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Safety Fair 2008

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Seminar Location

The Embassy Suites Hotel
15920 West Valley Highway
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Telephone (425) 227-8844

Course Overview

Safety Fair Exhibits
Join us to view the newest and most effective safety tools available to long term care facilities. In the interest of creating safe work environments, safe resident environments and safe conditions, several suppliers are showcasing what they have to offer to make your quest for safety successful! During the luncheon, vendors will make short presentations about specific products to enhance safety in your facility!

Body Mechanics
Deborah Read, MOTR/L aka ErgoGirl!
Ms. Read will present information on the proper technique of body mechanics in long term care. From lifting, bending, turning, transferring to sitting, standing and walking, she will address the safety behind proper body mechanics to help providers avoid injuries to themselves and the residents they care for.

Labor & Industries Update
Washington Department of L&I
The Washington Department of Labor and Industries will be bringing a variety of materials and information on safety in the workplace, safety for care givers and safety for residents. They will address current trends in injuries and claims and share ideas and information on how to avoid the top injuries that occur.

Poison Control and Therapeutic Errors in LTC
Autumn Allen, Katie Von Derau; WA Poison Control Center
Autumn Allen, Communication and Partnerships Manager for the Washington State Poison Control Center will share information and news regarding the services and projects available to seniors and senior care providers in Washington. Ms. Derau, a certified poison expert and nurse, will present information on therapeutic and pharmaceutical errors in long term care and how to prevent them or how to treat them if they occur.

Who Should Attend?
Every individual involved with promoting safety within a facility should be at this event. We ALL work together to create safe environments, and all of those who work in your facility will benefit from this education!

Agenda
9:30 a.m. — Registration
10:00 a.m. — Session 1—Body Mechanics
11:00 a.m. — Break
11:15 a.m. — Session 2—WA State Department of L&I
12:15 p.m. — Lunch Served, Vendor Exhibits and Presentations
1:30 p.m. — Exhibits/Presentations Conclude
1:30 p.m. — Session 3—Poison Control
2:30 p.m. — Safety Fair Adjourns

Questions?
Call Diana Hitchings at WHCA.
1 (800) 562-6170 or (360) 352-3304

Registration Fee

FREE for Group Retro Member Facilities
$29 per person for WHCA Member Facilities
$49 per person for non-WHCA Member Facilities
$150 per exhibit—includes lunch for 2!

Includes entry to the exhibit hall, lunch, and entry to all sessions. Attendees will receive up to 4 continuing education units.

Exhibits

$150 per booth—Includes lunch for 2!
Includes table top display open from 10:00 to 2:30 pm., lunch for 2 and entry to educational sessions if you wish! You can have up to three staff members attend; be sure to provide their names on the registration form. Set up will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on August 7th.

Exhibitors, please register now—no on-site registration for exhibit space. Registration for attendees will be accepted until the event and on site.