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… pre-treatment of the water. There are several treatment devices and options to remove arsenic, including reverse … of arsenic. There is no regulatory control over treatment devices for private homes. Owners must be careful and select an appropriate treatment device. The device should be certified for the removal of …
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… Emergency Support Services provides immediate, short-term assistance to residents displaced from their homes due to …
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… using combustible tobacco products and electronic vaping devices. These include electronic or commercial cigarettes, … cause physical reactions. These reactions include increased heart rate, less oxygen to the heart and constricted blood vessels that increase blood …
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… training in proper techniques to support safe eating and assisting with eating (such as hand-under-hand assisting) The facility’s choking response protocol is …
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… of the liver, called cirrhosis, which can lead to liver failure and/or cancer in a small number of people. What … floss, nail files or other personal care items or medical devices that could have tiny amounts of blood on them Keep …
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… including the lungs, joints, and the membranes around the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, … those with chickenpox, people with diabetes, chronic heart or lung disease, and people who are dependent on … the heart’s valves which can lead to congestive heart failure or swelling of the lining of the heart. It is a rare …
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… Create a trusted support network of at least 3 people to assist you during an emergency. Give them keys to your home …
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… with weakened immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of … consider the following: Install a drinking water treatment device that is rated for nitrate removal, and has been … water source (e.g. bottled water) or point-of-use treatment device (NSF certified) for food and beverage preparation, …
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… so it is not recommended. Look for a water treatment device that is certified by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). Certification means that a device works as claimed by the manufacturer. *Note: There are currently no devices specifically intended for removing only manganese. …
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… and other health care facilities. The Community Care and Assisted Living Act requires all licensed long-term care …
