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The AV Library News is a monthly newsletter highlighting audiovisual and early childhood intervention resources at the TX DSHS Audiovisual Library.
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New Videos
New Streaming Videos
ECI Books and Videos
Safety Training DVDs
Safety Training Streaming Videos
Winter Weather Safety Month
Discharge Planning for the NICU Patient - Patient Care in the NICU
DVD. 25 min. 2019. Adult. (DV1492)
This program discusses general guidelines and specific criteria for discharge planning for NICU patient. It explains that this planning begins at admission. Several physiologic milestones should be met before they are discharged.
Psychosis - Second Opinion
DVD and Streaming. 27 min. 2015. Senior High - Adult. (DV1489)
Schizoaffective disorder is a form of psychosis and a mental illness in which a person experiences a combination of schizophrenia symptoms. People affected often hallucinate or have delusions, as well as mood disorder symptoms such as mania or depression. Meet Lynne Fisher, whose life was turned upside down by the onset of this illness, as she battled through five years of symptoms to find a treatment plan that enables her to live a constructive and happy life. It answers whether people with serious mental illness more prone to violence and outline five reasons to consult a mental health professional.
Telehealth: The New Normal in the Age of Coronavirus
Streaming. 119 min. 2020. Adult.
Explaining what telehealth is, this video seminar with telehealth consultant and pediatric occupational therapist Tracey Davis presents the benefits and challenges of telehealth and considers issues of insurance. Davis discusses how to switch to telehealth and adapt resources and activities for different (and often challenging) population groups.
The Warning Signs (Mental Health: Manager’s Edition)
Streaming. 5 min. 2020. Adult.
This training video lists the different warning signs to look out for that could signal that someone is suffering from psychological illness, the appropriate questions that can be asked of that person and how to go about asking those questions.
Working Remotely (Mental Health: Worker’s Edition)
Streaming. 13 min. 2020. Adult.
This training video has many useful tips on how to maximize satisfaction and productivity while working remotely, including sections on ergonomics and avoiding distractions in the home. It highlights the importance of setting schedules and how to resist burn-out. It also teaches time management techniques, how to set up a dedicated workspace, and the importance of communication.
The DSHS AV Library contracts with HHSC Early Childhood Intervention to provide library services and maintain a collection of ECI resources.
Here are some of the newest selections in this collection.
Assessment of Young Children: A Collaborative Approach, 2nd ed.
Lisa B. Fiore. 2021. Book. (LB 3051 A846 2020 ECI)
In an era where assessment mandates tend to minimize or dismiss individual differences and creativity, resulting in punitive outcomes or inertia, this guide provides teachers with a collaborative approach to assessment that emphasizes the importance of bringing children and families into the process. Now in its second edition, this book explores both standardized and authentic assessment, work sampling systems, and observation skills.
Autism Parent Handbook: Start with the End Goal in Mind
Raun Melmed. 2021. Book. (WS 350.8 P4 M527 2021 ECI)
This book guides parents through the steps of early intervention by demonstrating ways to achieve the optimal outcomes. Wherever a parent is on the parenting journey, now is the time to look forward and plant seeds for the future. The shared goal is to enhance each child’s journey towards his or her fullest potential. This is a compassionate and optimistic guide for the early years and beyond.
Watch Us Grow! Scenes from Highscope Infant-Toddler Programs
DVD. 171 min. 2017. Professional. (DD0842)
This two disc set illustrates the Highscope approach in action through 90 short video clips. These clips show learning experiences, developmental indicators, and teaching practices with young children. It is an engaging learning tool for caregivers of infants and toddlers.
Breathe Safely: The Proper Use of Respiratory Protection
DVD and Streaming. 9 min. 2018. Adult. (DV1361)
The purpose of this program is to provide employees with an understanding of the respiratory hazards they may encounter in their work areas and how to use the proper respiratory protection to prevent exposures to such hazards. Topics include medical evaluations and fit testing; employee responsibility to wear respiratory protection; particulate (filter) respirators; chemical cartridge respirators; PAPRS, SCBAS, & SARS; user seal checks; cleaning, disinfecting, and storing respirators.
Infection Control for the Medical Assistant: Part 2 - Preventing Bloodborne Pathogen Transmission
DVD and Streaming. 25 min. 2021. Professional. (DV1461)
Part 2 of this series focuses on the common bloodborne pathogens medical assistants should be concerned about, OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens rule, and how to be protected using personal protective equipment (PPE). It identifies body fluids that can carry bloodborne pathogens. It explains important safety strategies found in both Universal Precautions and Standard Precautions.
Proper Body Mechanics and Back Safety
DVD. 8 min. 2011. Adult. (DV0717)
This program teaches home care personnel and family caregivers the principles of body mechanics and the importance of learning to move correctly to avoid injury. Topics include the definition of posture, proper posture when standing and lifting, the principles of body mechanics, body mechanics during wheelchair transfers, loading and unloading a wheelchair from a vehicle, the importance of patience and planning to prevent injury.
Safety Training Streaming Videos from AP Safety Training/Aurora
DOT Hours of Service
Streaming. 26 min. 2021. Adult.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has established "Hours of Service" regulations for commercial drivers who transport property and passengers. Setting limits on the amount of time drivers can spend behind the wheel helps to prevent fatigue that can lead to accidents, injuries and worse. This program focuses on the rules and regulations for truckers who move freight. It will discuss the purpose of these rules, what the regulations themselves require and what truck drivers need to do to comply with them to stay safe on the road.
Food Handling Safety
Streaming. 22 min. 2021. Adult.
This program discusses the contamination hazards that are associated with food handling, and the materials, equipment and safe work practices employees should use to ensure that the foods they prepare won't make someone else sick.
To the Point About: The Safe Operation of Powered Pallet Jacks
Streaming. 15 min. 2022. Adult.
This program includes important safety topics when dealing with powered pallet jacks, such as how to perform pre-operational inspections, the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to use on the job, how to lift and travel with a load, and how to safely maneuver around pedestrians, inclines, and loading docks. Available in English or Spanish.
Winter Weather Safety Month Cold Stress
DVD. 14 min. 2006. Adult. (DV0399)
Hypothermia and frostbite can set in without warning and can happen in freezers, refrigerators, and underground. This program educates viewers
on hypothermia and frostbite, their warning signs, and the safety measures to take before working in the cold.
