on Modul e 2:
Topi cs
4. • Pr e- depar t ur e
– Heal t h & saf et y r ound r obi ns
– “ Saf eguar di ng Your Ment al Heal t h”
act i vi t y
– Onl i ne heal t h and saf et y
assessment s
– Deci si on maki ng act i vi t y
• I n- count r y Tr ai ni ng
– Pr oj ect speci f i c heal t h and saf et y
r evi ew
– Host communi t y speci f i c
i nf or mat i on
Par t i ci pant Tr ai ni ng on
Heal t h & Saf et y
5. • Par t i ci pant Heal t h, Saf et y & Tr avel
Gui del i nes
• Pr ophyl axi s & I mmuni zat i on
Requi r ement s
• Pr oj ect I nf or mat i on Packet s
Par t i ci pant Tool s
6. • CALM Pl an
• Weekl y Sel f - Assessment For ms
– Compl et ed by par t i ci pant & Pr oj ect
Super vi sor
• Heal t h Logs
– Compl et ed by par t i ci pant
• Par t i ci pant Per f or mance Eval uat i ons
– Compl et ed by par t i ci pant & Pr oj ect
Super vi sor
Al l o f t he s e d o c ume nt s be c o me a p a r t o f t he
p a r t i c i p a nt ’ s o f f i c i a l f i l e wi t h AMIGOS.
Par t i ci pant Tool s
7. Gui del i nes f or :
• Host Communi t y Sel ect i on
• Host Fami l y Sel ect i on
• Meal Pl an Gui del i nes
• Par t ner shi p Sel ect i on &
Pl acement s
– I ncl udes sl eepi ng ar r angement s
Pr oj ect Leader shi p Team’ s Tool s
8. The AMI GOS par t i ci pant wi l l not :
1. Engage i n det ri ment al behavi or
2. Use or possess any drugs
3. Leave hi s/her assi gned work area
wi t hout permi ssi on
4. Operat e any mot ori zed vehi cl e
5. Handl e f i rearms or any ot her weapon
6. Engage i n act s of di srespect ,
harassment , or bul l yi ng
7. Engage i n t he consumpt i on of al cohol
8. Engage i n i nt i mat e or amorous
rel at i onshi ps
9. Use or possess t obacco product s
Par t i ci pant Tool s –
St andar ds of Conduct
9. St andar ds Vi ol at i on Pr ocess
• I n t he event of a st andar ds vi ol at i on a
r epor t wi l l be submi t t ed by t he i n-
count r y t eam al ong wi t h a st at ement
wr i t t en by t he par t i ci pant t o t he
Emer gency Management Team.
A deci si on wi l l t hen be made on t he
out come of t he vi ol at i on:
– Warni ng: f or mi nor , f i r st t i me
vi ol at i ons whi ch do not pr esent a
t hr eat t o t he heal t h and saf et y of
any par t i ci pant s
– Inci dent : a mor e ser i ous and
i nt ent i onal vi ol at i on whi ch coul d be
pot ent i al l y damagi ng t o t he
i ndi vi dual , or gani zat i on, or host
10. Deci si on Maki ng
• Tal k about deci si on maki ng, bot h good
and bad.
• Remember t hat we want t hem t o make t he
choi ce t o t r y, t o push t hei r
boundar i es, even i f t hey f ai l . I t ’ s
par t of t he exper i ence.
• Encour age t hem t o t hi nk t hr ough t he
ef f ect s of al l t hei r act i ons and how i n
a pr ogr am l i ke AMI GOS t hey can af f ect
so many di f f er ent peopl e.
11. • Mai nt ai ni ng par t i ci pant heal t h
& saf et y
– Top pr i or i t y wi t h pr i mar y f ocus
bei ng on pr event i on of maj or
i ssues
• Al l pr ot ocol s ar e est abl i shed
by t he Medi cal Heal t h & Saf et y
Commi t t ee
– Based on Cent er f or Di sease
Cont r ol r ecommendat i ons and when
appl i cabl e t he Nat i onal I nst i t ut e
Fr om t he AMI GOS Medi cal
Di r ect or :
Davi d Bar on, MD
12. • Al l par t i ci pant s ar e scr eened i n
ar eas of physi cal and ment al heal t h
accor di ng t o expl i ci t cr i t er i a.
– Repor t any and al l changes i n
heal t h st at us at once t o AMI GOS
Nat i onal Of f i ce at
i nf o@ami gosi nt er nat i onal . or g
Heal t h Cr i t er i a &
Scr eeni ng
13. • Handl ed wi t h t he ut most
conf i dent i al i t y di r ect l y by Nat i onal
Of f i ce Scr eeni ng Team.
• Submi t Heal t h For ms di r ect l y t o
appl i cat i on f or r evi ew by t he
Nat i onal Of f i ce Scr eeni ng Team.
• Cont act i nf o@ami gosi nt er nat i onal . or g
f or any quest i ons about your
par t i ci pant ’ s Conf i dent i al Heal t h
Scr eeni ng pr ocess.
