CHHA Manitoba Chapter has recently been advised that we have been successful in obtaining grant monies from The Winnipeg Foundation to support our Hard of Hearing Hospital Kits pilot-project. We look forward to working with representatives at Health Science Centre to collaborate on our joint venture to have hard of hearing hospital kits available to self-identified hard of hearing patients on various pre-selected units. We are optimistic that the kits will ensure that health care workers are better able to recognize and respond to the communication needs of the hard of hearing patient population.
A big thank you is extended to everyone involved in developing the grant proposal to make this project a reality. Additional information will be published under the Access tab once the project has been fully implemented.
Please click on the link below to see the ERIK, Emergency Response Information Kit, from information in emergency situations. This kit is more inclusive than the former Hospital Kit discussed above.
Emergency Response Information Kit by South Winnipeg Seniors Resource Council
The Emergency Response Information Kit ( E.R.I.K.®) is an important tool to support individuals during a medical emergency. This kit is ideal for seniors, those living alone, and those with communication barriers.
Once completed, the kit is placed on the fridge and the E.R.I.K.® sticker on the front door.
This kit provides the necessary information for emergency personnel to respond quickly to the situation when the individuals are unable to communicate for themselves.
E.R.I.K.® is a registered trademark developed by the former Boni-Vital Council for Seniors in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in response to community concerns regarding the availability of adequate information in emergency situations.
The kit contains:
- An E.R.I.K.® information sheet
- A Health and Medication form
- A Manitoba Health Care Directive form
- A Sign up for Life Organ Donation Registration card
- A red E.R.I.K.® sticker to be placed on the front door
- Business card for the local Seniors Resource Coordinator
- Optional French and Hard of Hearing stickers upon request
Contact your local Seniors Resource Coordinator for more information, to book a presentation or access kits.
Call 211 or www.wrha.mb.ca/support-services-to-seniors/seniors-resources-finders