Though the idea of a health emergency means that an issue is coming up urgently out of the blue, that doesn’t mean you have to be entirely unprepared for when they do happen. Running through scenarios in your mind or with your family can definitely help. Also, having additional information about emergency options can make a big difference in the ultimate consequences of the situation.
So you need to know how to answer a few questions. Where’s the nearest urgent care place? Do you understand your insurance plan? Do you know basic first aid? And you know where your first-aid kits are at any given point?
Where Is the Nearest Urgent Care Place?
In true health or medical emergencies, you need to get to a hospital or an urgent care facility quickly. You don’t want to scramble for this information when the time is ticking away. So no matter where you are, you need to either know where the nearest urgent care facility is or know how to look up that information quickly, on your cell phone as an example. There will be enough confusion if there is an injury in progress, you don’t need to add lack of information about location to the mix.
Do You Understand Your Insurance Plan?
With all of the changes to insurance plans lately, it may be difficult for you to navigate your comprehension of the finances surrounding a health emergency. Different decisions about where to go to immediately after an accident can make a big difference in your pocketbook. Knowing this, learn the basics of your insurance plan today, rather than putting it off. Make sure you read the fine print and make sure you understand things like premiums and deductibles.
Do You Know Basic First Aid?
Also, you and your family should all learn basic first aid. In the case of an emergency, even the most fundamental knowledge about how to stop bleeding and prevent infection can be the difference between life and death in some instances. First-aid knowledge is continually evolving as well, so be sure to regularly update what you know about health crises and how to handle them quickly and effectively.
Where Are Your First Aid Kits?
Wherever you are, you should be within reach of a first-aid kit. You should have one in your home. You should know where they are around your workplace. And you should always have a kit in your car. You never know when one of these is going to come in handy, and again, it can be the difference between a significant consequence of an accident or injury and a small one that is quickly contained.
Originally posted on October 2, 2018 @ 5:52 pm