Heal t h Scr eeni ng Pr ocess
14. • December 10, 2017
– E- si gnat ur e ( Let t er of Heal t h Di scl osur e and
Consent & Rel ease)
• Febr uar y 1, 2018
– Heal t h For m Deadl i ne
• Apr i l 15, 2018
– Heal t h Updat e
– No ai r l i ne t i cket wi l l be di st r i but ed t o any
par t i ci pant who has not compl et ed and
submi t t ed al l above paper wor k.
Heal t h Scr eeni ng
Ti mel i ne
15. • Di scl osur e of heal t h i nf or mat i on
does not aut omat i cal l y di squal i f y
appl i cant s.
• I nt ent i onal non- di scl osur e or
mi ni mi zat i on of heal t h hi st or y
( physi cal or psychol ogi cal ) wi l l
l i kel y r esul t i n i mmedi at e di smi ssal
f r om t he pr ogr am at t he
par t i ci pant ’ s expense.
Non- Di scl osur e Pol i cy
16. • Fol l owi ng t abl e summar i zes t he most
common ai l ment s r epor t ed t o t he On-
Cal l Syst em.
– Thi s dat a i s t he number of cases NOT t he
number of i ndi vi dual s.
– ( An i ndi vi dual may have mul t i pl e cases)
• Dat a i ncl udes cases f or bot h
par t i ci pant s and Pr oj ect Leader shi p
Team
Heal t h St at i st i cs:
Def i ni ng t he Number s
17. Summer Heal t h St at i st i cs
( an aver age summer )
Il l ness / Inci dent Number of Cases
Ani mal Bi t e/ scr at ch/ l i ck 25
Post - Exposur e Rabi es
Vacci nat i on
2
Upper Respi r at or y I nf ect i on 11
GI I nf ect i ons 166
Scabi es 5
Appendect omy 1
Or t hopedi c I ssues 8
Mal ar i a 0
Dengue ( Non- hemor r hagi c) 2
Yel l ow Fever 0
Typhoi d 0
Tot al Cl i ni c Vi si t s 301
18. • Hand- washi ng –saves l i ves and
pr event s i nf ect i ons! Wat ch t hi s VI DEO:
– www. cdc. gov/ CDCTV/ HandsToget her /
• Bat hi ng - al l par t i ci pant s must
mai nt ai n good hygi ene and bat h
r egul ar l y.
• Cl ot hi ng - wash cl ot hi ng as t he host
f ami l y does.
Good Per sonal Hygi ene Pr event s
I l l ness
19. • Al l par t i ci pant s* ar e r equi r ed t o
use a per sonal wat er pur i f i cat i on
met hod.
– RECOMMENDED: chl or i ne dr ops or chl or i de
di oxi de. ( CDC)
– NOT r ecommended or r el i abl e f or t he
summer :
• UV l i ght decont ami nat or s
• Por t abl e wat er f i l t r at i on syst ems
ht t p : / /
wwwnc . c d c . g o v / t r a v e l / y e l l o wbo o k/ 2 0 1 2 / c ha p t e r - 2 - t he - p r e - t r a v e l -
* Thi s p o l i c y d o e s no t a p p l y t o p a r t i c i p a nt s
a s s i g ne d t o p r o j e c t s whe r e p o t a bl e wa t e r
Wat er Pur i f i cat i on
20. • Host communi t y meal pl ans ar e a donat i on
f r om t he communi t y.
– Par t i ci pant s need t o be gr aci ous guest s and
eat t he f ood of f er ed!
• Many par t i ci pant s eat on a r ot at i ng meal
pl an
– Reduces t he bur den on t he host f ami l y
– Popul ar wi t h par t i ci pant s
– Gr eat way t o get t o know
t he communi t y
Communi t y Meal Pl ans
21. • Pr oper l y cl ean, cook, and peel al l pr oduce
bef or e eat i ng t o avoi d i nf ect i on.
• NO homemade j ui ces, i ce or wat er f r om an
unknown sour ce.
• Par t i ci pant s ar e encour aged t o hel p wi t h
meal t i me chor es.
Food Pr epar at i on
22. 1. Par t i ci pant s wi l l NOT become i mmune t o
mi cr obes of t hei r host communi t y.
2. Many host communi t i es/ pr oj ect ar eas may
not be abl e t o accommodat e al l speci al
di et s.
3. NO di et i ng!
4. Not i f y super vi sor i f t her e i s a concer n
i n- count r y
r egar di ng meal pl an ASAP
Di et ar y Concer ns
23. 1. Veget ar i ani sm - I n some pr oj ect ar eas
2. Vegani sm - NOT abl e t o suppor t on any
pr oj ect
3. Rel i gi ous Rest r i ct i ons - May be abl e
t o suppor t mi ni mal f ood i t em r est r i ct i ons.
