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What is the primary purpose of the Medical Information Card?
What is the primary purpose of the Medical Information Card?
What is the size of the folded Medical Information Card?
What is the size of the folded Medical Information Card?
Who is responsible for approving the Medical Information Card policy?
Who is responsible for approving the Medical Information Card policy?
What is the purpose of the see-through magnetized envelope?
What is the purpose of the see-through magnetized envelope?
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Where can residents obtain the Medical Information Card?
Where can residents obtain the Medical Information Card?
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What is the re-evaluation date for the Medical Information Card policy?
What is the re-evaluation date for the Medical Information Card policy?
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What is the size of the open Medical Information Card?
What is the size of the open Medical Information Card?
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What is the revision number of the Medical Information Card policy?
What is the revision number of the Medical Information Card policy?
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Study Notes
Hoffman Estates Fire Department - Medical Information Card
- The Hoffman Estates Fire Department promotes the use of the Medical Information Card to assist paramedics with patient care.
- The card is a folded pamphlet where residents or family members record pertinent medical information.
- The information on the card helps paramedics in emergency medical calls at residences and nursing homes.
- The Medical Information Card is 11 inches by 4 inches, folded into a 2 ¾ inch by 4 inch rectangle.
Medical Information Card Details
- The card contains important medical and contact information to assist paramedics in rendering EMS care.
- A See-Through Magnetized Envelope, labeled "My Medical Information", is used to store the card.
- The envelope is 5 inches by 4 ¼ inches with a see-through front and red backing.
Distribution and Promotion
- The Hoffman Estates Fire Department offers Medical Information Cards to residents.
- Cards are distributed at block parties, wellness fairs, senior fairs, and nursing home visits.
- The purpose of the Medical Information Card is to reduce community health risks and improve efficiency and accuracy of care.
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Standard operating guidelines for Hoffman Estates Fire Department, focusing on medical information cards. Covers NIMS compliant procedures and protocols.