Medical errors may be the third leading cause of death in the United States. According to Barbara Starfield, MD, MPH, of the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public, there are 2,000 deaths per year from unnecessary surgery; 7,000 deaths per year from medication errors in hospitals, and 106,000 deaths per year from non-error, adverse effects of medications. (AMA, Vol 284, No 4, July 26th 2000).
911 Medical ID Plus Family™ USB Data Card is just what the doctor ordered to keep your medical records with you at all times so in the event of an emergency, your emergency responder can quick access to your medical information rather than having to track down a family member to get the lowdown on your medical history. The 911 Medical ID™ can be effectively used by everyone: parents, children, seniors, special needs groups, athletes & active lifestyle week-end warriors.
You can keep 911 Medical ID™ in your wallet or in your purse using a credit card like USB data card or USB medallion can be attached to your key ring or with a lanyard around your neck. The USB port easily plugs into any PC and MAC and contains easy to use built-in software.
What’s Information Can Be Stored by 911 Medical ID™?
Each data card holds up to 2GB of data.
The software includes:
● Identification information including photo & blood type
● Emergency contact information – up to 3 emergency contacts
● Medical Conditions – checklist and unlimited text input for further information
● Allergies (drugs & others)
● Medications – Prescribed, over the counter & supplements
● Vaccinations – childhood, adult & international travel
● Surgeries & procedures like stents. Lab & test results can also be scanned & stored
● Insurance coverage – primary, secondary, government supplement
● Family medical history – parents, grandparents & siblings
● Legal documents – Living Will, Resuscitation Orders, Power of Attorney and Permission to Treat Minors.
● File management – both public and secure (encrypted) file storage, up to 2 GB
The 2GB storage capacity is enough storage space for x-rays, CT scans, photos, & other digital files. Each 911 Medical ID™ retails for $39.95. If you order the medallion, it also includes a lanyard.
Each data card comes with a durable 2- year hardware warranty, 1 year free backup services, lifetime product and technical support and continued standard software updates. The 911 Medical ID™ USB is specially engineered with patented technology to be waterproof and endure extreme physical conditions. The USB chip is the highest quality available today.
You can add your own personal medical data and also add up to 10 additional family members as well. You will be in control of your own personal health data. You must update your own health information as needed.
In case of an emergency, your vital medical information is accessible to emergency responders within seconds. All EMS technicians have laptops and computers available to them which makes quick access potentially lifesaving.
When you visit a new physician or health care provider, the 911 Medical ID™ provides a simple way to transfer your medical records. Most health care providers have access to a computer. But you can also care a print out that can accessed through an online account called Medical ID Access™ that will be established for you when you enter your data.
Easy as 1,2,3
- All you have to do is unfold the tab and insert the card into your USB port. The software opens automatically and guides you step-by-step.
- Enter the data. Easy even for a computer novice. Clear instructions lead you through the process. The information you type saves automatically.
- Carry it. The credit card fits in wallet or purse. The medallion can be carried on key ring or around your neck.
Make sure to affix the provided Alert Stickers to Driver’s License and wallet. These stickers alert emergency responders to the presence of your 911 Medical ID™ UPB. When plugged into a PC or MAC the software automatically opens, displaying your information.
911 Medical ID™ Password Protected
The Medical ID Access™ is a safe, password-protected and HIPPA compliant online service that will be your personal online medical records depository. You will automatically receive your own website when you register the 911 Medical ID™. This site operates independent with your 911 Medical ID™, but allows you to access, update or print your information from any internet connection. If your 911 Medical ID™ is ever lost or damaged, your data file can be easily downloaded to a new 911 Medical ID™.
What is the Forever Benefit?
As the portable medical record industry evolves, the software on your 911 Medical ID™ will be automatically updated to reflect these changes, so that your ID will always be in step with the latest technology. You will receive lifetime software updates.
Specialty Modules Available for a Nominal Fee
Additional specialty software applications are offered as well. The modules include a Cardiology Module and an Extensive Care Module which includes chemotherapy, dialysis, transplant, etc. These modules will cost an additional $5 and can be downloadable directly from the website.