Cold Stress and Hypothermia
Streaming. 9 min. 2019. Professional.
Outdoor workers can experience cold and wet weather conditions. Cold and wet weather can begin to have negative effects on the body starting at 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Known as cold stress, it can threaten worker safety on the job. This safety video helps outdoor workers understand and recognize cold stress and why it’s important to watch for the effects of cold stress and hypothermia on the job.
Winter Safety
Streaming. 15 min. 2019. Adult.
This video on winter safety covers how to keep warm in the cold, driving safely in sloppy weather, having fun safely outdoors, and staying safe through holiday activities.
Winter Walking: Staying on Your Feet
Streaming. 10 min. 2013. Adult.
Winter walking is a seasonal safety issue when thousands of serious injuries happen. This safety video explains the need to adjust walking behavior and techniques when the snow falls. Viewers learn to adjust walking techniques and what techniques to use to minimize the effects of a fall.
To borrow any books or videos listed above, please email avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov.
Click on the streaming links to register to receive access information for each online video service. Only one registration per streaming service is required. To access a complete list of books and videos, visit the library catalog at www.texashealthlibrary.com.
To subscribe, please send an email to avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov with Subscribe to AV Library News in the subject line.
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New DVDs
New Streaming Videos - Films on Demand
ECI Books and DVDs
Safety Training DVDs
Safety Training Streaming Videos
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Complications During and Immediately After Birth (Patient Care in the NICU)
DVD. 24 min. 2019. Professional. (DV1491)
About 10% of newborns need assistance with breathing or admission to a NICU. This program examines the range of complications that may be present during or immediately after delivery. It begins with a discussion of preparation and initial assessment. It then presents the range of immediate interventions for an unstable baby, focusing on airway, breathing, and cardiovascular interventions. Next, special considerations are discussed including premature births, diaphragmatic hernia, robin syndrome, choanal atresia, meconium aspiration, spina bifida, and hydrocephalus.
Post-COVID-19 'Long Haulers' Acute and Chronic Effects: Evaluation and Treatment
DVD. 239 min. 2021. Professional. (DV1495)
This video seminar explains what long haulers are and examines the symptoms and early warning signs associated with delayed post-COVID recovery. It addresses the hyper-immune response, the inflammatory response, and the cytokine storm that can cause so many issues.
Manage Overload and Relieve Stress - Skills for Me
DVD. 10 min. 2022. Adult. (DV1499)
This program is for people struggling with issues of stress, anxiety and overload that affect them at work and at home. Viewers learn to how manage stress and overload, and restore work-life balance by changing mindsets, and taking positive action to get back in control. Psychologists give practical advice for what people can do to manage time and priorities, and take control to relieve stress and overload.
New Streaming Videos from Films on Demand:
The Warning Signs (Mental Health – Manager’s Edition)
Streaming. 5 min. 2020. Professional.
This training video lists the different warning signs to look out for that could signal that someone is suffering from psychological illness, the appropriate questions that can be asked of that person, and how to go about asking those questions.
What You Do and Say to Keep Bullies Away
Streaming. 7 min. 2019. Junior High – Senior High.
Bullying hurts everyone. When someone or a group of people with more power repeatedly and intentionally harm or terrorize a person with less power, someone helpless to respond, that's bullying. The best protection against bullying is to know how to recognize it and understand your options in choosing how to respond to it.
Working Remotely (Mental Health: Worker’s Edition)
Streaming. 13 min. 2020. Professional.
This training program offers tips on how to maximize enjoyment and productivity while working remotely. By watching this training video, you will learn the importance of setting schedules and how to resist burn-out. You’ll also learn time management techniques, how to set up a dedicated workspace, and the importance of communication. It includes sections on ergonomics and avoiding distractions in the home.
ECI Books and DVDs:
The DSHS AV Library contracts with HHSC Early Childhood Intervention to provide library services and maintain a collection of ECI resources.
Here are some of the newest selections in this collection.
Active Learning
DVD. 35 min. 2016. Adult. (DD0841)
Infants and toddlers are naturally active learners. This video illustrates the elements of an active learning programs as caregivers understand, support and encourage young children.
Big Sis Visits the NICU
Terri Major-Kincade. 2021. Book. (WS 410 M234 2021 ECI)
This book follows six-year-old Nicole, an excited brand-new big sis whose brother has been born six weeks early and is now a new patient in the neonatal intensive care unit or NICU. Nicole goes on a tour of NICU with Dr. Terri, the neonatologist, and learns all about the world of preemies, which is now the new world of her little brother, Charlie.
Coaching and Consultation Practices in Early Childhood
Laurie A. Dinnebeil. 2023. Book. (LB1775.6 D585 2023 ECI)
This book introduces multiple models of professional collaboration and offers in‐depth guidance on how to implement an effective consultation/coaching model in early childhood settings. From big‐picture considerations to small logistical details, professionals will learn the entire process of creating, maintaining, and evaluating a successful coaching relationship.
Safety Training DVDs:
GHS: The Basics
DVD. 5 min. 2018. Professional. (DV1362)
GHS (Globally Harmonized System) is a method of identifying chemicals and their associated hazards. This video provides viewers with the basics
of GHS and describes the resources they can use to properly identify the hazards they may face, protective measures to minimize these hazards,
and other pertinent information.
Infection Control in Healthcare: Safe Work Practices
DVD and Streaming. 14 min. 2014. Professional. (DV1445)
Safe practices have been developed by OSHA, the CDC and NIOSH to help prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. Introducing infection control policies, this program explains the importance of performing proper hand hygiene, show how to properly perform the different hand hygiene methods and fingernail care, demonstrates use of personal protective equipment (PPE), teaches how to remove PPE properly, and discusses considerations related to infection control safe practices.
Orientation to Laboratory Safety
DVD and Streaming. 11 min. 2010. Professional. (DV0730)
This program provides an overview of laboratory safety and informs new employees of basic laboratory safety. Viewers also learn how to properly
use safety showers and eyewash stations. The final program segment explains the proper handling and storage of flammables and explosives.
