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The First Aid Kit as a Multi-Layered Medical Resource, by Hambone

…are so grievous that without surgery, drugs, specialized medical equipment and techniques, the odds of patient survival are extremely limited.  Likewise, some injuries while non-emergent, require very specialized treatment – for example, a detached retina.  Finally, some diseases require special testing in a lab setting to determine the course of treatment.  All of these fall outside of what I and many others would consider “first aid”.   You can, however, provide real first aid care for an injured or sick person that will allow them to recover from their injury – with or without advanced medical intervention.  You will find this the driving focus here.  Items listed are suggestions, feel free to change or add as you see fit. Multi-layer – what does that mean?  It means you have a series of medical resources (First Aid Kits) or modules if you would, each with different levels of items and equipment…


Letter Re: Transcript From a Colorado Flu Pandemic Meeting

…* Have paper towels available to be used for opening restroom doors. Have a waste basket outside the restroom door so the towel can be thrown away after exiting. * Have hand sanitizers available. * Cross-train employees to make sure each task in the business can be done by at least three people. * Provide for a backup authority for making decisions in case all decision makers are out sick. * If the influenza comes back in January, decide when you reach the point where you shut down for “X” number of days. * Companies can expect 25% absenteeism for 4-8 weeks. * Workers may need time off to take care of themselves or their family. They may be gone for five days more than once. The influenza could come in waves of 2-3 months and could mutate so you get it a second time. People who have been exposed…


Medical Insurance for Prepared American Families, by Pat C.

…to cheat them and they’ll pull your coverage if you do. Low Cost Medical Coverage Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as “Low Cost Medical Coverage” but there is lower-cost coverage. We tell all of our clients to select a plan with the highest deductible they can afford if they get sick. High deductible plans have lower premiums but still provide comprehensive major-medical coverage in the event of a serious accident or illness. In most states carriers now offer plans with annual deductibles of up to $5,000 and that’s what we recommend. While $5,000 may seem like a lot to pay if you get sick, you can always work out a payment plan with the hospital once you’re on your feet again. For example, let’s say that a heart attack and bypass surgery cost you $50,000, with the insurance company picking up about $43,000 of the cost. You owe the hospital…