The Safety and Health Committee has been in existence since February 2009. It is committed to ensuring that there will be continued safety and health for all consumers and staff throughout all environments of Davidson Homes.

An additional responsibility of this committee is to ensure that persons served have accessibility to various environments and have the ability to overcome barriers encountered in normal life activities. Davidson Homes has established a fund to support expenses to overcome barriers to services.

There were a total of 24 barriers reported to date to the safety committee. Some of these barriers were in the community, but the committee was able to resolve the issues. 88% of all barriers reported have been over-come.
The Safety and Health Committee has established a unique system of training for possible emergencies, such as fire and disasters by practicing drills. Staff and consumers use these drills to practice and document the results. In the first quarter of 2011 there were a total of 124 drills documented with only two recorded as unsatisfactory.

Across the variety of AFL’s, Periodic Services, Group Homes, Day Programs, and Office environments, each is subject to a number of inspections both from external authorities and each is also responsible to complete two self inspections each year.

Weight Loss
Presented with a monthly chart, consumer/guardian record the number of pounds lost fo the month. At the end of each month, the report is sent to the QP. The QP sends the report for the greatest weight loss for the chairperson. Chairperson determines a monthly winner.

Choosing healthy foods
Presented with a monthly chart, consumer/guardian record a point or smiling face for each day that good choices were made. The total score for each month is presented to the QP. The QP presents the top score to the chairperson. Chairperson determines a monthly winner.

Exercise
Presented with a monthly chart, consumer/guardian/AFL record a point or smiling face for each day that fifteen minutes of exercise was accomplished. The total points are presented to the QP at the end of the month. The QP sends the report of the top score for the greatest number of points to the chairperson. Chairperson determines a monthly winner.

The deadline for the Wellness monthly reports is the same as the deadline for documentation at the beginning of each month.

Awards: 1 free T-shirt.

DAVIDSON HOMES, INC WELLNESS PROGRAM WINNER

Awarded each month in each of the three categories. Winners will be anounced in the monthly newsletter.

Any consumer winning a combination of all three awards will be presented with a coupon for a free dinner at a healthy restaurant.

In the even of a tie, both consumers will receive a prize.

There will be a special award each quarter in each of the three contests.

Any consumer accomplishing 6 consecutive months in any of the three areas will be awarded a grand prize of...