Safety Training Streaming Videos from Training Network Now/Streamery:
HACCP in the Food Industry
Streaming. 16 min. 2021. Professional. (English and Spanish)
This video discusses the most widely used international food safety program, the “Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points” system, which ensures that the food reaching consumers is safe enough to eat. Topics covered in the course include developing a HACCP plan, hazards, critical control points, verification, and recordkeeping.
To the Point About: Ladder Safety
Streaming. 14 min. 2017. Professional. (English and Spanish)
This program provides an overview of the safe work practices employees must follow to prevent falls from ladders and other injuries. Topics covered include common ladder mistakes, ladder selection and inspection, climbing and working on a ladder safety.
Safety: What’s Your Role?
Streaming. 17 min. 2021. Professional. (English and Spanish)
This program tells the story of two serious workplace incidents from the point of view of those involved. Viewers learn to recognize the behaviors and actions that contributed to the incidents such as being a bad influence, risk-taking, complacency, rushing and being timid about speaking up. Viewers learn that setting good examples, being receptive to safety advice, avoiding shortcuts, speaking up, and being a safety advocate are roles that prevent injuries and improve the overall safety culture.
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders for Home Health
Streaming. 107 min. 2019. Professional.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among people aged 65 and older. This important program was developed specifically for Home Health and will be presented in three parts. It discusses the stages of Alzheimer’s and the modifications that can be made in the home to help these patients.
Love is Listening: Dementia Without Loneliness
DVD. 56 min. 2018. Adult. (DV1409)
This documentary offers insights from globally recognized authorities in the arts, science, and religion on how to remove fear and uncertainty and connect with those struggling with dementia. It explains the validation method of communication. Viewers learn what it means to truly listen and communicate with dementia patients.
The Nursing Assistant: Dementia Care Part 1 (2021 edition)
Streaming. 21 min. 2021. Professional.
This program examines how dementia affects behavior and the challenges it poses for caregivers. It discusses how a decline in mental functioning can contribute to difficult behavior, presents examples of changes in mental function and behaviors brought on by dementia, and considers the causes
of dementia. It also examines actions to take when a resident becomes agitated and resists care. It looks at four triggers that can make a dementia resident agitated.
To borrow any books or videos listed above, please email avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov.
Click on the streaming links to register to receive access information for each online video service. Only one registration per streaming service is required.
To access a complete list of books and videos, visit the library catalog at www.texashealthlibrary.com.
To subscribe, please send an email to avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov with Subscribe to AV Library News in the subject line.
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New Videos
New Streaming Videos
ECI Books and Videos
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National Bullying Prevention Month
A Life Unbound
DVD. 53 min. 2020. Adult. (DV1488)
Whether it’s autism, cerebral palsy, stroke or dementia, cutting edge neuroscience is beginning to change what’s possible when it comes to recovery and prevention. The world’s top neuroscientists explore brain plasticity strategies and the role these strategies can play in revolutionizing the human experience.
Death of a Neonate - Patient Care in the NICU
DVD. 17 min. 2019. Adult. (DV1490)
The neonatal period is between birth and 28 days of life. In the United States, about 19,000 newborns die each year. This program addresses
the difficult situation of the loss of an infant.
New Streaming Videos from Alexander Street Press:
Communicating with Persons with Dementia
Streaming. 18 min. 2018. Professional.
Viewers will learn how to recognize the difficulties in communicating with
a person with dementia along with effective interventions to solve the problems created by these difficulties. Effective communication is crucial if people with dementia are to maintain their ties to social groups.
Dementia Behavior Management
Streaming. 19 min. 2019. Professional.
It is common for problem behaviors to occur among older adults in the long-term care setting. It can negatively impact the residents’ health and quality of life and affect caregivers and other residents within the facility. After viewing the program, you will be able to list four reasons why disruptive behaviors may occur; identify the 5 Rs to prevent problem behaviors; explain what a catastrophic reaction is and what provokes it; and list six ways to defuse and de-escalate potential danger.
The DSHS AV Library contracts with HHSC Early Childhood Intervention
to provide library services and maintain a collection of ECI resources.
Here are some of the newest selections in this collection.
Anxiety Management for Kids on the Autism Spectrum: Your Guide
to Preventing Meltdowns and Unlocking Potential
Christopher Lynch. 2019. Book. (WS 350.8 P4 L987 2019 ECI)
This book identifies five factors – rigidity, sensory sensitivities, social challenges, communication barriers, task frustration - that are commonly known to elicit anxiety in children with autism and breaks down how to tackle each factor in a manageable and effective way.
Assessment: Recommended Practices for Young Children and Families
Washington, D.C.: Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. 2020. Book. (LB 3051 A846 2020 ECI)
The 7th edition of this book offers professionals and families multiple ways
to implement the assessment practices across the settings in which children grow and learn.
Safety Training DVDs:
Preventing Needlestick Injuries for Medical Assistants
DVD. 18 min. 2021. Professional. (DV1462)
This video offers a detailed look at safety devices, techniques and guidance for preventing a needlestick injury. It identifies viruses and other infections that can be spread through needlestick injuries. It describes efforts that have been made to prevent needlestick injuries and increase safety for medical assistants and other healthcare workers.
Protecting Your Body at Work Part 1: Your Muscles and Bones
DVD. 13 min. 2012. Professional. (DV1388)
The first in a 3-part series, this program explains how muscles and bones of the body work together to move. It describes common back injuries that can occur from moving incorrectly and how to avoid them.
Protecting Your Body at Work Part 2: Mechanics of Lifting and Moving
DVD. 13 min. 2012. Professional. (DV1389)
The second in a 3-part series, this program demonstrates and describes the mechanics of lifting and moving weight, including using appropriate muscle groups, using the center of gravity, and balance.
Protecting Your Body at Work Part 3: Moving Patients Safely
DVD. 15 min. 2012. Professional. (DV0934)
The third in a 3-part series, this program demonstrates and describes ways healthcare workers can maintain their own safety and avoid injury when they move, turn, and ambulate patients, and when to obtain the assistance of another person or a lifting device.
Safety Training Streaming Videos from AP Safety Training/Aurora
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Streaming. 15 min. 2021. Adult.
A confined space is defined as any space that is large enough to enter and perform work, has limited or restricted means of entry or exit, and is not designed for continuous employee occupancy. Examples of confined spaces include manholes, tanks, vessels, and pits. Topics include confined space entry team and their duties; entry permits; hazardous atmospheres; atmospheric testing & monitoring; and mechanical & engulfment hazards.
