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If the body has a mineral deficiency, then the body will not be able to build body tissues, muscles are unable to contract, becomes impaired nerve function, blood clotting, body pH is not stable, your body can not get energy from food due to disruption of metabolic processes. Not many people know the function of minerals and mineral deficiency diseases. In fact one of the minerals that are vital substances needed by the body to grow and develop. The body is a complex organism that has never stopped working. Therefore, our body needs energy in order to continue to function optimally. But the vital components needed by the body, is not produced naturally, but must be consumed in the daily diet. To speed up the metabolism to be healthy, it needs a balanced intake of minerals. Calcium Calcium deficiency can cause rickets in children, meanwhile, calcium deficiency in adults, causing oesteomalasia (sort of rickets), tetany or convulsions also osteoporosis. In pregnant women and lactating...

High levels of cholesterol a person has often become a trigger of health problems, and a variety of methods are used to lower the cholesterol levels. Many people choose to use chemical based drugs to lower cholesterol, but of course any chemicals certainly have side effects. Another option is to reduce levels of cholesterol in a natural way. Saturated fats are usually found in animal products, such as, meat, milk, cream, butter, and cheese. There is also a saturated fat comes from nabatimisalnya coconut milk, coconut oil, and vegetable fat. Below are low cholesterol foods that you should consume. 1. Soybeans Soybeans and derivatives, aka soy that has been processed as a know, tempeh, soy milk, and soy flour contain isoflavones, which are substances that can reduce LDL. But remember, though delicious, tofu and tempeh can not effectively lower cholesterol when treated carelessly. For example, fried in cooking oil or mixed with coconut milk. Because, coconut milk and cooking oil are sourc...

The Division is proposing amendments to Chapter XX, Ambulatory Surgical Center. The amendments are required in order to comply with House Bill 12 -1268 which transfers building construction and life safety code functions to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control effective July 1, 2013. You may review the language of the proposed amendment online. Please submit any comments regarding the proposed amendment by Friday, April 5, 2013 to the individual listed below. Laurie Schoder, Policy Analyst 303-692-2832, laurie.schoder@state.co.us

The Division is proposing amendments to Chapter VIII, Facilities for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. The amendments are required in order to comply with House Bill 12 -1268 which transfers building construction and life safety code functions to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control effective July 1, 2013. You may review the language of the proposed amendment online. Please submit any comments regarding the proposed amendment by Friday, April 5, 2013 to the individual listed below. Laurie Schoder, Policy Analyst 303-692-2832, laurie.schoder@state.co.us

The Division is proposing amendments to Chapter XXI, Hospices. The amendments are required in order to comply with House Bill 12 -1268 which transfers building construction and life safety code functions to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control effective July 1, 2013. You may review the language of the proposed amendment online. Please submit any comments regarding the proposed amendment by Friday, April 5, 2013 to the individual listed below. Laurie Schoder, Policy Analyst 303-692-2832, laurie.schoder@state.co.us

The Division is proposing amendments to Chapter XIX, Hospital Units. The amendments are required in order to comply with House Bill 12 -1268 which transfers building construction and life safety code functions to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control effective July 1, 2013. You may review the language of the proposed amendment online. Please submit any comments regarding the proposed amendment by Friday, April 5, 2013 to the individual listed below. Laurie Schoder, Policy Analyst 303-692-2832, laurie.schoder@state.co.us

Apparently fennel is not only one of the herbs that used as a spice in cooking, but also has many health benefits. Because fennel contain nutrition such as minerals, vitamins, sodium and potassium. Fennel is one of nine medicinal plants are considered to have miracles in Anglo-Saxon. Plants that have a scientific name Foeniculum vulgare can live from lowlands to an altitude of 1800 m above sea level, but it will grow better in the highlands. Fennel originated from southern Europe and Asia, and then spread throughout the world. Fennel contains essential oils, so it has an aromatic smell. Fennel plant fruit has a spicy, sweet, and warm in the throat. Fennel plant part used is fruit. Fennel also contains anethole, essential oils, anisaldehid, limonene, fatty acids, felandren and anisat acid. Benefits of Fennel, was launched flatulence, warm the body, stimulate the digestive organs, kidney stone crushing, appetite enhancer, helps remove phlegm, insomnia, cough with phlegm, and irregula...

