ChamberWest member Gold Cross Ambulance has introduced a virtual medical identification card that allows individuals to share limited access to their vital health information in the event of an emergency.
The Invisible Bracelet (iB) is a wallet card, key fob or ID sticker linked to a secure online web service, where members can register their vital health information. The bracelet allows Gold Cross personnel quick access to a patient's health information, through PIN-enabled online access, saving critical time in getting the patient treated. If medical transport is necessary, medics can notify up to 10 patient contacts immediately via SMS text message or email.
iB is a voluntary service that puts the patient in control of the information medics can access and is as secure as online banking. This HIPAA-compliant web service exceeds federal and state patient privacy and security laws and creates an audit log every time patient data is accessed. The card will help Gold Cross medics perform their job more efficiently by reducing patient harm and unnecessary expenses that results from having incomplete or inaccurate vital emergency health information.
“Having access to a patient’s health information at the scene saves valuable time in assessing the situation," said Brooke Macias, Gold Cross Ambulance Community Relations. "This gives our medics an advantage in a crisis and we expect the Invisible Bracelet will help us save more lives.”
As a key player in creating the iB Medic Network, Gold Cross is offering the iB membership for an annual fee of $5.00 through Dec 31, 2010. Applicants must be 18 years old or be registered by a legal guardian. To create an account, log onto: http://www.invisiblebracelet.org/ems/gold-cross-services
The Invisible Bracelet (iB) is a wallet card, key fob or ID sticker linked to a secure online web service, where members can register their vital health information. The bracelet allows Gold Cross personnel quick access to a patient's health information, through PIN-enabled online access, saving critical time in getting the patient treated. If medical transport is necessary, medics can notify up to 10 patient contacts immediately via SMS text message or email.
iB is a voluntary service that puts the patient in control of the information medics can access and is as secure as online banking. This HIPAA-compliant web service exceeds federal and state patient privacy and security laws and creates an audit log every time patient data is accessed. The card will help Gold Cross medics perform their job more efficiently by reducing patient harm and unnecessary expenses that results from having incomplete or inaccurate vital emergency health information.
“Having access to a patient’s health information at the scene saves valuable time in assessing the situation," said Brooke Macias, Gold Cross Ambulance Community Relations. "This gives our medics an advantage in a crisis and we expect the Invisible Bracelet will help us save more lives.”
As a key player in creating the iB Medic Network, Gold Cross is offering the iB membership for an annual fee of $5.00 through Dec 31, 2010. Applicants must be 18 years old or be registered by a legal guardian. To create an account, log onto: http://www.invisiblebracelet.org/ems/gold-cross-services
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