Vial of L.I.F.E.
What is it? Vial of L.I.F.E. is an easily located source of information used by First Responders when they go to your house and find you unable to answer questions about your medical conditions, allergies, medications, advanced directives(Do Not Resuscitate orders), your doctor's name and phone number, and other valuable information that may save your life.
For Whom? Individuals over 60 years of age (especially those living alone), people whom English is a second language, and people with special heath concerns.
Why is this an important program? As First Responders, accurate information must be gathered in order to treat you properly. The Vial of L.I.F.E. packet will save us valuable time on a scene and improve the quality of treatment given to you. There are many instances where we respond to a patient only to find them unresponsive and the family or bystanders are unable to provide the needed information.
Exactly how does it work? The Vial of L.I.F.E. package includes an easy to fill out patient information form to be enclosed in the vial and placed inside the refrigerator door. Also, a sticker to be placed on the front door or window, and a refrigerator magnet. When any First Responder sees the sticker or magnet, they will know to look in the refrigerator for the vital information. This will save us valuable time during medical emergencies by providing useful information for our responding First Responders, so they can make accurate informed decisions about the treatment you need.
How much does it cost? This is a community outreach program which is conducted at no cost to our citizens.
