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Learn and reduce or eliminate your risks for each of the following potential problems:
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Heart attack and stroke
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Injury from falls, motor vehicle crashes, burns, etc.
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Adverse drug reactions
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Flu and pneumonia
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Fires and carbon monoxide poisoning
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Heat stroke and hypothermia
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Assaults, burglaries, and carjacking
Complete a home safety inspection to eliminate dangerous hazards and install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke and the importance of calling 911 (or other appropriate emergency number) quickly if they are present.
Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of adverse drug reaction and other medical emergencies.
Learn how to fully report your emergency when calling 911 (or other appropriate emergency number).
Learn about advance directives and end-of-life care options.
Prepare a current list of your medications, allergies, medical conditions, emergency contacts, physicians, and pharmacy. Keep it in an area easily accessible and recognizable to emergency responders, such as on, next to, or inside your refrigerator.
Prepare an advance directive according to your personal needs and wishes, in the event you are suddenly unable to make important medical decisions regarding your own health and well-being.
Keep the items above in an EMSMedFile on your refrigerator, where first responders and paramedics will look in an emergency.
POEMSS can provide resources to help you with each of the topics and activities listed above. Contact us for more information.
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