EMS Errors Cost Employers $$$

It is estimated that as many as 33% of those who are hospitalized may experience harm or an adverse event, often from preventable errors. In a previous study conducted by the Federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, people who experienced an adverse event had extended stays at the hospital which averaged 8 to 12 days longer than those who did not experience an adverse event.

The study indicated many of these adverse events are simply due to a lack of information regarding the person’s allergies, medications or pre-existing conditions. The result of not having this information readily available may lead to delayed diagnosis, improper treatment and adverse drug reactions, which increases costs and have negative effect on employee health. The study concluded that extended hospital stays increased the average cost by $16,000 to $24,000 to the employer, not including costs to employees, such as lost days of work or the impact on their families. The Medical Data Carrier is designed to make sure this information is available immediately. One adverse incident avoided pays for the cost of equipping 2, 671 employees with a Medical Data Carrier.

Kelly Nash, Executive Director of The Paramedic Chiefs of Canada says “THE MEDICAL DATA CARRIER PRODUCTS ARE A SIMPLE AND VERY EFFECTIVE MEANS FOR ANYONE TO PROVIDE 911 AND EMS WITH THIS VERY CRUCIAL INFORMATION. IN ADDITION TO THE MEDICAL INFORMATION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT AND MEDICAL PLAN INFORMATION ON THE MDC ENABLES FIRST RESPONDERS TO NOTIFY AND PROVIDE MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (HOSPITAL) WITH RELEVANT INFORMATION AT THE MOST CRUCIAL TIME”

Northview REIT of Calgary, Canada understands the safety and emergency preparedness benefit of an MDC. All employees will be wearing a custom version on their hardhat or ID. 

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