Safe Use and Operation of Forklifts
Streaming. 21 min. 2021. Adult.
Forklifts, also called lift trucks or powered industrial trucks, are powerful machines that are invaluable in the movement of products and materials
in warehousing, industry and construction. OSHA regulates their use and requires operators of powered industrial trucks to receive general training
on their operation as well as "hands-on" practical training. Topics include training requirements needed to operate a forklift; handling and stability characteristics; pre-operational and operational inspections; lifting and placing loads; how to operate safely around pedestrians and other safety considerations; and loading dock and trailer safety.
To the Point About Compressed Air Safety
Streaming. 12 min. 2019. Adult.
Ensuring that we use compressed air safely can prevent injuries and save lives. Topics include pre-use inspection, personal protective equipment, safe work practices, hazards of cleaning with compressed air, pressure-reducing nozzles and dead man’s switches.
National Bullying Prevention Month
Bullying and Suicide: Think About It
DVD and Streaming. 21 min. 2014. Adult. (DV0923)
Structured around two scenarios in which a boy and a girl commit suicide after repeatedly being bullied, this video offers valuable insights into bully and victim psychology, types of bullying, and anti-bullying behavior. Alternate scenarios are included that illustrate how bystanders to bullying can help neutralize some of the cumulative psychological effects of bullying that can push students to take their own lives.
Bullying Prevention: Taking Action/Prevenir el Hostigamiento: Tomar Posicion (English/Spanish)
DVD. 16 min. 2010. Adult. (DV0916)
Adults can deter bullying in the school environment by understanding the behavior, learning how to deal with it, and by taking action. This program teaches what bullying is, why children are reluctant to report it, how to detect bullying and intervene, how to deal with the students involved, and working with parents.
Preventing Workplace Bullying and Harassment
Streaming. 14 min. 2020. Adult.
This training program features three scenarios where the viewer decides which scenario depicts bullying taking place and which doesn’t. It also covers the effects of bullying on the individuals and the legal consequences of bullying in the workplace.
Social Media Bullying: Cristina's Story
DVD. 20 min. 2017. Adult. (DV1332)
At the age of 13, a boy approached Cristina asking her to be his girlfriend. She declined the boy’s offer, and he became angry, threatening that she would regret it. One day Cristina came to school, and everyone eyed her every move. Whispers in ears and people laughing at her, she felt something was terribly wrong. A friend finally told her this boy had circulated a nude photo on line saying that it was Cristina although the person’s face was not seen. Cristina was ultimately forced to seek a fresh start at a new high school. Cristina reflects on her ordeal and gives advice on how to deal with social media bullying.
To borrow books or videos, please email avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov.
Click on the streaming links to register to receive access information for each online video service. Only one registration per streaming service is required.
To access a complete list of books and videos, visit the library catalog at www.texashealthlibrary.com.
To subscribe, please send an email to avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov with Subscribe to AV Library News in the subject line.
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National Recovery Month
New Videos:
Diabetes Meal Planning
DVD. 69 min. 2018. Adult. (DV1485)
This program with nutritionist Marlisa Brown offers practical strategies for planning meals for patients with diabetes, presenting recommendations for specific nutrient modifications, nutrition assessment, patient monitoring and evaluation methods, and problem-solving skills. It also considers different nutritional issues with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
The Stages of Labor: A Visual Guide for Teens, 3rd ed.
DVD. 37 min. 2020. Senior High – Adult. (DV1486)
This video focuses specifically on the birth experiences of teens. Viewers see the birth process as 3D animation illustrates what happens inside the body during each of the four stages of labor. It features interviews with young adult parents.
Aging and Longevity
DVD. 23 min. 2018. Adult. (DV1487)
Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores aging and longevity from stunning Sardinia to a combined nursing home. We know more than ever about how we age, but we don't fully understand why, or how to age well, as lifespans continue to rise.
New Streaming Videos from Films on Demand:
Steroids and PEDs: A Losing Formula
Streaming. 8 min. 2020. Adult.
This video explains why steroids and PEDs (performance-enhancing drugs) are the wrong choices for young athletes. Although steroids and other PEDs offer quick routes to big muscles, they come with a wide range of unpleasant and unhealthy side effects. Severe acne, unchecked anger, decreased appetite, stunted growth, excess body hair, and kidney disease are just a few of the unwanted side effects steroid users may experience.
Stress Management (Mental Health: Worker’s Edition)
Streaming. 8 min. 2020. Adult.
This stress management training program details 10 easy-to-follow tips for reducing your stress levels. It shows the importance of diet and exercise for managing stress.
Suicide Warning Signs (Mental Health: Manager’s Edition)
Streaming. 7 min. 2019. Teen - Adult.
Suicide is a leading cause of death among teens and is often linked to depression or other mood disorders and mental illnesses. While it can
be hard to predict who might attempt suicide, but if you think a friend or family member might be at risk, there are signs to watch for. It's important
to understand the actions and patterns that warn of suicide and when to step in and offer a helping hand.
ECI Books and Videos:
The DSHS AV Library contracts with HHSC Early Childhood Intervention to provide library services and maintain a collection of ECI resources.
Here are some of the newest selections in this collection.
Understanding Infant & Child Safety
DVD. 42 min. 2019. Adult. (DD0839)
Infant and childhood accidents are preventable when parents and caretakers learn how to reduce the risk. This video provides and demonstrates life-saving safety information in an encouraging way, that is not scary to reduce safety risks.
Assessment of Young Children: A Collaborative Approach, 2nd ed.
Book. 2021. (LB 3051 A846 2020 ECI)
In an era where assessment mandates tend to minimize or dismiss individual differences and creativity, resulting in punitive outcomes or inertia, this guide provides teachers with a collaborative approach to assessment that emphasizes the importance of bringing children and families into the process. Now in its second edition, this book explores both standardized and authentic assessment, work sampling systems, and observation skills.
Autism Parent Handbook: Start with the End Goal in Mind
Book. 2021. (WS 350.8 P4 M527 2021 ECI)
This book walks parents through the steps of early intervention by demonstrating ways to achieve the most optimal outcomes for their child and themselves.