Applicability: Psychiatric Hospitals The Division is proposing amendments to Chapter XVIII, Psychiatric Hospitals. The amendments are required in order to comply with House Bill 12 -1268 which transfers building construction and life safety code functions to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control effective July 1, 2013. You may review the language of the proposed amendment online. Please submit any comments regarding the proposed amendment by Friday, April 5, 2013 to the individual listed below. Laurie Schoder, Policy Analyst 303-692-2832, laurie.schoder@state.co.us

The Division is proposing amendments to Chapter XV, Dialysis Treatment Clinics. The amendments are required in order to comply with House Bill 12 -1268 which transfers building construction and life safety code functions to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control effective July 1, 2013. You may review the language of the proposed amendment online. Please submit any comments regarding the proposed amendment by Friday, April 5, 2013 to the individual listed below. Laurie Schoder, Policy Analyst 303-692-2832, laurie.schoder@state.co.us

The Division is proposing amendments to Chapter XI, Convalescent Centers. The amendments are required in order to comply with House Bill 12 -1268 which transfers building construction and life safety code functions to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control effective July 1, 2013. You may review the language of the proposed amendment online. Please submit any comments regarding the proposed amendment by Friday, April 5, 2013 to the individual listed below. Laurie Schoder, Policy Analyst 303-692-2832, laurie.schoder@state.co.us

House Bill 09-1196 (C.R.S. 25-1-107.5) created the Colorado Nursing Facility Culture Change Accountability Board which along with the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) annually grants funding to projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Colorado nursing facilities.  For more information, please click here . 

Find out about proposed rules and how you can provide comments on our website by going to www.healthfacilities.info ˃ Regulations ˃ Proposed Regulations.

FYI. The Department reviews changes of ownership and charges a fee for such review.  House Bill 1294 changed the definition of change of ownership (CHOW).  The description below shows the differences before and after. Before  the passage of HB 1294, the definition of a change of ownership (CHOW) differed according to the type of ownership structure.  The following were considered CHOWs: for partnerships:  dissolution of the partnership or substitution of a partner for sole proprietors:   transfer of the title to the business, but if the individual decided to form a corporation with the owner as the single shareholder, it was not a CHOW. for corporations:   any transaction that involved a change in at least 75 percent of the ownership   for a limited liability company (LLC):   a transfer of 50 percent or more of the ownership or dissolution and conversion to another entity type accompanied by a change in principals. After  ...

FYI. The Department conducts a “fitness review” to determine whether owners of licensed health facilities have any criminal convictions or civil actions that would prevent them from operating in the state of Colorado. House Bill 1294 changes when and how a fitness review is conducted. The information below shows the differences before and after. Before the passage of HB 1294, fitness review was conducted for new and existing owners with a look-back period of ten years. So, the Department reviewed records of activity that occurred within the ten years preceding the date of the application. After the passage of HB 1294, fitness review is limited to new owners (i.e., applicants applying for a new health facility license). Existing owners are reviewed only when the Department has new information that was not previously available or disclosed in the prior fitness review. Additionally, the new law changes the look-back period to five years. However, the new owner must still disclose certain ...

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Department of Human Services has embarked on a one year pilot project between its Health Facilities and Program Quality Survey Units. This pilot aims to reduce administrative redundancy and improve the quality of services delivered to individuals enrolled in services by focusing on efficient methods of regulatory oversight while emphasizing practices that improve the quality of life of people receiving services. This pilot program fulfills the requirements and sprit of House Bill 12-1294 by creating an environment in which the two departments can work together more efficiently and effectively for the benefit of people in service and providers alike. More specifically, the Department of Human Services, Program Quality Unit, of the Division for Developmental Disabilities has physically relocated to the Health Facilities section of the Department of Public Health and Environment campus at 4300 Cherry Creek Dr. Durin...