– NOT abl e t o suppor t el abor at e di et ar y
r est r i ct i ons.
1. Ot her di et ar y r est r i ct i ons -
Al l er gi es and ot her di et ar y r est r i ct i ons
on some pr oj ect s.
Can AMI GOS Accommodat e
Speci al Di et ar y
Request s?
24. • Par t i ci pant s wi l l be l i vi ng
wi t h a host f ami l y and shoul d
t ake t o r ef l ect on what bei ng
a good house guest wi l l l ook
l i ke.
– Hel p wi t h househol d chor es
– Be home when expect ed
– Communi cat e pl ans
– Be t i dy
– Be f r i endl y and out - goi ng
– Abi de by househol d nor ms/ r ul es
Bei ng a Good House
Guest
25. • Dehydr at i on - one of t he t op causes of
AMI GOS par t i ci pant s seeki ng medi cal
at t ent i on.
• Pr event i on: dr i nk at l east 2 L of pur i f i ed
wat er dai l y; avoi d cont ami nat ed f ood, and
wash hands f r equent l y.
• Rehydr at i on – dr i nk or al r ehydr at i on
t her apy ( ORT) or s ue r o .
Dehydr at i on &
Rehydr at i on
26. • About 40% of r epor t ed AMI GOS
par t i ci pant medi cal cases i nvol ve
st omach ai l ment s.
• Pr event i on:
– Eat i ng f ood t hat has been pr oper l y pr epar ed.
– Dr i nki ng wat er t hat has been pr oper l y
pur i f i ed.
– Mai nt ai ni ng good hygi ene
– Fr equent l y & pr oper l y washi ng hands!
– Avoi di ng dehydr at i on.
Pr event i ng St omach Rel at ed
I l l ness
27. • Par t i ci pant s may t r avel wi t h One- Cour se
Ant i bi ot i c t r eat ment t o be t aken f or
Tr avel er s’ Di ar r hea onl y.
– Tr avel er s’ Di ar r hea def i ned i n t he Par ent
Pr epar at i on Gui de ( PPG)
• Tr eat ment : si ngl e cour se ant i bi ot i cs
– TAKE f ul l cour se as di r ect ed by doct or
– Not e i n heal t h l og and not i f y super vi sor
• Fol l ow al l pr ot ocol st eps cl osel y
One- Cour se Ant i bi ot i c Tr eat ment
f or Tr avel er s’ Di ar r hea ONLY
28. • AKA– t he common col d
• Pr event i on:
– Hand washi ng, st ayi ng hydr at ed and wel l
r est ed.
• Tr eat ment :
– Rest and dr i nk l ot s of f l ui d.
– Ant i bi ot i cs do not t r eat vi r al i nf ect i ons
( l i ke t he common col d) .
Upper Respi r at or y
I nf ect i ons
29. • AMI GOS par t i ci pant s spend much of t hei r
t i me out door s i n t r opi cal l ocat i ons and/ or
at hi gh el evat i on.
• Pr event i on:
• Avoi d over exposur e t o t he sun.
• Wear sunscr een of at l east 35 SPF ( appl y
sunscr een f i r st and t hen i nsect
r epel l ent ) .
• Wear l ong- sl eeve cl ot hi ng & hat t o
pr ot ect t he ski n.
Pr event i ng Rashes and Sunbur ns
30. • AMI GOS wor ks i n ar eas wher e t r opi cal
di seases such as mal ar i a, dengue,
yel l ow f ever , chi kungunya, zi ka and
Chagas may be pr esent .
• Low i nci dence r at es
• Col l abor at i on wi t h t he CDC t o devel op
r ecommendat i on and t r ack our popul at i on’ s
i nci dence
• I f par t i ci pant s f ol l ow our r equi r ed
gui del i nes t he r i sk wi l l be gr eat l y
mi ni mi zed.
• ( For mor e det ai l s on speci f i c di seases
see ht t p: / / wwwnc. cdc. gov/ t r avel / )
Pr event i ng I nsect Bi t e Rel at ed
I l l nesses
31. • ALWAYS sl eep under a mosqui t o net .
• Wear cr eam- based bug r epel l ent
– Wi t h 30- 50% DEET ( CDC)
• NO 51+% DEET! ! !
– Appl y af t er sunscr een
• Wear pant s and l ong- sl eeve shi r t s
dur i ng t i mes of hi gh mosqui t o
act i vi t y.
Pr event i ng I nsect Bi t es
33. • Rabi es – due t o l ower r at es of ani mal
i mmuni zat i on, t her e i s an i ncr eased r i sk of
ani mal s car r yi ng r abi es.
– Rabi es i s l et hal once si gns of i nf ect i on
ar e pr esent .
– Rabi es may be t r ansmi t t ed anyt i me sal i va
makes cont act wi t h t he bl oodst r eam.
– Post - exposur e shot s ar e REQUI RED, i f an
exposur e occur s and t he ani mal cannot be
moni t or ed f or 10 days.