Safety Training DVDs:
Asbestos Awareness Employee Basic Training
DVD. 18 min. 2011. Adult. (DV0748)
This program covers topics where asbestos training is required by various government safety regulations and forms the core of the two-hour asbestos awareness training requirement mandated by OSHA. It is ideal for custodians, maintenance workers, and others who might contact asbestos containing materials during their work.
Confined Spaces: Permit Required
DVD. 20 min. 2011. Adult. (DV0759)
This training program is designed to provide employees with the safety basics and necessary skills involved in confined space entry necessary to comply with 29 CFR 1910.146.
Electrical Safety
DVD. 23 min. 2015. Professional. (DV1367)
Without a basic understanding of how electricity behaves and what effects electricity can have on the human body, it is very difficult to understand what we as individuals can or should do to reduce the risks associated with specific electrical hazards. This program covers basic facts and basic rules that apply to electricity. It covers the effects of current on the human body, common hazards, and hazard control.
Safety Training Streaming Videos from Training Network Now/Streamery:
Three Keys to Safe Driving - Prepare, Anticipate & Defend (Concise)
Streaming. 10 min. 2018.
This video discusses three key elements of a safe driving strategy that allow vehicle operators to drive safely – prepare, anticipate, and defend. Other topics covered include preparing yourself and your vehicle, anticipating driving hazards, avoiding distracted and fatigued driving, speeding, following too closely, and aggressive driving.
Severe Weather Safety: Prepare, Survive & Recover
Streaming. 18 min. 2019.
Because severe weather can strike anywhere without notice, you must be ready to respond appropriately. The purpose of this program is to review the proper actions that should be taken before, during, and after a severe weather event. Topics covered include common types of severe weather, watches and warnings, emergency training and response, survival tips and recovery.
To The Point About Fire Prevention & Response
Streaming. 11 min. 2015 (English and Spanish)
Our workplace is full of hazards, hazards than can hurt us or even kill us. Controlling these hazards and preventing injuries is the point of a company’s safety and health program. One such hazard is the risk of work materials, equipment and other objects catching on fire. Correcting fire hazards and knowing how to respond to a fire can prevent injuries and save lives.
National Recovery Month / SAMHSA
Bill W. - A Documentary About the Co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous
DVD. 104 min. 2012. Adult - Professional. (DV1071)
Awarded Best Documentary 2013 Voice Award from SAMHSA, this film tells the story of Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. Bill was a man near death from alcoholism. This film uses interviews, recreations, and rare archival material to reveal how the man known simply as Bill W. found a way out of his own addiction and then forged a path for countless others to follow to aid in their recovery.
Confident Parenting in Recovery
Streaming. 93 min. 2016. Adult.
People in recovery often are trying to be the best parent possible in the absence of strong family support or role models. This program offers advice and tools from educators, counselors, and parents who have unique perspectives, because they have also struggled with the same parenting challenges. Topics covered include discovering your parenting style, setting boundaries, parenting while navigating through trauma, and more. Ideal for a variety of settings including treatment centers, mental health centers, and correctional facilities, this video can help those in early recovery increase their chances of living a healthy life.
Drugs of Abuse: Treatment and Recovery
DVD. 90 min. 2012. Adult-Professional (DV1162)
In this video, doctors and clinicians join individuals in recovery to discuss the symptoms and consequences of drug abuse, the neurobiology of addiction, substance abuse treatment, and life in recovery. It offers an inside look at the disease of addiction, the treatment process, and long-term recovery. Specific drugs discussed include alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, heroin, cocaine, synthetic marijuana, inhalants, prescription drugs, and more.
Facing Fears in Recovery
DVD. 59 min. 2017. Adult. (DV1291)
Great for people new to recovery, this video is a discussion with seven recovering people and family members in recovery. They discuss the fears associated with being new to 12-step meetings, finding a higher power, race, intimacy, health issues, what other people think of you, doing a 4th and 5th step, making amends, and criminal charges.
Recovery Basics: How to Start Strong and Keep Going
DVD or Streaming. 60 min. 2016. Adult.
This video helps smooth the transition from addiction to recovery. By equipping those in recovery with the strategies and tools needed, it helps them learn how small choices can have big consequences. A mental health expert discusses six basic topics - starting your recovery, preventing relapse, managing your day, managing thoughts and feelings, building healthy relationships, and keeping it going. Specific techniques that address cravings, triggers, negative influences, conflicting emotions, shame, guilt, and relapse are all presented in a way that is easy to understand.
To borrow any books or videos listed above, please email avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov.
Click on the streaming links to register to receive access information for each online video service. Only one registration per streaming service is required. To access a complete list of books and videos, visit the library catalog at www.texashealthlibrary.com.
To subscribe, please send an email to avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov with Subscribe to AV Library News in the subject line.
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ECI Books
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Special Topic: Bloodborne Pathogens in Schools
National Wellness Month
New Streaming Videos from Films on Demand:
Managing the Risks (Mental Health: Manager’s Edition)
Streaming. 5 min. 2020. Adult.
This training program details the psychosocial risk factors that can be in any workplace. Managers will see the stigma of mental illness vs. physical injury. They will also learn about the importance of measuring the effectiveness of any controls put in place.
Manual Handling Injury Prevention (Mental Health: Worker’s Edition)
Streaming. 15 min. 2020. Adult.
This training program focuses on the physiology of the musculoskeletal system and shows in detail how and why we can do damage to our spines.
It also goes through a step-by-step process of how to prevent manual handling injuries in the workplace.
Mental vs. Physical (Mental Health: Manager’s Edition)
Streaming. 6 min. 2020. Adult.
This training program compares the reactions of employees to physical vs. mental illness. Managers will learn that promoting mental health in the workplace is a shared responsibility and ways that one can promote mental health. It shows the importance of talking openly and positively about it and the dangers of assumptions when dealing with mental health.
Mental vs. Physical (Mental Health: Worker's Edition)
Streaming. 5 min. 2020. Adult.
This training program compares the reactions of employees to physical vs. mental illness. Employees will learn that promoting mental health in the workplace is a shared responsibility and ways that one can promote mental health. It shows the importance of talking openly and positively about it and the dangers of assumptions when dealing with mental health.
The Nursing Assistant: Understanding and Caring for Residents with Depression
Streaming. 24 min. 2021. Professional.
