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Read Original Version (CLB5+) You are reading the Simple Version (CLB3-4) Heart attacks, seizures and other medical emergencies can happen anytime. Do you have a plan for health emergencies? One good tool that should be a part of this plan is an E.R.I.K. E.R.I.K. means Emergency Response Information Kit. It provides important health information. Emergency personnel can look for it in an emergency. The information will help them correctly and quickly respond to the medical situation. It contains: You can update the information on your kit as your medical needs change. For example, your doctor can change your medication or you can have new allergies. If you have the kit and need to update information, you can download a blank form from: ERIK Health Information Form. You can also go to this page on the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service site. The kit is ideal for: It can help everyone, especially those with medical conditions. However, it is ideal for newcomers who can’t speak in English or French. They can ask their family doctor for help in filling out their E.R.I.K form. All they need to do in an emergency is to hand the E.R.I.K. to emergency responders. This means less stress and worry. A Winnipeg paramedic, Janice Johnson created E.R.I.K. in 2002. She drafted it together with the Boni-Vital Council for Seniors, community agencies, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services, and the Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association. Emergency responders, fire fighters, police, those working with seniors and health care professionals know about the E.R.I.K. Area emergency groups recommend it. In fact, the E.R.I.K. has saved many lives in the province. It is for free and you can get it from: Learn more about preparing for and dealing with health emergencies, read What to do in a health emergency. Please login to tell us what you think.Skip to:
What is an E.R.I.K.?
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Who should have E.R.I.K.?
How do newcomers benefit from it?
Who made the E.R.I.K.
Where do I get it? Is it for free?
Article updated April 15, 2020.
Sources: Seniors Resource Network, WRHA, and the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service.Community Resources
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