Ani mal Bi t es, Scr at ches
and Li cks
34. • AMI GOS pr event i on pol i cy i s r i gi d
– NO TOUCHI NG ani mal s, especi al l y dogs,
cat s, bat s and monkeys ( mammal s) .
– Lat i n Amer i can dog cul t ur e: gener al l y
dogs ar e not pet s.
– Except i ons may be made i n cases wher e
t r anspor t at i on i s vi a hor seback.
• Rabi es pr e- exposur e i mmuni zat i on i s not
r equi r ed by AMI GOS.
Rabi es Pr event i on
35. • Al l pr escr i pt i on medi cat i on AMI GOS
par t i ci pant s ar e t aki ng dur i ng t he
summer must be di scl osed.
– St af f must have i nf or mat i on avai l abl e i n
case of an emer gency t o pr event har mf ul
dr ug i nt er act i ons.
Pr escr i pt i on Medi cat i ons
36. • Each pr oj ect ar ea has i t s own set of
r equi r ement s.
• Requi r ement s ar e based on CDC
r ecommendat i ons f or t he speci f i c
r egi on of t he host count r y
• See speci f i cs i n t he par t i ci pant
Heal t h, Saf et y and Tr avel
Gui del i nes.
I mmuni zat i ons & Pr ophyl act i c
Pr event i on
37. • 24 hour On- Cal l syst em
• Suppor t s t he AMI GOS i n- count r y
Pr oj ect Leader shi p Team
• Oper at ed by Nat i onal Of f i ce
pr of essi onal st af f
• See Admi ni st r at i ve Pol i cy f or
speci f i c r ol es of al l par t i es
i nvol ved.
I nt r oduct i on t o AMI GOS
On- Cal l Emer gency Management
Syst em
38. • Focus i s on suppor t i ng Pr oj ect Leader shi p
Team member s and par t i ci pant s.
– Handl es medi cal concer ns, ment al heal t h
i ssues, vi ol at i ons of t he St andar ds of
Conduct , and ot her mi scel l aneous i ssues t hat
may i mpact t he AMI GOS par t i ci pant s.
• AMI GOS On- Cal l St af f have di r ect access t o
consul t wi t h medi cal and ment al heal t h
pr of essi onal s as necessar y as a par t of t he
24 hour On- Cal l Syst em.
– Al l cases r epor t ed ar e r evi ewed by heal t h
pr of essi onal consul t ant s.
On- Cal l Syst em Focus
39. • Al l AMI GOS par t i ci pant s shoul d br i ng a
basi c f i r st ai d ki t .
– Tr eat mi nor sympt oms
– Pr event i nf ect i on, bug bi t es and sunbur ns
• Al l heal t h sympt oms shoul d be not ed i n t he
par t i ci pant Heal t h Log
– CALM Pl an shoul d be act i vat e i n any
quest i onabl e case!
• See PPG f or l i st of r ecommended i t ems.
Fi r st Ai d Ki t
40. • A speci f i c “ 911” pl an devel oped f or
each AMI GOS host communi t y t o
connect t hem t o t hei r Pr oj ect
Leader shi p Team, emer gency car e and
t he AMI GOS On- Cal l syst em.
• The CALM Pl an r equi r es par t i ci pant s
t o seek t he cl osest and most
accessi bl e sour ce of assi st ance
f i r st .
CALM Pl an
41. • The 1st
st ep i n ever y par t i ci pant ’ s CALM Pl an i s
t o cont act t hei r Pr oj ect Leader shi p Team.
• Par t i ci pant s may al ways cont act t hei r par ent s,
BUT i f t hey cal l you as f i r st st ep of t he CALM
Pl an – t hi s i s consi der ed CALM Pl an
ci r cumvent i on and det r i ment al behavi or .
• I f you ar e cont act ed di r ect l y by your
par t i ci pant , make sur e t hey have al r eady
act i vat ed t hei r CALM Pl an bef or e cal l i ng you so
t hat l ocal hel p i s on t he way!
Avoi di ng CALM Pl an
Ci r cumvent i on
42. • Suppor t par t i ci pant s i n pr epar i ng f or a
heal t hy and saf e summer .
• Empower par t i ci pant s t o f ol l ow heal t h and
saf et y pr ot ocol .
• Under st and AMI GOS pr ot ocol and know who you
shoul d cont act wi t h quest i ons.
Rol e of Par ent s
FACILLITATOR –Each slide (except for slides 14, 15, data table, 30, with a picture of DEET vs NO DEET, and the final slide) has audio that will play automatically once you reach that slide. This is to standardize the information being given to parents in each chapter. Please be prepared to expand on and answer questions on any of the topics covered in this presentation.
For the three slides with no recorded audio, please explain the slides yourself.
All participants complete:
A health and safety module which prepares participants to be proactive in the prevention of infectious diseases and other possible illnesses.