Research shows that depression among nursing home residents is under-recognized and undertreated. This program defines depression and looks at stressful experiences that may lead to depression in older adults. It looks at signs of depression that should be reported, considers why some older adults are uncomfortable or reluctant to admit they are struggling with depression, and examines how the CNA can help create an environment of well-being for depressed residents.
Preventing Workplace Bullying and Harassment (Mental Health: Worker’s Edition)
Streaming. 14 min. 2020. Adult.
This training program features 3 scenarios where the viewer decides which scenario depicts bullying taking place and which doesn’t. It also covers the effects of bullying on individuals and the legal consequences of bullying in the workplace.
ECI Books:
The DSHS AV Library contracts with HHSC Early Childhood Intervention to provide library services and maintain a collection of ECI resources.
Here are some of the newest selections in this collection.
Assessment of young children: a collaborative approach.
Lisa B. Fiore. 2021. (LB 3051 F518 2021 ECI)
In an era where assessment mandates tend to minimize or dismiss individual differences and creativity, resulting in punitive outcomes or inertia, this guide provides teachers with a collaborative approach to assessment that emphasizes the importance of bringing children and families into the process. Now in its second edition, this book explores both standardized and authentic assessment, work sampling systems, and observation skills.
Working well with babies: comprehensive competencies for educators of infants and toddlers.
Clare D. Vallotton. 2021. (LB 1139.23 V193 2021 ECI)
This book describes the comprehensive competencies (including the knowledge, dispositions, and skills) that educators of infants and toddlers must have to provide optimal support for infants and toddlers. Designed as a learning resource for both in-service and pre-service infant/toddler practitioners, this text details the nine competency dimensions of infant/toddler educators developed by the Collaborative for Understanding the Pedagogy of Infant/Toddler Development (CUPID).
Safety Training DVDs:
Confined Spaces: Permit Required
DVD. 20 min. 2011. Adult. (DV0759)
This training program is designed to provide employees with the safety basics and necessary skills involved in confined space entry necessary to comply with 29 CFR 1910.146.
First Aid for Schools
DVD. 20 min. 2013. Adult. (DV850)
This program teaches basic first aid procedures and specific steps to follow for the most common emergencies that occur at schools. Viewers will learn about evaluating the scene, choking, head, neck, and back injuries, broken bones, cuts, impaled objects, human bites, chemical burns, eye injuries, bee sting reactions, fainting, heat emergencies, nose bleeds, dental injuries, and muscle and joint injuries.
Stranger Danger Awareness: The Five Traps
DVD. 10 min. 2015. Elementary. (DV1182)
Through acted-out dramatic vignettes, this program demonstrates 5 traps that are commonly used by child abusers to lure children away from their surroundings and into harm’s way. Your viewers will see how strangers they encounter on the street, in stores, on the way to school, or out in cyberspace can be dangerous regardless of their appearance. The traps
are the pet trap, the playmate trap, the car trap, the tech trap, and the authority trap.
Safety Training Streaming Videos from AP Safety Training:
Managing Sleep: Feel Awake and Rested
Streaming. 10 min. 2019. Adult.
Fatigue, drowsiness or just simply being too tired? Poor sleep is taking a toll on society. It can affect our productivity, our social life, and even our health and safety. This program discusses the practices and habits we all can develop to manage these issues so we can improve both the quantity and quality of our sleep to lead safer, healthier, and more productive lives. Topics include sleep pressure and circadian rhythm, the various stages of sleep, the importance of managing your sleep, practices, and habits for good sleep hygiene, and methods for combatting the risks of odd-hour shift work and drowsy driving.
Office Fire Prevention and Response
Streaming. 15 min. 2023. Adult.
To help prevent fires, office workers must understand and follow good fire prevention practices, such as office housekeeping, which keeps combustible items from accumulating and removes them from proximity to heat sources. This video discusses ways to prevent fires in the office, how to respond to an emergency, participating in fire drills, and the use of fire extinguishers.
OSHA Recordkeeping for Managers and Supervisors
Streaming. 16 min. 2019. Adult.
This video provides the information employees need to help a facility comply with OSHA's revised regulations and allows an organization to quickly identify and eliminate repetitive hazardous situations. Topics covered include the importance of recordkeeping, definitions, and examples of work-related illnesses and injuries and information employees should provide about an incident.
Special Topic: Bloodborne Pathogens in Schools:
Bloodborne Pathogens for Schoolteachers
Streaming. 10 min. 2010. Adult.
This program is a practical guide designed for teachers and other school employees on how to deal with a situation when a potential bloodborne pathogen exposure occurs. Topics covered include what bloodborne pathogens are, diseases that could be transmitted, potential exposure routes, and how to protect yourself from exposure.
Bloodborne Pathogens in Schools: The Fundamentals
DVD. 14 min. 2010. Adult. (DV0581)
Viewers will be able to identify the symptoms of three common bloodborne pathogens and trace how the three bloodborne pathogens spread. They will learn about proper hand hygiene and how to put standard precautions into place as well as how to respond to bleeding emergencies.
National Wellness Month:
Fitness and Wellness
DVD. 15 min. 2015. Adult. (DV1373)
This DVD shows viewers how to set and reach reasonable goals while eliminating bad habits that can hold them back. Viewers will learn about eating right, exercise, stress, and the dangers of smoking, alcohol, and
drug use.
Stress: The Good, The Bad, and The Healthy
DVD. 23 min. 2012. Teen-Adult. (DV0784)
Real teens talk about the types of situations that cause them to become too stressed. These include academic pressures, family pressures, financial worries, social pressures, and self-imposed pressures to excel. They also describe their experience with the harmful effects of stress including headaches, anxiety, depression, and strained relationships with family and friends. Dr. Montminy, a child psychologist and wellness coach, and a group of teens talk about how to successfully manage stress with everyday activities.
The Wellness Series (2019) is an outstanding 5-part series on dealing with depression, coping with loss, and acceptance of self. You will benefit from the encouraging messages, beautiful imagery, soothing narratives, and comforting music.
Part 1 (DV1426A) has two DVD titles:
It Gets Better: How to Avoid Depression. (6 min.)
Explore ways to move through depression, observe a visualization of a positive perspective, and remind yourself that you are here for a reason.
