Beebe Healthcare - File of Life Packets

To help people better document their medications in case of a medical emergency, Beebe Healthcare in 1999 began distributing File of Life packets. These free, red plastic, magnetized packets contain a personâ€™s personal medical information and are kept on the refrigerator for paramedics to use as a reference when responding to a medical emergency. With access to a personâ€™s medical providers, prescriptions and known allergies, emergency responders can save valuable time in their response to the emergency situation. A window sticker is visibly displayed outside the home so paramedics know to look for these packets.

What is it?

To help people better document their medications in case of a medical emergency, Beebe Healthcare in 1999 began distributing File of Life packets. These free, red plastic, magnetized packets contain a person’s personal medical information and are kept on the refrigerator for paramedics to use as a reference when responding to a medical emergency. With access to a person’s medical providers, prescriptions and known allergies, emergency responders can save valuable time in their response to the emergency situation. A window sticker is visibly displayed outside the home so paramedics know to look for these packets.

Who is it for?

Sussex County residents.

Why do they do it?

Beebe Healthcare works closely with emergency responders throughout the county. The hospital provides this service to support emergency responders’ work and to ensure that area residents receive optimal emergency care.

Impact

Beebe Healthcare has distributed more than 60,000 packets.

Contact: Kelly Griffin
Director, Marketing and Communications
Telephone: 302-645-3220
E-mail: kgriffin@bbmc.org

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