The Division is proposing amendments to Chapter VII, Assisted Living Residences. The amendments are required in order to comply with House Bill 12 -1268 which transfers building construction and life safety code functions to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control effective July 1, 2013. You may review the language of the proposed amendment  online . Please submit any comments regarding the proposed amendment by Friday, March 29, 2013 to the individual listed below. Laurie Schoder, Policy Analyst 303-692-2832,  laurie.schoder@state.co.us

You are invited to attend our next ALR Advisory Committee Meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2013 from 12:00-2:00 PM, in the Sabin-Cleere room, located on the first floor of Building A on our Cherry Creek Campus. Click  here  for the Tentative Agenda and Parking Pass for the meeting. The meeting summary for the January 31, 2013 meeting can be found  here . Please make your handout copies prior to coming to the meeting. On the day of the meeting, simply go online to the ALR Advisory Homepage , look for the meeting date, and print out your handouts. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Melanie.Roth-Lawson@state.co.us no later than Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Please indicate if you will attend in-person or call in. Conference calling is only for providers outside the Denver metro area. To participate by telephone, please follow these instructions: Step #1: Dial 1-877-820-7831 Step #2: When prompted, dial participant passcode number 897373# Step #3: You will be on music hold until ...

Applicability: Rehabilitation Hospitals The Division is proposing amendments to Chapter X, Rehabilitation Centers. The amendments are required in order to comply with House Bill 12 -1268 which transfers building construction and life safety code functions to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control effective July 1, 2013. You may review the language of the proposed amendment  online . Please submit any comments regarding the proposed amendment by Friday, March 29, 2013 to the individual listed below. Laurie Schoder, Policy Analyst 303-692-2832,  laurie.schoder@state.co.us

The Division is proposing amendments to Chapter IX, Community Clinics and Community Clinics and Emergency Centers. The amendments are required in order to comply with House Bill 12 - 1268 which transfers building construction and life safety code functions to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control effective July 1, 2013. You may review the language of the proposed amendment  online . Please submit any comments regarding the proposed amendment by Friday, March 29, 2013 to the individual listed below. Laurie Schoder, Policy Analyst 303-692-2832,  laurie.schoder@state.co.us

The Division is proposing amendments to Chapter VI, Acute Treatment Units. The amendments are required in order to comply with House Bill 12 -1268 which transfers building construction and life safety code functions to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control effective July 1, 2013. You may review the language of the proposed amendment  online . Please submit any comments regarding the proposed amendment by Friday, March 29, 2013 to the individual listed below. Laurie Schoder, Policy Analyst 303-692-2832,  laurie.schoder@state.co.us

The Division is proposing amendments to Chapter V, Nursing Homes. The amendments are required in order to comply with House Bill 12 -1268 which transfers building construction and life safety code functions to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control effective July 1, 2013. You may review the language of the proposed amendment  online . Please submit any comments regarding the proposed amendment by Friday, March 29, 2013 to the individual listed below. Laurie Schoder, Policy Analyst 303-692-2832,  laurie.schoder@state.co.us

Turmeric is a spice that has many health benefits, its also often used as a natural food coloring. Turmeric nutrition contain high minerals, vitamins and electrolytes compound such as potassium. All turmeric nutrition facts can be read at the bottom of the post. Turmeric or in Latin is called Curcuma longa Linn. syn. Curcuma domestica Val. is one of the original spices and medicinal plants of Southeast Asia. Turmeric is often used as a spice in cooking a type of curry, and is also used to give a yellow color to the dish, or as a preservative.  There are a number of pharmaceutical products made ​​from turmeric such as a cure for inflammatory arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis) or osteo-arthritis deklofenak made ​​active sodium, piroxicam, and phenyl butason with relatively high or dietary supplements (Vitamin-plus) in capsule form. Turmeric health benefits 1. Reduce risk of diabetes Curcumin found in turmeric has health benefits to reduce insulin resistance, thus helping to contro...

On March 6, 2013, the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division (HMWMD) of CDPHE mailed out packets of information to the administrator of every licensed LTCF in Colorado regarding the proper disposal of pharmaceutical waste. CDPHE's goal is for all LTCFs in Colorado to be in compliance with solid and hazardous waste regulations regarding pharmaceutical waste disposal by September 1, 2013. To help reach that goal, the HMWMD is offering free on-site compliance assistance to LTCFs that request a site visit. The site visit usually takes 2 to 2 and 1/2 hours and any violations found during that time are immune from escalating enforcement or penalties as long as the deficiencies do not present an imminent threat (very unlikely) and are corrected by the agreed-upon time frames. This is a great way to ask all your questions about disposal in a collaborative and educational setting and/or to see if the system you have set up is in compliance. We recommend that you have the followin...

