Parish Nurse

Greetings from your Parish Nurse! 

This article is dedicated to a topic I am finding not only very important, but also much needed here at Desert Palms. The topic is assuring each Desert Palms congregant has a copy of current emergency information, medications, allergies, immunizations and surgeries on your person at all times. Having a copy of this form, written in pencil (for revision/update purposes) has proven to be essential in rapid emergency care, from health team professionals. In order for health team professionals to tend to us expeditiously, and correctly, they need to know what medications, dosages, allergies, etc., that we have, before they can treat us effectively.

Therefore, to help you towards this endeavor, enclosed in this edition of The Palms, you will find a blank two sided copy of “MY MED FORM” (salmon in color) for your information and use. May I suggest you complete the form for each person in your household, and place a copy in your purse or wallet to refer to when needed. Additionally, it would be beneficial if husband and wife would carry a copy of each other’s form for any emergency need that may arise. This form also comes in handy as a reference when going to new doctors, dentists, clinics, etc.

In the event you would like more copies of the form, or have any questions on how to complete the form, please contact me, either by phone, or stop by Room B of the Fellowship Hall every 2^nd & 3^rd Sunday of each month, when I conduct Blood Pressure Screenings, with Q & A sessions.

Until next article, I pray that God will keep you healthy and wise (see Proverbs 9:9).

Your Parish Nurse

Lorraine Benjamin RN