HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - September 15, 1982 (28)COWUNiCATIONS
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 1982
City Clerk Reimche presented a letter which had been received
from Delores Dickey, Lifeline program coordinator, Lodi Memorial
Hospital, scheduling September 9 10 as the installation dates
for Lifeline, a personal emergency "esponse program.
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August 31, 1982
Mayor Fred Reed
City of Lodi
210 W. Elm Street
Lodi, CA 95240
Dear Mayor Reed:
RECEIVED
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GE H. REIFICHE
xial CITY CLERK
tal MY OF LOCI
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We are pleased to inform you that Lodi Memorial Hospital has scheduled
September 9-10, 1982 as the installation dates for Lifeline.
Basic Facts About Lifeline:
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— Lifeline is a personal emergency response program, provided as a community
service by Lodi Memorial Hospital that helps elderly or disabled persons
maintain their independence by remaining in their own homes.
-- 1t consists of three elements:
e an electronic unit attached to the home telephone and a portable
help button worn by the subscriber
o an emergency response center in the Emergency Room
Y responders selected by the subscriber
— Subscriber criteria:
e must have three responders
• must have a physician on the Lodi Memorial Hospital Staff
a rust live oithin the Hospital's service area
The system does not provide medical management or diagnosis. The equipment
simply relays a message for help to the Response Center and the personnel
then call the designated responders. In some situations, because of the
subscriber's medical condition, emergency medical aid is summoned immediately.
We have enclosed some information which explains the program. If you have any
questions or would like further information about our Lifeline Program, please -
call me.
Sincerely,
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DELORES DICKEY
LIFELINE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
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975 South Fairmont Avenue / Post Ottbce Box 110 / Lodi. Coiitornio 95241 / (209) 334-3411
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You're Never Alone With
LIFELINE"
A Perianal EtnergencV Response System
Sponsored By
Lodi IMctnorial
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A Perianal EtnergencV Response System
Sponsored By
Lodi IMctnorial
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HERTYS HOW LIFE -LINE WORKS
In a three-year study funded by the U.S.
Depattment of Health and Human Services,
Lifeline was proven to be an effective response
program for both medical and environmental
emergencies. The study shnwed t.iat it was
particularly upeful to elderly and hanuicapped
people who live alone. Lifeline helps users remain
Independent and in their own homes while
decreasing the cost of long-term medical care.
U.FELJNE
conMets of fluve parts:
Electronic equipment
located in ,our home. A
portable help button and
home unit linked to you.
telephone r. -e used to
summon emergency
assistance.
An emergency response
center, located at the
hospital where trained
personnel provide 24
hour/ day coverage.
People who have agreed to
respond to your call for
help. They'rs sent
Immediately In the event of
any emergency.
1 You carry the small wireless help button In
your pocket or clipped to your belt or clothing.
Whenever you need help, any time of day or n+ght.
you just push the button to contact the hospital's
emergency response center.
Z Your call for help activates your home unit —
attached to your teiephone — which automatically
dials the hospital. This el
Lifeline home care unit
can work even if your
phone is off the hook and
during a power failure. 10 ftb�
The unit can be pro-
grammed to auto-
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mahcally dial "one"
and/or an area code.
3 At the hospital emergency response center,
trained personnel are on duty day and night.
When they receive your signal for help, they will:
4 Immediately try to reach you by telephone to
see what help you need.
5 Send a "Responder" to your home d they
are unable to contact you by telephone.
"Responders " are people that you seled in advance
— a friend. neighbor. relative. or anyone elm you
choose to be called in the event of an emergency.
6 Upon arriving at your home. the respond r
signals the hospital by resetting the Lifeline unit. if
you need medical help. the responder can either
take you to the hospital or have an ambulance sent
to your home.
7 The home unit includes a timer. You reset the
timer automatically every time you use your
telephone. if you become unconscious, or are
otherwise unable to reset the timer. Lifeline
automatically calls the hospital and starts the
emergency response procedure for you.
Lodi Memorial Hospital's l-ifeltne srvice is the first
system serving the residents of San Joaquin
County.
TO SUBSCRIBE TO LIFELINE YOU MUST:
• Have three responders
• Have a ph,sidan on the Lodi Memorial
Hospital Medical Staff
• Live within the hospital's service area
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LIFELINE'
Means:
• Emergency help at the
push of a button
• Independent lifestyle
for you
• Reassurance for family
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& friends
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You can subscribe to Lifeline
for a small monthly fee.
For further information
contact:
Lodi Memorial Hospital
(209) 334•x+111
We sincerely thank the Lodi Memo•ial Hospital
Auxiliary for their generous contribution of the
Lifeline Base Station
Lodi Memorial
lHospital
075 South F per.X,nt Avenue / Post 011+ce Box 110
o(I CA Q5241