Gary Smith
@GaryASmithMD
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Pediatric emergency medicine physician, public health practitioner, injury prevention researcher and advocate, husband, father
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Joined August 2011
@T4CIP_ A11. Don't forget to check out all the great resources on this topic at https://t.co/5CbYpyBFWr
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Along with the options below, you can call Poison Control, or even just call the pharmacy that gave you the meds— they often have resources for safe disposal. Don’t just flush down the toilet unless directed to do so— that med can contaminate local water resources. #StoreMedsSafe
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Thank you, @T4CIP_ for hosting today's event. For pediatric trainees, I strongly recommend that you consider joining this great group! #StoreMedsSafe
Interested in learning more about the Trainees for Child Injury Prevention (#T4CIP) program and how you can get involved? Visit https://t.co/dlJ5rrctoI for more info, follow @T4CIP_ here and @t4cip on IG, Threads, and LinkedIn! #StoreMedsSafe
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This will be an outstanding and informative webinar. Today at 2pm ET. Don't miss it! #StoreMedsSafe @T4CIP_
Join @T4CIP in an hour for a #StoreMedsSafe webinar, 2-3 p.m. ET! Hear from experts Dr. Hannah Hays, Dr. Kevin Osterhoudt, and Dr. Wendy Stephan. Moderated by Dr. Kiesha Fraser Doh. Register: https://t.co/IG7JvlGHLw
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Safe disposal of unused or outdated medications is an important part of prevention of child poisoning. #StoreMedsSafe @T4CIP_
Local take-back programs are the safest way to dispose of unneeded or expired medicines. Agencies like police departments and waste/recycling often host events, so check with your local government for options near you. #StoreMedsSafe
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Poison Centers are excellent sources of information when a child is exposed to a potential poison! Poison Help Line: 1-800-222-1222 #StoreMedsSafe @T4CIP_
Save the Poison Help number in your phone today: 1-800-222-1222. Call them right away if you think your child may have swallowed medicine, vitamins, or supplements that they weren’t supposed to take. #StoreMedsSafe #PoisonHelp @PoisonCenters
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Important! #StoreMedsSafe @T4CIP_
Poison control centers receive thousands of calls a year about medicine exposures to children. To make sure you are ready in an emergency, add the toll-free, nationwide number for poison control into your phone: 1-800-222-1222. #StoreMedsSafe
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Great advice! #StoreMedsSafe @T4CIP_
A7. Frame the conversation like a routine safety check. Use supportive language and know what resources are available (like handouts, lock box giveaways, etc.). Asking your institution to include info on how to #StoreMedsSafe in After Visit Summaries can also help.
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Check out this medicine safety toolkit! #StoreMedsSafe @T4CIP_
Our medicine safety toolkit has tons of original materials and links to trusted resources to share with the people you serve or care for: https://t.co/aNEHRyrrha
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@T4CIP_ A8: Be willing to have the discussion with families. It’s an important topic that shouldn’t be overlooked. #StoreMedsSafe
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Young children are at high risk for poisoning, especially in the home. Prevention matters! #StoreMedsSafe @T4CIP_
Children are natural explorers. Studies show that in 2 out of 3 medication exposures, the medicine was left in a place a child could reach it. The best way to prevent poisoning is to put away each medication every time you use it. #StoreMedsSafe
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I suggest putting the Poison Help Line number in your phone and in an easy-to-find location in your home for quick access. #StoreMedsSafe @T4CIP_
@T4CIP_ A10: In our emergency department we have begun distributing the Poison Help Line phone number. This is one small but meaningful step to keep our children safe. #StoreMedsSafe
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Check out this video. #StoreMedsSafe @T4CIP_
A5. Here is a great video from one of our @T4CIP_ trainees, Hunter Holsinger on how to safely dispose of unused or expired medications. Love the cute pic of him when he was young to get the video started! #StoreMedsSafe
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Used or expired medicine can be dangerous. Drop it off at a local take-back site or, if that’s not an option, remove or black out labels and mix medicine with used coffee grounds or cat litter before throwing it away. #StoreMedsSafe @T4CIP_
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@T4CIP_ A3: Families often store medications in easily accessible locations, such as nightstands, desks, closets, or unlocked cabinets. These places may offer more convenience but are unsafe due to their open access to. #StoreMedsSafe
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Do not store medications in purses, nightstands, unlocked bathroom cabinets, on countertops, or in the refrigerator, Out of sight is not enough because kids can climb and reach. @T4CIP_ #StoreMedsSafe Tambien en Espanol:
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Always remember to #StoreMedsSafe every time! @T4CIP_
Parents and caregivers: the best place to store medicines is in a lockable cabinet that your kids can’t reach or a lockbox stored up, away, and out of sight. A lock protects everyone in the house from unauthorized access. #StoreMedsSafe
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Store all medicine up, away, and out of reach of children, as soon as it comes into the home. Store all medicine in their original, child-resistant containers, and re-lock and return meds to storage immediately after each use. @T4CIP_ #StoreMedsSafe
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Medicine #SafeStorage means storing all medicine up, away, and out of reach of children. Kids are curious and need our help keeping dangerous items out of their sight and reach. #StoreMedsSafe
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I direct the Center for Injury Research and Policy in Columbus, Ohio. I’m a pediatric emergency med doc and have been involved in child injury prevention research, policy, and advocacy for over 40 years. Great to be here. #StoreMedsSafe
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