Coalition on Injury Prevention
   C.I.P. Meeting Minutes

    CIP ~ Coalition on Injury Prevention

       

    Mission: Networking to provide injury prevention resources to positively impact communities, through partnerships, communication and support of community events.

    Injury Prevention ~ It’s Everyone’s Business

     

     April 21, 2009   Meeting Minutes
    Family Fundamentals
    1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd.    , Lakeland

     

    National Volunteer Week: April 20-24, 2009

    *      In Attendance:

    Kim Broom, Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland                    Amy Heinzen, Safe Kids Polk/All Children’s Hospital

    Jennie Burton, Polk Co. Sheriff’s Office                   Susan Barham, Citizen CPR

    Gloria Camacho, Healthy Start Coalition                   Lisa Jones, Inner Act Alliance (DPRC)

    Katina Combee, Peace River Center                         Lou Jorden, Polk County Health Department

    Janine Curlutu, Lakeland Regional Medical Center     Judy Lester, Healthy Families

    Andi Foley, Lakeland Regional Medical Center          Michelle Shiver, RSVP

    Laura Stephan, DCF~Adult Services                         Aimee Pippin, Peace River Center~D. V. Shelter

     

    *      Welcome / Introductions:  Everyone was encouraged to initial the attendance roster.  New participants were asked to provide complete agency contact information.  All present introduced themselves and the agencies that they represented.  Thanks to: Samantha Nevins-Haigler for notice that she was unable to attend.

    *      Review of Minutes / Corrections:  Minutes were sent out for review, as well as being posted on the web site.  They were discussed and amended.

    *      Upcoming Programs / Events:

    Ø  Send upcoming event information to Lou or post it on our web site (see below)

    Ø  5/5 – 5/7 Child passenger safety technician certification training in New Port Richey (Safe Kids web site)

    Ø  6/8 – 6/10 Child passenger safety technician certification training – All Children’s Hosp., St. Petersburg

    Ø  4/30 Parent car seat training, Family Fundamentals

    Ø  5/2 – (9a-12p) Safe Kids event – car seat checks, New Highland Storage

    Ø  5/1 Downtown Lakeland’s First Night Out - Helmet distribution, City of Lakeland

    Ø  5/5 - 5/6 Rally for Inner Act Alliance (DPRC)

    Ø  5/15 Rally for 5th grade at PCC

    Ø  5/28 Annual Healthy Start Meeting  ***They have more funding for Beds for Babies (families with limited funds)

    Ø  Citizen CPR ~ funding scholarships are available for those who qualify; they also have a free CPR training,

                 “Take Heart”, which is a training for youth groups to take into the homes and educate the adults

    Ø  4/25  Open House will be held at the Sheriff Youth Villa; it is open to the public

    Ø  4/28  A CarFit event will be held at the 1st Baptist Church at the Mall, where seniors will be educated with their

                 vehicles, to promote safety

    Ø  The Polk County Sheriff’s Office offers many prevention programs for the community; contact Jennie Burton

    Ø  5/15  A Fall Prevention program will be offered at The Lake Morton Senior Center

    Ø  4/27 Another CarFit Training will be offered in Bartow

     

    *      Feature Program Presentation: 

    Ø  Michelle Shiver from RSVP, a Board of County Commissioners sponsored program, was the presenter.  The program matches people 55+ years with volunteer opportunities.  They offer insurance while volunteering; mileage assistance up to 30 miles per month (as long as available); and an annual recognition.  They formulate a work plan with the volunteer and the agency, specifically matching a need and the individual.  They have 375 active volunteers partnering with 53 Polk County non-profit agencies, including: elementary & adult literacy; disaster preparedness; construction & housing; healthy services; nutrition; community policing child abuse prevention; tax consulting; crisis intervention and community organizations, to name a few.  April is volunteer month, with April 20 – 24 National Volunteer Week. RSVP is part of Senior Corps, Ameri Corps, and Learn & Save America.  Michelle shared a great video that depicted the valuable role of volunteers in the community.

     

    *      Web Site Updates:                              www. polkinjuryprevention.com

    Ø  If you have an injury prevention related event and want to add it to the calendar---go to that date; click on the + sign; type in the password: cip (lower case); complete the form; and submit.  Check out the web site for regular updates, including the monthly safety articles, calendar updates and added partners.  If your agency is not included on the list of partners, contact Lou Jorden, who will assist in that process.  Thanks again to Jerry Taylor, our Volunteer Web Master Extraordinaire.

     

    *      Coordinator’s Corner:

    Ø  The Dept. of Health’s State Surgeon General’s Weekly Update was shared.  The report focused on Trauma Awareness Day and traumatic injuries, which are the leading killer of Florida’s visitors and residents, ages 1 – 44yrs.  The trauma system partners reported a positive decreasing trend in Florida’s mortality rate.  Evidence-based programs, such as ‘Prom Night,’ ‘Shattered Dreams,’ ‘Prom-Promise’ and ‘Walksafe,’ have contributed to the reduction of trauma mortality rates.  With the implementation of ‘Prom Night’ and similar injury prevention programs, there were no deaths on prom night associated with motor-vehicle accidents in 2006, 2007, and 2008 where these programs were implemented.”

    Ø  The newest hurricane predictions were released by Dr. William Gray, which provided a time to remind us all to start our preparations for the approaching hurricane season.

    Ø  A Florida Injury Strategic Plan was provided, listing the leading causes of death for Florida residents in 2007.  “In 2005 (most current national data available), Florida’s age-adjusted injury death rates were higher than the national average by 17% for all unintentional injuries, 30% for unintentional motor vehicle injuries, 9% for unintentional senior falls, 46% for unintentional poisonings, 16% for suicides, and a staggering 143% for unintentional drownings among children ages 1 – 4yrs.”

    Ø  Two Safety Alerts were provided, including “How to Help Prevent a Home Burglary” and “How to Protect Yourself While Using an Automated Teller Machine”.

     

    *      Falls Prevention Initiative:  The January Falls Prevention Committee meeting had 10 people in attendance.  They are planning to have a fall “Falls Prevention” event, and highlight activities and organizations involved in preventing falls.  Everyone is invited to the next committee meeting ---March 24th Family Fundamentals, 1:00pm.

     

    2009 Meetings:  Family Fundamentals,  9:00 am

     

    August 18th

    October 20th

    December 15th
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    For questions or meeting information contact:
    Lou Jorden, Coordinator
    CIP ~ Coalition on Injury Prevention
    (863) 686-1221 ext 247