Dear Neighbor,
Welcome to the Vial of Life program. The Vial of Life provides a simple, easy, and effective method of communicating with Emergency Medical
Services personnel during an emergency. This life saving program conveys vital
information about allergies, medications, and medical conditions. The Vial
of Life is easy to use and provides an added layer of protection for you
and your family in the event of a medical emergency.
The vial is a small plastic container that holds a sheet with easy to read medical information, such as a your name, medical history, any known allergies, present medications, blood type, and an emergency contact person. In addition, the form has a place for alerting medical personnel about DNR orders or living wills and where those documents are located. The kit includes a magnet to be placed on
the refrigerator where the vial is kept. When emergency responders see the magnet, they will know where to find your life-saving medical information.
The Vial of Life is simple to use:
- Complete a Vial of Life
form for each member of your household. Fill the form out as completely as
possible. Once you have completed all the forms, carefully fold them up
and place them in the vial.
- Place the Vial of Life
inside your refrigerator, on the door.
- Put the Vial of Life
magnet on the outside of your refrigerator in a conspicuous place.
If your
medical condition changes, it is vital that you update the form. Additional
forms and supplies are available from the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad. Just
call or stop by—we always enjoy a visit from our neighbors. New forms can also be down loaded here.
We hope that you’ll never need to put the Vial of Life to use. But, you, your family and our members will certainly be glad to have it in the event of an emergency in your home.
Sincerely,
John Staunton
President
This project to deliver a Vial of Life kit to every home is Summit has been
undertaken in memory of Ian Thompson, a member of the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad who was lost in the
World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
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