Mental health module discusses cultural adjustment phases and prepares participants to utilize their existing coping skills in maintaining a positive state of mental health.
The health and safety assessment encompasses all AMIGOS health related topics ensuring participants are familiar with the current health and safety message across the AMIGOS network
The activity on decision making provides a framework for the independence and responsibility that participants will be faced with while in the field. This activity encourages participants to make decision which will get them outside of their comfort zone in a positive way as well as press them to thinking through the effects of their decisions before they act to prevent negative outcomes.
In country training sessions build upon the foundation of knowledge established during pre-summer training. And these sessions provide the project specific details, community safety plans with the local contacts, and specific tips relating to illness prevention (water, food, mosquito, animal risks and safety)
participant HST Guidelines – include specific instructions for maintaining & monitoring health in the field, as well as travel instructions and emergency procedures. participants are required to carry these guidelines with them at all times.
Immunization requirements are specific to the regions AMIGOS work and may differ from your local travel doctor’s broader recommendations.
**Please see the enclosed doctor’s note from AMIGOS Medical Director
Project Information Packets include the specific details on the local climate, dietary information and MANY other important details.
CALM Plan – The community specific emergency plans that are key to AMIGOS health & safety protocol. - A very important tool to be covered in detail near the end of this presentation.
Self-assessment forms are completed weekly by participants. Then shared & discussed with the Project Supervisor. They cover all main components of the summer projects, host community, partnership dynamics and an individual’s well-being.
Health Logs are completed by participants – they are to fill out the a line with specifics for every health related incident – minor or serious – whether or not a clinic visit was necessary
Participant Performance Evaluation forms that allow the individuals to conduct a self-evaluation on 14 leadership areas before getting feedback in each of these areas from their Project Supervisor.
ALL of these documents become a part of the participant’s official file with AMIGOS and are available post-experience upon request.
FACILITATOR Note: Have parents turn to these pages and review specifics for 2-3 minutes and ask for any questions.
- Be sure to have reviewed the details prior to the presentation so you are prepared to do an overview.
Standard 1 – “No detrimental behavior” - This is a catch all rule. Be smart. Don’t do anything that puts yourself or others in unnecessary danger. We expect our participants to make wise choices. Includes things like circumventing the CALM Plan, taking un-approved medication, petting ANY mammal and anything just generally not smart or safe.
Standard 2 – “No drugs” – Pretty straight forward. However, you should be aware that this is a super serious standard. Many of AMIGOS host countries have dealt with very harsh US interventions in the drug war. These countries are not inclined to be lenient on US citizens using drugs within their borders. Americans caught using drugs will be put into jail and there is nothing AMIGOS can do to help individuals in these situations. Even the rumor of an AMIGOS participant having drugs is enough to close some countries to all AMIGOS projects. Be very careful to stay away from and report all drug activity with in your community to your Supervisor.
Standard 3 – “No leaving your community” – again, your CALM plan is set up to guarantee we can contact you. We can only contact you if we know where you are. AMIGOS guarantees that we can pull our participants out of the country within 24 hours in case of emergency. Therefore we must be able to reach you at all times. participants can request permission to leave their communities for special occasions and MAY be granted permission if it is deemed safe and appropriate. (This WILL NOT include any political events or large national/international soccer events as these types of events have the potential to become violent quickly.) Make sure you have a clear understanding of what all of the boundaries are of your community AND before you get in any community member vehicle – make sure that they will not be driving out of the boundaries even a little bit.
Standard 4* – “No driving motor vehicles or riding (or even sitting on) motos” – the rules of the road are very different in Latin America and both of these activities would be very dangerous for AMIGOS participants. Motorcycle accidents were the number 1 cause of death for Peace Corp participants before the Peace Corp disallowed them for all participants. Additionally, in the past we have had participants with severe motorcycle burns on their legs – just from sitting on them to take a photo. Burns are major health concerns in the developing world as they are very difficult to keep clean and infection free.
Standard 5 – “No guns” – seems common sense. A participant in the 1970s shot himself in the foot while handling firearms and we don’t want you to have a similar accident.
Standard 6* –“No bullying” – this includes name-calling, intimidating, physical harm to individuals or property, cyber-bullying, contributing to an abusive environment, etc. Most of you are aware of the recent events where bullying became a big issue – and one of life and death - in the media. Unfortunately, we have had to deal with cases of bullying in the past and this is simply unacceptable behavior as it runs counter to our organizational vision of “creating positive social change”. See AMIGOS Bullying Policy for more specifics.
Standard 7 – “No drinking” - This is for your protection. Our CALM plan counts on having you and your partner able to handle an emergency situation at any time. You can not afford to have your judgment impaired by alcohol at anytime. AMIGOS is not party time – that can wait 6 or 8 weeks while you lead some of the most exciting projects you’ve likely ever been engaged in!!! Additionally, you will be viewed as health ambassadors and should be setting a positive example for community members and youth groups.
