Are You Familiar with the Fatal Five Plus?: Here’s Medical News That You Need to Know
The Fatal Five Plus refers to the top five disorders linked to preventable deaths of individuals in congregate care settings or in community based residential settings. The conditions most likely to result in death or health deterioration for persons with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities are: ■ Constipation/Bowel Obstruction ■ GERD ■ Aspiration ■ Dehydration ■ Seizures ■ Sepsis. Dr. Raquel Watson, Medical Director for the Fulton County Department of BHDD will present preventive measures to combat against the Fatal Five Plus.
Thursday, April 29th
1:00pm