Hospitals and Health Systems

Instant Access to Patient Information = More Effective Emergency Healthcare

The traditional mission of an emergency department is to provide trauma and emergency services for people in danger of losing their life or suffering permanent damage to their health. However, this role has evolved over the past several decades. Today, hospital emergency departments are often a community’s only 24/7 medical facility, making true emergencies only a small share of visits. Because emergency care providers often have limited information about a patient’s medical history, treatment can be prolonged or even delayed. Patient confusion or non-compliance with discharge instructions can often lead to unnecessary readmissions or additional medical care.

MedicAlert® 24/7 Emergency Medical Information Services

More than a bracelet – MedicAlert services provide emergency department personnel with access to vital patient information and the ability to more effectively treat and manage patients. Use of MedicAlert in an emergency leads to:

• Fast and appropriate treatment
• Real-time notification alerts for family and providers to facilitate care coordination
• Accessible and comprehensive medical information, allowing for better more informed decisions
• Improved quality outcomes and patient safety initiatives.

MedicAlert services provide immediate access to patient provided health records and may include:

• Chronic medical conditions
• Allergies and anaphylaxis
• Previous surgeries
• Medications and dosages
• EKG's
• Advance Directives or Physician Ordered Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
• Insurance information
• Family and primary care Provider contacts