The Division is proposing amendments to Chapter II, General Hospitals. The amendments are required in order to comply with House Bill 12 -1268 which transfers building construction and life safety code functions to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control effective July 1, 2013. You may review the language of the proposed amendment  here . Please submit any comments regarding the proposed amendment by Friday, March 29, 2013 to the individual listed below. Laurie Schoder, Policy Analyst 303-692-2832,  laurie.schoder@state.co.us

This is the final reminder that all licensed healthcare entities must report their employee influenza vaccination data to the Division by March 31, 2013. If you do not report, we will assume that you did not meet the 60% vaccination threshold for exemption from other rule requirements. If you are having any difficulties reporting the mandatory influenza vaccination information through your portal account, contact: By phone:(303) 692-2836 o r By e-mail:  cdphe.hfemsportalsupport@state.co.us Tips for submitting your vaccination data: - Only whole numbers can be accepted. - No fields can be left blank.

The Division is proposing amendments to Chapter II, General Licensure Requirements. The amendments are required in order to comply with House Bill 12 -1268 which transfers building construction and life safety code functions to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control effective July 1, 2013. You will be notified of proposed amendments to other chapters concerning specific facility types in the next few weeks. You may review the language of the proposed amendment online. Please submit any comments regarding the proposed amendment by Friday, March 29, 2013 to the individual listed below. Laurie Schoder, Policy Analyst 303-692-2832,  laurie.schoder@state.co.us

The Division is proposing repeal of Chapter III, General Building and Fire Safety. The amendments are required in order to comply with House Bill 12 -1268 which transfers building construction and life safety code functions to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control effective July 1, 2013. You may review the language of the proposed amendment online. Please submit any comments regarding the proposed amendment by Friday, March 29, 2013 to the individual listed below. Laurie Schoder, Policy Analyst 303-692-2832,  laurie.schoder@state.co.us

The Division is proposing an amendment to its Chapter IV rules regarding general hospitals. The proposed amendment is necessary to fully comply with authentication requirements for verbal orders in a hospital as set forth in House Bill 10-1229. You may review the language of the proposed amendment online. Please submit any comments regarding the proposed amendment by Friday, March 22, 2013 to the individual listed below. Laurie Schoder, Policy Analyst 303-692-2832,  laurie.schoder@state.co.us

To: NHAs, DONs, MDS Coordinators, IDT Members MDS 3.0 training will be held in Pueblo on April 16th and 17th at the La Quinta Inn on North Elizabeth. We will again review the MDS 3.0 with emphasis on the Resident, and also delve deeper into the intricacies of the tool. We will also be talking more in-depth about quality measures, evacuations and Care Plans along with any new directives from CMS. Training will be provided to the MDS coordinators all day Tuesday and Wednesday. Training for the IDT members will be included in the Tuesday training. This change in format should allow us more time to discuss the finite points and to answer questions. The room will be open 7:30AM to 4:30PM both days. NHAs and DONs are welcome at any time. Training for CNAs and SDCs will be provided at LTC Facilities at their convenience and by their invitation. Food and beverages will not be provided. Registration is online.  When registering please use an e-mail address that you have easy access to as I ...

Applicability: Infection preventionists Source: CDC Health Advisory Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are untreatable or difficult-to-treat multidrug-resistant organisms that are emerging in the United States. Because of increased reports of these multidrug-resistant organisms, CDC is alerting clinicians about the need for additional prevention steps regarding CRE. Some key points include: - While still uncommon, reports of unusual forms of CRE (e.g., New Delhi Metallo-β-lactamase and Verona Integron-mediated Metallo-β-lactamase) in the United States are increasing. Of the 37 unusual forms of CRE that have been reported in the United States, the last 15 have been reported since July, 2012. - This increase highlights the need for U.S. healthcare providers to act aggressively to prevent the emergence and spread of these unusual CRE organisms. - The vast majority of these unusual organisms were isolated from patients who received overnight medical treatment outside of the Unit...