Standard 8 – “No amorous conduct” – the cultural norms of relationships will be different in your host community than they are in the US. You may find yourself in an uncomfortable or dangerous situation if you encourage amorous attention. Proactively avoid this type of interaction with community members. It may jeopardize your personal reputation as well as the reputation of AMIGOS and our partner agency.
Standard 9* – “No smoking” – you will be viewed as health ambassadors and should be setting a positive example.
The AMIGOs experience is a unique one. We expect a lot from our participants. They’re given a significant amount of indepenece and responsibility at a young age and are very much in control of the quality of their experience. One of the interesting realities of our program is that our participants are the frequently the center of attention in their communities and host families and have the ability to affect others through their decisions and actions.
This can be both exciting and scary for our participants who have rarely been given the opportunity to truly lead and be an influencer to this degree. AMIGOS truly believes young people are capable of taking on this challenge with great success.
As parents, we ask that you help us prepare them to take on this challenge. Encourage them to get outside of their comfort zone and try new things that might seem daunting at first. Things like speaking more Spanish, being more social, or trying new food, whatever their faced with! Talk to them about making mistakes and failure and remind them that ITS OK!. It’s part of the experience, it’s part of getting older, and it will never stop being a part of life but it’s not a reason to stop trying. They will have the support in their supervisors, partners, and host community to learn from their failures and keep moving forward.
Get them to start thinking about the decisions, both small and large, they will have to make which can define their experience. Decisions like whether or not to get up early in the morning and help their host family start the day or bigger decisions like choosing not to engage in something against the standards.
Whatever decisions they make they’ll be held accountable for so it’s important to start talking about these things before their experience so that they can have the most positive and rewarding experience possible.
Member of the AMIGOS International Board and Chair of the Medical Health & Safety Committee
Our recommendations may differ from more broadly defined travel medicine recommendations, as they are tailored to the specific regions and participant experiences while on AMIGOS (not standard tourists’ experience).
When it comes to health and safety, our main goal is to prevent major issues from arising. All of our health and safety protocols have been established by headquarters staff, the AMIGOS medical director, and the medical health and safety committee. We use the most recent health recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and National Institute of Health and have key contacts at the CDC who have reviewed them.
Screened by a set of criteria developed to help ensure the health of all AMIGOS participants in areas of physical and mental health.
NOTE: often we need to have a certain level of health stability, so do NOT plan on any changes to medications, treatment, etc that would go against the General Health Criteria points.
Any and all changes to a participant’s health status should be reported at once to via the Confidential Health Form III (CHF-III) or send updates directly to IO staff if they occur after the CHF-III has been submitted.
This is to ensure proper placement and field support are available for your participant’s most current health status.
All applicants are screened in accordance with criteria developed to ensure the health and safety of amigos participants in areas of physical and mental health. We need to ensure we have a certain level of health stability so we recommend that you do not plan on making any changes to medication prior to the program start that would go against the general health criteria. Any changes can be reported via the confidential health form III due in the late spring or by reporting them directly via email to the AMIGOS health screening team at [email_address]
All participants are responsible for uploading completed confidential health forms directly to their online application.
Screening is handled solely by the National Office Screening Team
All participants are responsible for submitting their health forms to their registration dashboard. The AMIGOS staff will then review these forms, keeping confidentiality in mind. Any questions about the health screening process or participant specific inquiries can be directed to the health and safety coordinator at [email_address]
The disclosure of health information does not automatically disqualify applicants from participation. We have successfully supported a variety of physical and mental health conditions for our participants in the field. However an intentional non disclosure or minimization of a health or mental health condition can be grounds for an immediate dismissal from the program at the participants expense. It’s important to disclosure all conditions so that amigos can ensure adequate support is provided to each participant in the field.
See next 3 slides for the tables.
Table shows the number of people who reported experiencing each type of ailment rather than the number of cases of each ailment reported.
Note that the total number of people reporting ailments is not the added sum of the number of people reporting each ailment, but rather how many individuals reported any ailment to the On-Call System.
The table above summarizes the most common diagnosis and clinic visits reported to the On-Call System. It shows the number of cases where someone was diagnosed with each ailment, not the number of individuals as someone may have been diagnosed with the same issue at two separate times during the summer.
This presentation contains preventative steps participants should take to minimize possible exposure to these tropical infectious diseases, even though they are rare occurrences within the AMIGOS contexts.
Number of cases does not necessarily mean number of people. A case refers to a single incident that is called in and documented. One person may have more than one case.
*** Facilitator note: if you have access to WIFI, watch this important video on hand-washing.
Hand-washing – clean hands saves lives and prevents infections!
Wash with water & soap for 20 seconds.
If water is not available, use a alcohol based hand sanitizer discreetly and in a culturally sensitive way.
Using proper hand-washing technique can keep you healthy this summer!
Bathing
Different bathing systems than participants may be accustomed to in community may be present; but all participants must maintain good hygiene and bath regularly.
Bathing varies from bucket bath through modern shower.
