Amazing Grace PNC, Inc. employs a
multi-tiered screening process prior
to hiring new employees. From the
initial application to the first day that
we send them out into the field, we
strive to ensure that only the best and
most experienced Caregivers make it
onto our rosters. In this and future
issues, we will tell you about some of
the ways that we pick these fine
employees from our pool of
applicants, and measures that we
have put into place to filter out poor
candidates and those who enter into
this field to prey upon the elderly and
disabled.
One of our strongest lines of defense
is the CORI
check - a
printed report
of an applic-
ant's criminal
background
which is
accessed via
the Massa-
chusetts
Criminal
History Systems Board (CHSB).
The CHSB was created in 1972 with
the passing of the Criminal Offender
Record Information (CORI) Act and is
responsible for maintaining the law
enforcement telecommunications
network known as the Criminal
Justice Information System (CJIS)
and the processing and
dissemination of Massachusetts
criminal background checks for
non-criminal justice entities.
Amazing Grace Private Nursing Care,
Inc. runs a CORI check on all
potential candidates for employment
prior to placing them on our schedule.
Although many individuals have
minor black marks on their CORI -
from driving with expired registrations
to problems with bounced checks - it
is the violent and repeat offenders
that this check often exposes. We
maintain a strict "no-hire" policy for
applicants with histories of violent
crimes, neglect, theft, fraud or any
other act which shows a pattern of
behavior which may negatively impact
our Clients.
The CORI check is only one of the
screening methods we utilize - stay
tuned to future issues to learn more
about how Amazing Grace PNC, Inc.
is looking out for you!
multi-tiered screening process prior
to hiring new employees. From the
initial application to the first day that
we send them out into the field, we
strive to ensure that only the best and
most experienced Caregivers make it
onto our rosters. In this and future
issues, we will tell you about some of
the ways that we pick these fine
employees from our pool of
applicants, and measures that we
have put into place to filter out poor
candidates and those who enter into
this field to prey upon the elderly and
disabled.
One of our strongest lines of defense
is the CORI
check - a
printed report
of an applic-
ant's criminal
background
which is
accessed via
the Massa-
chusetts
Criminal
History Systems Board (CHSB).
The CHSB was created in 1972 with
the passing of the Criminal Offender
Record Information (CORI) Act and is
responsible for maintaining the law
enforcement telecommunications
network known as the Criminal
Justice Information System (CJIS)
and the processing and
dissemination of Massachusetts
criminal background checks for
non-criminal justice entities.
Amazing Grace Private Nursing Care,
Inc. runs a CORI check on all
potential candidates for employment
prior to placing them on our schedule.
Although many individuals have
minor black marks on their CORI -
from driving with expired registrations
to problems with bounced checks - it
is the violent and repeat offenders
that this check often exposes. We
maintain a strict "no-hire" policy for
applicants with histories of violent
crimes, neglect, theft, fraud or any
other act which shows a pattern of
behavior which may negatively impact
our Clients.
The CORI check is only one of the
screening methods we utilize - stay
tuned to future issues to learn more
about how Amazing Grace PNC, Inc.
is looking out for you!
... that one adult-sized gulp of fluid equals one ounce of fluid, and one
child-sized gulp equals one-half ounce of fluid. You didn't? Now you do.
child-sized gulp equals one-half ounce of fluid. You didn't? Now you do.
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| WE'RE LOOKING OUT FOR YOU... |
| BEAT THE HEAT Staying Hydrated in the Dog Days of Summer |
Approximately 318 Americans each year die from heat-related illnesses
according to the Centers for Disease Control. Sadly, most of these deaths
could have been prevented if the victims had understood the need to remain
properly hydrated and the warning signs to watch out for.
The average adult needs 17 to 20 ounces of fluid prior to beginning any kind of
strenuous activity, followed by an additional 17 to 20 ounces every 20 minutes
or so. When the activity is concluded, you should continue fluid consumption for
another 2 hours, drinking another 24 ounces during this time period.
If you find yourself in a situation where water or other fluids are not readily
available during an activity, it is important to recognize the signs of dehydration
and take action. These may include the obvious symptoms of dry, parched
mouth and a general "thirsty" feeling, as well as headache, fatigue, weakness,
light-headedness, dark or strong-smelling urine and - in severe cases - muscle
cramps, nausea, disorientation or loss of consciousness.
If you are showing signs of mild dehydration, get into the shade or a cool
environment as soon as you can. Rehydrate with water or another beverage
rich in electrolytes like Gatorade. Avoid coffee, tea, soda or other caffeinated
beverages which may actually increase dehydration. If the symptoms are
severe, you may need to be treated in the emergency room of your local
hospital where intravenous rehydration can introduce water and essential
nutrients to your body more quickly than drinking can.
Remember - lastly - that it is essential during hot weather to keep your core
temperature down. Taking a quick dip in a pool or pouring some water over
your head might feel great, but it actually has no effect on your core
temperature - drinking plenty of cool water does.
according to the Centers for Disease Control. Sadly, most of these deaths
could have been prevented if the victims had understood the need to remain
properly hydrated and the warning signs to watch out for.
The average adult needs 17 to 20 ounces of fluid prior to beginning any kind of
strenuous activity, followed by an additional 17 to 20 ounces every 20 minutes
or so. When the activity is concluded, you should continue fluid consumption for
another 2 hours, drinking another 24 ounces during this time period.
If you find yourself in a situation where water or other fluids are not readily
available during an activity, it is important to recognize the signs of dehydration
and take action. These may include the obvious symptoms of dry, parched
mouth and a general "thirsty" feeling, as well as headache, fatigue, weakness,
light-headedness, dark or strong-smelling urine and - in severe cases - muscle
cramps, nausea, disorientation or loss of consciousness.
If you are showing signs of mild dehydration, get into the shade or a cool
environment as soon as you can. Rehydrate with water or another beverage
rich in electrolytes like Gatorade. Avoid coffee, tea, soda or other caffeinated
beverages which may actually increase dehydration. If the symptoms are
severe, you may need to be treated in the emergency room of your local
hospital where intravenous rehydration can introduce water and essential
nutrients to your body more quickly than drinking can.
Remember - lastly - that it is essential during hot weather to keep your core
temperature down. Taking a quick dip in a pool or pouring some water over
your head might feel great, but it actually has no effect on your core
temperature - drinking plenty of cool water does.
| The Human Body is 55% to 65% Water Connective Tissue = 60% Water Muscles = 76% Water Kidneys = 82% Water Liver = 70% Water Blood = 83% Water Brain = 74.5% Water Bones = 22% Water Fat = 20% Water Skin = 70% Water |
"If it were possible
to drain all the
water from a
160-pound man,
his dehydrated
body would
weigh only 64
pounds."
to drain all the
water from a
160-pound man,
his dehydrated
body would
weigh only 64
pounds."
~ Bethesda
Health & Fitness
Center
Health & Fitness
Center
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