2013 Training

To stay current, all MSS staff regularly attend training sessions.

• Upcoming: October 2013
  Circles of Support and Positive Behavioral Support
  Tom Pomeranz, Ed.D.
• August 14, 2013
  Topics included Medication Administration & Documentation, Over the Counter Medications: What You Should Know Before You Buy, and an Overview of Seizure Disorders.
  William Fobi, Pharm. D
• July 13, 2013
  Emergency Preparedness, Recognizing & Reporting Abuse, Standard Precautions & Infection Control, and Medication Awareness
  Peggy Farber, RN.
• March 16, 2013
  Building Relationships, Fostering Participation in the Community, and Supported Routines
  Tom Pomeranz, Ed.D.
• January 24, 2013
  Back Care & Safe Lifting, Slips/Falls, and Safe Driving
  Brad Burner, State Fund consultant
  

Events may change. Please contact MSS offices for confirmation of dates, times and place.

Cal/OSHA Recognition

As seen on our DSP training log, our company's trainings cover a variety of topics which include several in depth trainings on employee and consumer safety. Safety for both our employees and consumers is a top priority and these trainings are conducted annually to ensure that everyone is current on the standards they must meet.

As a result of our continuous safety efforts, Modern Support Services has been recognized by Cal/OSHA's Department of Industrial Relations with the "Golden Gate Partnership Recognition" for implementing and maintaining an effective injury and illness prevention program. Please feel free to contact us at anytime if you are interested in any of our services.

Training Topics

• Back Care & Safe Lifting
• Slips/Falls
• Safe Driving
• Wheelchair Use & Safety
• Emergency Preparedness
• Recognizing & Reporting Abuse
• Standard Precautions & Infection Control
• Medication Awareness
• Nutrition
• Safe Food Handling
• Personal Safety & Crime Prevention
• Values/Philosophy of DDS System
• Rights
• Adjustment Issues
• Special Incidents
• Targeting IPP Objectives
• Record Keeping Procedures
• Termination Procedures
• Cultural Diversity
• Building Relationships
• Fostering Participation in the Community
• Supported Routines
• Circles of Support
• Positive Behavioral Support