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CHECK LIST
FOR EMERGENCY AN MEDICAL RESPONSE TO YOUR HOME
· Make sure house address numbers are visible from the street. Should
be a minimum of 4 inches tall and lighted at night.
· If the loved one is bed ridden, consider moving them to a downstairs
bedroom or living room.
· Maintain a clear pathway to and around the ill person for easy
access for emergency personnel.
· Keep all medications in one location, but out
of reach of children
· Make a list of current medications being used.
· Note any allergies to medications.
· Write down medical history of the ill person.
· Give copies of the lists of medication's and
health history to family members or any one who may be caring for the ill
person.
· Post medical information next to the bed or on the refrigerator
door.
"DO NOT RESUSCITATE" ORDER (DNR)
IF A PERSON IS DIAGNOSED AS
TERMINALLY ILL, WITH NO POSSIBILITY OF SURVIVAL, THEY MAY ELECT TO NOT
HAVE THEIR LIFE PROLONGED BY ADDITIONAL LIFE SUPPORT AT THE TIME OF DEATH.
A REQUEST CAN BE MADE FOR A "DO NOT RESUSCITATE" ORDER.
HERE'S HOW:
- A person who wishes to not be resuscitated
must prepare by asking their physician to write a valid DNR ( Do Not
Resuscitate) order. It should be posted clearly in the home, on the
refrigerator door or next to the bed. Copies should also be given to
anyone who may be caring for the ill person, and family members should be
prepared for their loved one's wishes to be carried out.
- A valid DNR must be dated, have the name of
the person it is for, the words "Do Not Resuscitate" or "No
Code" and the physicians signature.
MANY ELDERLY OR TERMINALLY ILL PEOPLE CHOOSE TO
DIE AT HOME.
TO HELP YOURSELF PREPARE FOR THE PASSING OF A LOVED ONE:
- Contact your local Hospice for in-home
counseling and care. Hospice can be found in the yellow pages.
- Contact your pastor, priest, Rabbi or other clergy who may also be
available at the time of death.
- Arrange for burial and funeral plans well ahead of
time. This will allow you more time to spend with family and friends at
your time of loss.
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