Month: November 2015

1. Obtain EMERGENCY MEDICAL ORDERS from your specialist
   • Must be on their letterhead, signed and dated annually
   • Must list an emergency on-call number
   • Must clearly state the patient’s name
   • Must state emergency medication if applicable and dosage
   • Must outline steps to take in brief and precise format
2. For Medications: create an EMERGENCY MEDICINE KIT                                  
   • It should be clearly marked & always attached to the car-seat or an empty seatbelt in the car and should include:
     • Emergency Medical Orders from your specialist
     • Emergency Treatment Plan from your EMS service
     • Emergency Dosage of your medication in the original packaging
     • Syringes, needles, tourniquets, etc needed to administer
     • Most current weight of the person
3. Contact your local Ambulance Service  (both city and county if an option)
   • Inform them of your special medical need
   • Ask for a Treatment Plan to be created
     • This will only apply to that service but it’s better than none
4. Contact your local Hospital if you don’t live near your Treatment Center
   • Ask for an Emergency Treatment Plan there also
   • Explain your special medical needs
   • Ask how this plan will be utilized with changes in ER staff
     • In many instances, hospitals will inform you that stabilizing and transporting is their only option but at least you will know to rely on the EMS staff.
   • Training is available for Hospital staff and Paramedics.
     • contact me if you need assistance with it
5. Always have Personal & Auto Medical Alert
   • Link for ordering:   Emergency Headrest Cover Order Form

     

      

   • We have created Emergency Headrest Covers – which include a pocket for above items and two “Emergency & Medical Information Cards”

 

 

 

Automobile Alert Decals are also available.  –©2015