Guess Who’s Training Around Kentuckiana?
Springtime running and walking is at an all-time high around Kentuckiana. Runners and walkers are preparing for spring and summer races. Cyclists are out in droves sharing the roads around Kentuckiana.
You don’t have to be a competitive runner, walker or competitive cyclist to think about what might happen if while you were training something happened to you. Be smart, carry some identification – just in case. Training early in the morning or late at night in the dark increases your risk of having an accident. 911 Medical ID™ is like having an extra health insurance policy. When you purchase of 911 Medical ID™ you get a FREE shoe wallet which can be conveniently attached to your running shoe or any type of athletic shoe.
Traveling Is Healthier with 911 Medical ID™
You can carry your medical records with you when you travel out of your local area or out of the country. The new updated application allows for the emergency responder to change the language from English to another language as needed.
The Doctors TV Show Features 911 Medical ID
The Doctors TV show which airs on Fox TV in the afternoon featured 911 Medical ID™. The show was discussing 7 Things that You Could Do for Your Health. The show aired in April 27. 911 Medical ID™ was number 5 on their lists of life saving health strategies.
Here’s What Emergency Responders Have to Say about 911 Medical ID™ UBS Card
Lisa Daniel, MD, Emergency Room Physician said, “The 911 Medical ID™ Card could enable me to save an emergency patient’s life. Everyday thousands of people who are unconscious or semi-conscious are brought to emergency rooms across the U.S. The more information we have, the better are our chances to save a life or to materially improve the patient’s outcome through quick action. When I opened the 911 Medical ID™ I really liked the fact that all the patient’s important information is summarized for me on one screen. This makes the 911 Medical ID™ easy and quick to use for emergency responders.”
In addition , Jack Gerughty, MD, another Emergency Room Physician said, “For years emergency medicine practitioners have dreamed of an easily accessible way for their patients to carry emergency information, like the 911 Medical ID™ Card. I can’t tell you have many times a month having this card could have made a life-saving difference for my emergency patients.” Nurses like the 911 Medical ID™ Card, too. Ashley L, an emergency room nurse said, “I could recount dozens of stories where action was delayed because we needed to contact a loved one. An easily found and easily accessed card like this could have made a difference. Unfortunately there are occasions when we need to know if the patient has a living will or if there is someone who have his/her medical power of attorney. The 911 Medical ID™ card could have immediately given us this information.
How To Get More Information About the 911 Medical ID™ USB Card
For more information about the 911 Medical ID™ USB Card, go to www.911medicalidkyana.com. Use the promo code bd911 for FREE shipping and handling or bdwallet for FREE shoe wallet ($9.99 value) which will hold both types of 911 Medical ID™ when you are running, hiking or playing sports.
Barbara Day, M.S., R.D., C.N., is a registered dietitian with a Master’s Degree in clinical nutrition. The former publisher of Kentuckiana HealthFitness Magazine, Kentuckiana Healthy Woman magazine and radio show host of Health News You Can Use, Barbara has over 30 years of experience in promoting healthy lifestyles to consumers. Barbara has private practice, DayByDay Nutrition, www.DayByDayNutrition.com, where she counsels clients on weight loss, cholesterol management, performance nutrition and an array of other medical issues. Barbara writes nutrition and health columns for www.LiveStrong.com. She also designs and presents employee wellness programs to small and large businesses. Barbara is a runner, cyclist, hiker and a mother and grandmother to 9 grandchildren.
Hi,
Our company is very interested in your medical 911 Medical ID USB Cards. We are a rapidly growing franchising health care company with 90 locations and have many patients who this would be beneficial to. A concern is that if the patient has this card but is injured and it is password protected, how will the hospital have access to these records other than the website which the client would have the information on also. In both these instances the patient would have to provide information. Please email me more details for bulk orders and the process of putting this information on the card.
Thanks,
Michael Greenland
These cards, are not set up, for Mac. Computers.
The 911 Medical ID card can be used on Macs & PC