Create Calm for Chaotic Times: Quick View

A picture is worth 1,000 words....
Then why not use pictures to explain the patient's medical needs??
Useful for:       
  ER Visits
  New Doctors
  New Caregivers

It is Quick, Intuitive, Visual.

RED:  Critical info

YELLOW:  Medical background

GREEN:  Tips on Patient Interaction.
Includes Height/Weight, Surgery List and Contact information

This is the example that I use for Alexis.

Here is the link to download examples for you.  As I grow this website, I'll provide how-to documentation on how to fill it out. 

Try to start small and slow.  Pick up steam, confidence and CALM. 

For Babies and Toddlers:

Download the .pdf version of the file: http://bit.ly/eCiqxn

Download the .pptx version of the file: http://bit.ly/dX1VIG

For Child:

Download the .pdf version of the file: http://bit.ly/hwGFwW

Download the .pptx version of the file: http://bit.ly/hUATkO

For Adult Female:

Download the .pdf version of the file: http://bit.ly/etIsaJ

Download the .pptx version of the file: http://bit.ly/gBwtJf 

For Adult Male:

Download the .pdf version of the file: http://bit.ly/ghAGGX

Download the .pptx version of the file: http://bit.ly/e73cBG

Create Calm from Medical History and Appointments: Patient Summary

·        Create your own document to keep in 1 place

·        Keep it in your language, your understanding

·        Include: Doctor, Phone number, email

·        Past and Future appointments

·        Summary of last appointment (approximately 1 paragraph)

This is the example that I use for Alexis.

Here is the link to download examples for you.  As I grow this website, I'll provide how-to documentation on how to fill it out.  Try to start small and slow.  Pick up steam, confidence and CALM. 

Download the .pdf version of the file: http://bit.ly/ggtrfj

Download the .doc version of the file:  http://bit.ly/hBEXXm 

Creating Calm - What works for me!

Create Calm for yourself

·         Our journey is long.

·         Know who you are.

·         Be at peace with your best.

·         Know that we all struggle, in different ways. 

·         Reflect, take time and love yourself and your family.

Create an Outstanding Team of Service Providers / Doctors

·         You are the manager / leader.

·         Define the common purpose for a team.

Examples:  Keep your child alive.  Avoid certain treatment.  Achieve certain treatment.

·         Define performance goals.

Examples: No hospitalization rule.  Quality of life.  Growing and meeting expectations.

Create Calm from Papers

·         Power of One

·         Keep them in 1 place (bin, room, file cabinet)

·         Review, Purge if possible 1 per year

·         Try to keep it contained in 1 place 

·         Get them from the hospital (be diligent about requesting speedier service)

·         Scan them! Create pdf files

·         Keep on your computer or external drive.

·         Email to doctors, therapists, teachers!