| Recommendation: | I would like for the Town Council and the Town Committees to support "R.A.M.P it Up" Miami Lakes as a town-wide initiative. This initiative was created by town resident Abel Fernandez, Chief of Battalion 14 at Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Station 64.R.A.M.P stands for "rescue-allergies, medications, past medical history."
For years, fire rescue personnel have encouraged patients--specifically senior citizens and their families, to have vital medical information written down in anticipation of an emergency. R.A.M.P. is a great way to transfer information to First Responders. With today's digital capabilities, families are able to update the form as needed and have a printed copy ready for EMS.
It is recommended that the form be placed by the front door or on the refrigerator. The patients' vital medical information placed on this form will save precious time while Fire-Rescue treats the patient. We can educate those that are more digitally savvy on how to use the emergency option on their smartphones.
Fiscal Impact: Low |
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