NOTE: participants will be provided with droppers, bottles to hold bleach, and bleach in-country, during briefing. participants will only need to bring their own Nalgene bottles to drink from.
Iodine water treatment is NOT recommended.
UV light decontaminators and portable water filtration systems are not reliable for the length of time our participants are in the field nor are the appropriate for the water sources often used by participants
AND they are not culturally appropriate
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2012/chapter-2-the-pre-travel-consultation/water-disinfection-for-travelers.htm
Many participants will eat on a rotating meal plan set up by AMIGOS staff and partners with community members. This has been very popular with AMIGOS participants as it allows them to spend quality time with many different community members. It also reduces the burden on the host family of cost for feeding AMIGOS participants.
Most common concern – too much food to eat and unsure of how to politely decline.
- this issue is addressed in-depth during participant training and in their training materials.
Host families are made aware of participants need to be careful about water and food cleanliness, but participant need to be proactive about their food and water consumption throughout the host community.
Consumption of these items may result in a high risk of infection by worms, parasites, bacteria and viruses! Boil it, peel it, cook it, or forget it.
A common misconception among participants is that they will become immune to microbes while they are in community. This is untrue, they must continue to follow AMIGOS food, water and hygiene guidelines throughout the summer in order to minimize illness and infection.
See project specific information and restrictions, for more information on diet and vegetarian restrictions. Certain project areas can accommodate vegetarians.
Veganism is not a burden we are willing to place on our host families & communities.
Please help prepare your participant to be a polite house guest and accepting of the food offered.
Other special diets & allergies can be evaluated on a case by case basis. Please disclose on application and appropriate health forms.
Areas with diets high in beans and rice easily accommodate gluten intolerance.
Normally AMIGOS host community members view it as a privilege to feed our participants and offer them the very best they have. Rarely, there are some concerns with how the meal plan is working. Project Leadership Team should be notified as soon as possible about any issues or questions.
All participants must maintain an adequate level of calories in order to stay healthy in a new environment and likely increased activity level
Due to the structure of our programs, we have limitations on the types of diets that we can safely support. Our participants are placed with and fed by host families who generally do not receive any form of compensation. Food provided is therefore the typical regional diet and often the only food the family can afford to provide or has access to. Refusal of any food is generally viewed by host families and community members as disrespect. AMIGOS understands that this issue can often be a sensitive area of cultural differences and it poses a challenge for some of our participants. All participants with food restrictions are required to know how to describe in Spanish their food restriction in a respectful and culturally appropriate way.
Vegetarianism
AMIGOS is able to accommodate vegetarians in certain project areas only. Please check the project area descriptions carefully for dietary accommodations and restrictions. We do not make exceptions to these accommodations as we are not willing to place this burden on host families.
Many AMIGOS participants identify themselves as vegetarians, which can pose particular challenges. In order to avoid offending their hosts, some choose to eat meat over the summer. Others decide to maintain their vegetarian diet (it is easier to do this in some places in Latin America than others). If you are vegetarian and decide to remain so throughout the summer, know in advance how you will explain your reasons (in Spanish) to community members. Avoid making statements that can be construed as judgmental, such as “I believe that killing animals is morally wrong.” This may be a difficult and offensive concept to someone who has worked hard to raise chickens and eggs in order to feed a family. Even if you have taken the time to choose a project where it will be easier to accommodate a vegetarian diet, know how to express yourself diplomatically.
Veganism
Due to the structure of our programs, strict veganism is difficult for us to guarantee in any of our project areas and this is not a burden we want to place on host families. AMIGOS cannot support a vegan diet.
Religious Dietary Restrictions
AMIGOS cannot accommodate elaborate dietary restrictions due to our program structure. Certain minimal food item restrictions can be accommodated. Please refer to the project area descriptions for the best project choices based on your individual dietary needs.
Other dietary restrictions
Allergies and certain other dietary restrictions may be accommodated in certain projects only, depending on individual needs and requirements. Please make sure all allergies and medical health conditions related to diet are disclosed on the Confidential Health Forms.
These are just a few ideas of what being a good guest entails.
Think about what hosts’ may view as appropriate guest behavior
FACILITATOR SUGGESTION: have short group brainstorm about what the host families may view as appropriate guest behavior. (perhaps vets or vet parents can share experiences)
Dehydration - loss of water & electrolytes from the body can impair bodily function.
Can be the result of exertion, diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, and fever. In extreme cases be lethal.
If ORT is not available drink diluted canned juices, Gatorade, mild teas, broth or flat soda.
Includes - Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal Infections, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Abdominal Pain
Some degree of adjustment due to dietary changes is included in this percentage and may be unavoidable.
Infections can be prevented by following AMIGOS health and safety protocol.
Travelers’ Diarrhea is defined as being 4+ unformed stools in a 24 period plus a symptom such as abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever or chills.
