It May Save Your Life
The FILE
OF LIFE is a mini-medical history posted on the outside of one's
refrigerator.
The FILE OF
LIFE card enables medics to obtain a quick medical history when the patient
is unable to offer one. The card, which is kept in a red plastic pocket labeled
FILE OF LIFE, lists the patient's name, emergency medical contacts,
insurance policy and social security numbers, health problems, medications,
dosages, allergies, recent surgeries, religion, doctor's name and a health care
proxy. The file stays on your
refrigerator and is easy to find. Huntley Fire Departments’ emergency personnel
are trained to look for the red pouches and door stickers.
Benefits to
police officers
- Faster help for citizens in emergencies.
- Maximum use of officer's time.
Benefits to
emergency rescue teams
- Instantly know medical history of patient.
- Corrective treatment can begin at once.
Benefits to
hospital emergency staff
- On arrival, data is immediately available to
medical staff.
- No wasted time getting information from a confused
patient.
Benefits to
each individual
- Peace of mind knowing they have prompt and
quality care.
- Easy access to potentially life-saving
information.
- Assurance that proper persons will be notified
quickly.
- Renewed sense of community spirit.
There is no cost
for the FILE OF LIFE.
Questions? Click here to
request for more information about the program. You can also contact The
Huntley Fire Protection District at (847) 669-5066.