Disaster Preparedness
We are all vulnerable to potential hazards that could cause major or catastrophic destruction including hurricanes, tornados, floods, earthquakes, wildfires, ice storms and terrorist activities. The CARE Medical History Bracelet is a recognized electronic device which can assist collaborative regional response planning among first responders and constituents. The wristband helps hospitals, health centers, health care providers and emergency medical personnel with a surge in patient load, integration of efforts throughout the public, including children, the disabled, those with special needs and the elderly.
Why the CARE Medical History Bracelet should be considered:
Correct Prescriptions - Many evacuees have prescribed medications, but lack accurate medical records; this makes it very difficult for District staff to prescribe medications at the correct dosages. It is also difficult to direct the correct prescription to the correct evacuee, since many are often reassigned to new shelters. Most evacuees also lack immunization records when they arrive at their shelter. The CARE Medical History Bracelet would provide this important documentation.
Reduces Duplication of Test
Overlapping Responsibilities - In many cases, multiple agencies and organizations have overlapping responsibilities in the treatment of and care of special needs evacuees.
Disabled/Special Needs/Aged - Many evacuees are disabled or have special needs, thus requiring special treatment. Many evacuees are in poor health, both because of the condition from which they evacuated and long-term health problems.
Human Services - The CARE Medical History Bracelet is appropriate for all emergency responders, emergency management personnel, other local officials and volunteer groups who assist during emergencies, such as the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Texas Baptist Men’s Disaster Relief, RACES/ARES and SAVOAD
Providing Public Health real-time data - The CARE Medical History Bracelet provides an illness report, such as managing the pediatric Immunizations and helping in prevention.
Government Entities that are implementing the CARE Medical History Bracelet:
The CARE Medical History Bracelet is a great device in the aftermath of an emergency.
Reasons for adopting the CARE Medical History Bracelet:
- Mitigate Risk to EMS staff
- Aid in Evacuation Protocol
- Assist in Community Outreach
- Eliminate Patient Drug Interactions
- Increase Accuracy of Patient Treatment
- Improve Timeliness of Patient Treatment
- Reduction in Care Costs
- Reduce Gaps in Patient Care
- Opportunity for Positive Media Encounter
- Low Cost Employee Benefit
- Value Added Proposition for EMS Services
- Improve Interaction Between First Responders and Care Providers
- Expand Staffing Capabilities and Resources
- Increase Security for First Responders
- Increase Citizen Participation
- Develop a Culture of Preparedness Among the Population