Vitamin C is a nutrient that is crucial to the body's function, it has many health benefits such as boosting immunity and prevent colds. Vitamin C deficiency can cause a variety of diseases and health problems. To meet the daily requirement of vitamin C (RDA) you can read the " Vitamin C foods " article. The most common diseases caused by vitamin C deficiency is scabies that occurs because the body lacks collagen as a result of low levels of vitamin C. Researchers have also been studying the link between vitamin C deficiency with neurological problems and several diseases. Vitamin C deficiency symptoms Chronic lack of energy, weakness and depression Lack of vitamin C can even affect bone strength. Low levels of vitamin C may also lead to drastic weight loss. Bleeding gums, teeth, or gingivitis This occurs because the body lacks the collagen necessary to build and maintain teeth and gum tissue. Vitamin C is needed by the body to synthesize collagen. Changes in mood People ...

What is cross in your mind when heard cloves? Cigarettes, smoking maybe? For several chefs, cloves are one of their important ingredients. But the truth is, you can found quite unexpected cloves health benefits. The essential oil of clove has anesthetic and antimicrobial function. Clove oil is often used to eliminate bad breath and to relieve toothache. Substances contained in cloves called eugenol, used by dentists to soothe tooth nerve. Clove oil is also used in a mix of traditional Japanese to take care of their surfaces swords. This is nutrition facts that can be found in cloves. The highest nutrient content are minerals such as Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium and Zinc. Cloves also contain quite high vitamins such as folates, vitamin C and vitamin K. For detail cloves nutritional value you can read at the bottom of the post, now we will talk about the health benefits first. Cloves health benefits Antibacterial and antifungal Cloves can be a natural...

Sunflower seeds are popular because its one of delicious and healthy snack, but there are only a little people that realize sunflower seeds nutrition has so many health benefits. Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of polyunsaturated oils that make them as a good food for heart health. Almost 90% of the fat in sunflower seeds are good fats, unsaturated fats. Sunflower seeds that has latin name  Helianthus annuus  contain monosaturated fats that help lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and increase HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). In addition, sunflower seeds contains Vitamin E and Vitamin B 1 (Thiamin). Manganese, magnesium, copper, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B 3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic) and folate can also be found in good quantities in sunflower seeds. Below you can read sunflower seeds nutrition facts table. Sunflower seeds nutrition facts Sunflower seeds Nutritional value per 100 g. (Source: USDA National Nutrient dat...

Drinking coconut water in the heat of the sun is very refreshing, especially if you know the benefits of coconut water for our health. But don't be mistaken, because there are several fallacy around coconut water benefits that circulated among public. Although we can not deny that coconut water contains a number of nutrients needed by our bodies, such as folate, magnesium, vitamin C, and so on (read at coconut water nutrition). Some misperceptions about coconut water circulating in the community such as, coconut water is believed to lose weight, boost immunity, prevent kidney stones, and so forth. In this post, health fame will give some facts from various sources of error. But, we will discuss the benefits first. Coconut water benefits Rich in potassium In coconut water contained amino acids and vitamins, coconut water also contains phytochemical components such as tannins. Tannins are antibacterial which will inhibit the growth of bacteria. The highest content of minerals f...

Flu is annoying, besides nasal congestion, interfere with breathing, is also bringing flu aches all over our bodies and feel a bit dizzy in the head. The easiest way to get rid of flu is taking medicines that always be already set in our home, but now, you will know another flu remedies that comes from ancient traditional herbs. A little bit difficult, but it's could be your alternative way for flu treatment. Flu or influenza is also an infectious disease caused by RNA viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae (the influenza viruses), that attack birds and mammals. The most common flu sign & symptoms are chills, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness and general discomfort. How to make traditional flu remedies herbs First herb Ingredients: - 10 grams of garlic - 10 grams onion - 10 grams of ginger How to make: Slice or mashed all ingredients above, then brewed with boiled water on closed pot or other place about 15 minutes. After finished, throw...

Do you know that we can make natural laxatives for constipation remedies using herbs, and some of them are found in our home? Its need a little effort to make it, of course its not easy like if we use laxatives that we usually buy. But it could be more safer, because nowadays many experts recommended all medicines using natural ingredients.  These natural laxatives will not get rid of constipation like magic, after consume then it will disappeared just like that. Just another alternative for constipation remedies that we can do as the first aid. First, we should know what causes constipation. Many factors can cause constipation. Less fiber diet, drink, exercise, and dependence on laxatives, stroke, and colon problems, can all be causes. Even some types of medicines can also be a factor for the occurrence of constipation such as antacids that contain aluminum and calcium, hypertension medications, antidepressants and iron supplements. How to make natural laxatives for constipation r...