A sincere, touching, and reassuring film for anyone feeling overwhelmed, bullied, or severely depressed. Sadness is a normal reaction to stressful events. Depression is more serious than sadness. If untreated, it can be a recurring disorder. Learning skills to manage stress will help you cope and become more resilient.
So Much to Live for Today: How to Cope with Depression. (2 min.)
Learn activities available to help you cope with depression, observe how much is waiting for you and see how fun and recreation can elevate your mood. A short film designed to show the vast number of activities that are open to you when you choose. Processing problems is very important and so is interaction and exercise.
Part 2 (DV1427A) has two DVD titles:
The Wonders of a Positive Self-Image. (4 min.)
How can we feel more positive in the moment? How can we relax and
feel more comfortable? How can we express gratitude? A breathtaking visualization of nature's beauty and the precious uniqueness of the human heart. Presented is a life perspective and sensitive training that will reduce stress. Depression is more serious than sadness. If untreated, it can be a recurring disorder. Learning skills to manage stress will help you cope and become more resilient.
The Chance of Being Positive: Learn the Power of Positive Thinking. (4 min.)
Learn the power of positive thinking, compassion, and gratitude. An inspiring short film on positive thinking, compassion, and gratitude. It
can be said that what we put in our minds at bedtime may well affect our attitude in the morning. The importance of a positive self-image cannot be overstated. Thinking and acting positively, especially in times of trouble, will help you with coping, reduce stress, and may bring about a higher outcome.
Part 3 (DV1428A) has three DVD titles:
The Inspiration to Exercise. (2 min.)
Learn the importance of walking, bike riding, and the importance of an exercise program. No matter your age, it is sometimes challenging to begin an exercise program. Sometimes we need a helpful nudge. Here is your starting point.
Life is like a Journey on a Train: How to Find Connection and Purpose. (3 min.)
Learn the basic rules of the track, the importance of interesting people, and how to contribute to peace. Metaphorically, life is like a journey on a train. Our parents and guardians taught us the rules of the tracks. Going through life, we all strive for connection and purpose. Much like the road signs on a highway, we sometimes need assurance we're going in the right direction. Choices abound as we pass the many stops. The longer the ride, the more the memories. They will bring you comfort when the ride is slow. If you see the journey as hopeless, it will be. If you see the journey as hopeful, it will be. This moment is the perfect moment to pause and ponder.
How to Find Contentment: Learn How the Past Impacts Our Present and Future. (3 min.)
Learn how the past impacts our present and future, how special moments live on, and the importance of treasuring special moments.
It is extraordinary how special moments from our past can bring joy to the present. We must cherish the precious moments each day as they will bring contentment in our future.
Part 4 has one DVD title:
The Impact of Being Human: Improving Mental Health (30 min.) (DV1429)
This award-winning short film will teach you how the body and brain function, observe how we can dispel the stigma of mental health, and
see how your mental health impacts a community. This highly sensitive suicide prevention film contrasts how childhood experiences affect perspectives in adulthood. Learn the reasons for addictions, self-loathing, and why we cannot get what we think we need while, at the same time, widening the context of how we look at ourselves, others, and the world. Learning about yourself has never been easier.
Part 5 has one DVD title:
Coping with Loss: The Process of Mourning (24 min.) (DV1430)
Separate the myths from facts about bereavement, explore the process of mourning and moving on, and learn how to be supportive and supportable. Losing someone you love or something you care about can be very painful. There is no right way or wrong way to grieve; however, there are healthy ways to cope with pain as well as ways to help you move on. Grief is a natural response to the loss of a loved one, a divorce or break-up of a relationship, the loss of a job, or the death of a pet. Grief is normal and should be experienced, not prevented. It is important to be supportive as they can greatly benefit from your patience and kindness.
To borrow any books or videos listed above, please email avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov. To view a complete list of books and videos, visit the library catalog at www.texashealthlibrary.com.
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Highlighting AV and ECI Resources at the AV Library
New Videos
New Streaming Videos - Films on Demand
ECI Books
Safety Training DVDs
Safety Training Streaming Videos
Heat Awareness
New Videos:
The Nursing Assistant: Wandering and Elopement (2021 edition)
DVD and Streaming. 23 min. 2021. Professional. (DV1483)
This updated program describes ways that caregivers can assist wandering residents and help prevent them from roaming. It also presents some of the more common factors that may trigger a resident to wander or attempt to leave the facility.
Trenching and Shoring Safety
DVD. 23 min. 2008. Professional. (DV1451)
This program covers underground installations, access and egress, exposure to falling loads, hazardous atmospheres, water accumulation, stability of adjacent structures, protection from loose rock or soil, and inspections. It also discusses the protection of employees in excavations.
Vital Signs - Nervous System
DVD and Streaming. 23 min. 2018. Adult. (DV1470)
Neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta brings viewers health stories from around the world. In this video, he explains inhaling, perspiring, and blinking - some of the functions of our central nervous system. It is the way we control our bodies and communicate with the world around us.
New Streaming Videos from Films on Demand:
Managing Wellbeing (Mental Health: Manager’s Edition)
Streaming. 5 min. 2020. Professional.
This training program takes a detailed look at a supportive and approachable manager who constantly demonstrates and communicates his and the organization’s commitment to a mentally healthy work environment. In addition, it also examines the importance of his team effectively identifying and helping to manage psychosocial hazards in the workplace.
The Nursing Assistant: Dementia Care Part 2 (2021 edition)
Streaming. 21 min. 2021. Professional.
Examining decline in mobility, unwanted weight loss, dehydration, and decline in bowel and bladder control, this program defines dementia and describes typical patterns of decline. It explains how dementia can affect food and fluid intake and its consequences and looks at how dementia contributes to loss of bowel and bladder control.
The Nursing Assistant: Dementia Care Part 3 (2021 edition)
Streaming. 30 min. 2021. Professional.
This program discusses difficult behavior, considers triggers, shows how to redirect and distract, and presents communication tips. It teaches actions to take to manage and calm an agitated resident, presents examples of redirecting, and looks at the difficulties in reporting difficult behavior.
ECI Books:
The DSHS AV Library contracts with HHSC Early Childhood Intervention to provide library services and maintain a collection of ECI resources.