Treatment can be Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, or Azithromycin. Follow the doctor’s instructions COMPLETELY!
participants should notify their Psup with 24 hours of starting this treatment. And if symptoms persist for more than 48 hours they should activate their CALM Plan.
- participants should also activate their CALM Plan immediately if they experience blood in their stool, or have a fever of more than 101 degrees F or higher at any time.
– as common in Latin America as they are in the USA - Colds are also common during participants time with AMIGOS and it is important that participants take care of themselves to avoid continued infection.
– Both elevation and tropical areas have increased exposure to the sun and can lead to sunburn and heat rashes
Reapply sunscreen as directed by manufacturer.
See previous slides for AMIGOS Summer 2013 ailment data.
Dengue -During the past 4 years, 17 cases of dengue were reported by AMIGOS participants. None of these cases were dengue hemorrhagic fever.
Malaria – During the past 4 years, 0 cases of malaria have been reported by AMIGOS participants.
Yellow Fever – During the past 4 years, zero cases of yellow fever have been reported by AMIGOS participants.
Chagas – zero reported cases of Chagas within the past 4 years.
See rabies prevention slide for information regarding animal bite & scratch prevalence.
FACILITATORS’ NOTE – There is 4 years of standarized data within AMIGOS current system of health statistics.
The two biggest ways to prevent mosquito and other insect bites are
ALWAYS sleep under a mosquito net and
Use a cream based insect repellant with 30-50% deet regularly.
Percentages of DEET above 50% have a much higher possibility of causing skin irritations and other health reactions, while they do not increase protection from insect bites.
The curve of duration of protection levels out around 50% DEET – in other words, concentrations greater than 50% DEET provide only a small increase in duration of protection while increasing exposure to dangerous levels of DEET chemical. For most people using product with DEET of 30%-40%, this provides ~4-5 hours of protection (depending on the temperature, sweating, etc).
We do not recommend using the mosquito repellent/sunscreen combo products as the active ingredients cancel each other out.
Day mosquitoes carry dengue; night mosquitoes carry malaria
Post-exposure shots will be necessary to prevent possible infection, if animal is not able to be contained for 10 days alive and healthy.
- Post-exposure shots may not be available in all AMIGOS work areas and so possible exposures may result in early return of participant at their own expense.
- Includes bites, scratches and licks to open wounds or mosquito bites.
During the past 5 years, 200 cases of animal bite, scratch or lick to open wound/bug bites have been reported. Of these, 10 cases have required post-exposure immunization shot series (due to inability to keep animal contained for a 10 day observation period).
Pre-exposure immunization is can be about $500.00 out of pocket and doesn’t alleviate the need to for post exposure series of shots it simply requires a less intensive version of the post-exposure series.
All mammals can carry the rabies virus. Be aware of all animals, especially dogs, cats, bats, monkeys, and any other prevalent wild life.
Pre-exposure immunization is not required by AMIGOS. It is expensive and optional for AMIGOS participants (and often not available).
Seek further advice from your local travel doctor. Very low incidence rates in AMIGOS work areas.
Easy to prevent infection by simply not petting or touching any mammals.
Sleep under mosquito nets to prevent animals (especially bats) from coming near you while you are sleeping.
Please disclose any and all updates via the proper AMIGOS health disclosure and update forms directly through the online application form. The chapter’s paperwork coordinator can make recommendations if participant and/or their parents are unsure of which form to use.
Some immunizations are series that can take 6 months to be fully effective. participants should start series right away if they have not already.
Information from AMIGOS Medical Health & Safety Committee may appear contradictory to your local travel clinic. However, the AMIGOS Medical Health & Safety Committee has more details on the specifics of AMIGOS host community areas than general travel clinic sites sometimes have access to.
FACILITATOR Points: This is also available for handout by the end of the first week of February.
Connected with medical & mental health professionals in the USA.
Active for the duration of the summer projects.
FACILITATOR Note: the On-Call system will be delved into in a much deeper way in Parent Preparation Module 3.
Parents should contact their local chapter with any questions during the summer, NOT this On-Call system.
The chapter representatives are kept apprised of pertinent events happening in Latin America and are parents direct link to the system. This keeps our phone lines open and IO staff available to support the projects in Latin America.
Much more detail on these specifics will be discussed closer to the summer and in Parent Preparation Module 3.
Demonstration of the First Aid Kit can be done here or after the presentation concludes.
- If a participant needs to use their First Aid Kit, they should at the very least note it in their Health Log. If symptoms are severe and/or do not improve they should be activating their CALM Plan.
CALM Plan skit can be done here or after this presentation.
CALM Plan is a community specific emergency procedure ( a version of 911) – including contacts of community members/local clinics through the embassy and AMIGOS National Office 24 hour On-Call system.
participants receive training regarding when specifically to activate their CALM Plan.
Anytime they are unsure of whether or not to activate the CALM plan, they should follow protocol and make the call!
<Suggested: have a past parent speak about their experience AMIGOS On-Call experience. >