Prevention Programs
The Burn Center at Cooperman Barnabas is dedicated to prevention. Burn injuries are often life-altering, but are extremely avoidable if you know how to protect yourself and your loved ones. We provide numerous community programs dedicated to keeping you safe.
Schools
Classroom programs designed to enhance science and health curriculum. Presentations
cover causes and treatment of burn injuries, effects on various body systems
as well as prevention strategies. Program content varies, dependent upon
grade level and high school programs cover dorm/college fire safety. Programs
are provided at no cost and are flexible to meet curriculum needs. For
additional information contact Burn Community Programs at
973-322-8071 and select from the options.
FireNET©/Essex County Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program
Many children experiment with fire often due to curiosity, peer pressure
or emotional reasons. This is a dangerous practice that puts everyone
in the community at risk. FireNET© is a screening program offered
by The Burn Center to identify at risk behaviors. Children may be referred
to program by parents/caregivers, schools, juvenile justice and child
welfare/social/health care agencies. For additional information contact
Burn Community Programs at
973-322-8071 and select from the options.
Re-entry Programs
Returning to work or school after a burn injury can be a stressful experience
for survivors and their colleagues or friends. A licensed social worker
and/or registered nurse are available to help ease this transition through
specially tailored re-entry programs. For more information, or to arrange
a program, contact Burn Community Programs at
973-322-8071 and follow the prompts.
Fire Safety House
Two mobile trailers recreate a home environment which allows children (primarily
third graders) to identify and correct everyday household hazards that
may lead to fire and burn injuries. Fire Safety Houses also simulate a
house fire, utilizing non-toxic smoke, that allows children to practice
their home escape plan. For more information or to schedule the fire safety
house for your school or organization, please contact Burn Community Programs at
973-322-8071 and select from the options.
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Community Groups
Injury prevention programs are available to community groups and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of an organization. There is a special emphasis on prevention in children and older adults, as they are two of the most vulnerable groups for burn injury. For additional information contact Burn Community Programs at 973-322-8071 and select from the options.
Business & Industry
Burn injuries in the workplace contribute to decreased productivity and increased costs, in lost labor as well as health care bills. Programs address industry-specific hazards, prevention and emergency treatment. For additional information contact Burn Community Programs at 973-322-8071 and select from the options.