Here are some of the newest selections in this collection.
Promoting positive behavioral outcomes for infants and toddlers: an evidence-based guide to early intervention
Heather Agazzi. 2020. (WS 350 A264 2020 ECI)
This book provides a guide for planning, providing, and documenting effective early interventions for infants and toddlers and their families.
It discusses best practices for engaging the family, team problem-solving, developing individual treatment plans, incorporating evidence-based interventions, tracking progress, and identifying and solving challenges and obstacles presenting during treatment.
Supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs in the early years: practical solutions and strategies for every setting
Sonia Mainstone-Cotton. 2021. (LB 1139 M225 2021 ECI)
This book offers essential guidance and practical ideas for early years staff to support children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. It draws upon a wealth of experiences and insights to explore what SEMH is, why children may have SEMH needs, and what this can look like, giving practitioners the confidence they need to understand early signals and signs. Chapters share practical tools, activities, and strategies, exploring topics that include environment routines and transitions, sensory experiences, feelings and emotions, and the role of the adult. A range of case studies and resource suggestions are woven throughout, bringing the theory alive with first-hand advice from a variety of professionals, including educational psychologists, play therapists, and forest school specialists.
Safety Training DVDs:
First Aid Safety
DVD. 15 min. Professional. (DV0639)
This program is intended for adults in an occupational setting. It demonstrates to employees that knowledge of basic first aid can often limit the severity of any type of injury, or even prevent a death. It illustrates first aid for objects in the eye, burns, cuts, blisters, chemical burns, strained muscles, falls, fractures, shock, heat-related illnesses, choking, use of Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and briefly summarizes CPR.
Move It Safely: Avoiding Injury While Moving Materials
DVD. 10 min. 2013. Professional. (DV1254)
Workers struggle to lift and carry materials that are too heavy and should not be carried alone. To move objects safely, employees must be well trained in safe material handling techniques while also maintaining the proper attitude and state of mind to use their training each time they lift or move an object. This program discusses the techniques, precautions, and safe work practices you can follow so that when an object must be moved, you can move it safely.
Walking and Working Surfaces – A Comprehensive Program
DVD. 2017. 13 min. Professional. (DV1321)
Slips, trips, and falls continue to make up the majority of on-the-job accidents. They cause almost 20 percent of disabling occupational injuries and thousands of fatalities every year. And most of these accidents could have been prevented. That's why the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) developed regulations focusing specifically on "walking and working surfaces." The principles and practices behind these rules can help workers get the job done and avoid the hazards of slips, trips, and falls. This program reminds employees that if they understand the slip, trip, and fall hazards associated with walking and working surfaces in their workplace, they can take action to avoid them.
Safety Training Streaming Videos from Training Network Now/Streamery:
Shop Safety (English and Spanish)
Streaming. 8 min. 2018. Professional.
The shop is a busy place with a variety of functions, tools, personnel, and responsibilities. This training video reviews safety standards on fire prevention, electrical safety compressed gas, safe lifting, chemicals, slips and falls, and respiratory hazards.
Forklift Powered Trucks (English and Spanish)
Streaming. 24 min. 2016. Professional.
Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks are rugged, powerful tools that help workers perform materials handling tasks quickly and efficiently. This training video has been designed to give employees the information they need to work safely with this equipment, while helping employers comply with OSHA's Powered Industrial Truck Standard, 1910.178. Topics include OSHA training requirements, types of powered industrial trucks, inspection, and maintenance, safe operating procedures, lifting loads, stability, and handling.
Stretching for Injury Prevention with Liz Navarrete (English and Spanish)
Streaming. 19 min. 2021. Adult.
This program with Liz Navarrete demonstrates the importance of stretching in injury prevention. She explains that the movements, postures, and positions we take on each day while working can cause harm to our muscles and joints as they are forced into awkward or strained positions. Liz demonstrates eight simple stretches that can be used as a whole-body stretching routine, including stretches for the neck, upper back, lower back, shoulders, hips, knees, ankles, hands, wrists, and elbows. While demonstrating these eight stretches with a live audience, Liz also discusses the importance of incorporating posture, balance, and body mechanics into our daily movements and activities.
Heat Awareness
Indoor Heat Illness - Facts & Prevention
Streaming. 9 min. 2021. Adult.
Indoor heat and outdoor heat have similar effects on the body, but indoor heat stress is often overlooked. Heat stress and resulting illness occur every day in indoor environments. What can you do about it? This video is a great place to start.
Heat Stress
Streaming. 14 min. 2019. Professional.
The body is a powerful machine, capable of performing massive amounts of work. And like any machine, when it's pushed hard, your body can produce a lot of heat. Whether you're outside under a hot sun, inside a busy factory, or bundled up against the cold, you need to be careful when your body heats up. This program reviews the hazards of getting overheated, how employees can avoid heat-related illnesses, and what they should do if a coworker suffers from heat stress.
Heat Stress: Staying Healthy, Working Safely.
DVD and Streaming. 15 min. 2008. Professional. (DV0461)
This video clearly defines heat stress and highlights the dangers of working in environments where heat can cause serious injury. It addresses proper clothing, hydration, and work habits that workers need to stay healthy and work safely in the heat. It also shows how to identify, prevent and treat the three basic types of heat illnesses - heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Simple steps to avoid heat exhaustion are explained. Topics covered also include proper workplace clothing in heat; proper hydration in heat; working in heat-related environments; identifying, preventing & treating heat cramps; identifying, preventing & treating heat exhaustion; identifying, preventing & treating heat stroke. Viewers learn about the hazards of working in the heat and how to minimize those hazards.
Protection from Heat-Related Illnesses
DVD. 22 min. 2011. Professional. (DV1260)
For workers who are outdoors in the summer or workers who are indoors in a hot workplace, there can be a significant risk of heat-induced disorders. This training program goes over several issues relative to working in high temperatures and trains employees on the different types of heat-related illnesses, how to recognize them, and what to do if they or a co-worker experiences a heat-related illness. Workers learn how to prepare for working in the heat and what to do if they experience or witness a heat-related illness.
To borrow any books or videos listed above, please email avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov.
Click on the streaming links to register to receive access information for each online video service. Only one registration per streaming service is required. To access a complete list of books and videos, visit the library catalog at www.texashealthlibrary.com.
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