File of Life
The File of Life Program is designed to assist Mount Laurel Residents and our local emergency first responders in the event of a medical emergency at the participant’s home. The File of Life is a mini medical history posted on the outside of one’s refrigerator. The File of Life card enables first responders to obtain quick medical history when a patient is unable to offer one and helps to eliminate the risk of a patient in a frightened state, forgetting to mention something important.
The entire packet is held with a magnet to the outside of the refrigerator. The card, which is kept in a red plastic pocket labeled File of Life lists the following information:
FILE OF LIFE & YELLOW DOT ARE
FREE
PROGRAMS
The Yellow Dot and File of Life Programs are a free service provided to Mount Laurel Residents of all ages, with an emphasis on our senior citizens. The Program is being funded by Mount Laurel Emergency Medical Services, Inc. a 501 (c) (3) volunteer organization.
You can request these materials by calling 856-778-1274 or stopping by EMS Station 369, located at 201 Masonville Road, Monday thru Friday 8am to 4pm and asking to speak to the EMS Clerk in the Administrative Office.
Yellow Dot
The Yellow Dot Program is designed to assist Mount Laurel Residents and our local emergency first responders in the event of an automobile accident or other medical emergency involving the participant’s vehicle. The program can help save lives during an emergency by reducing the time it takes to gather important information at a time when accident victims may be unable to communicate for themselves.
Participants of the program will receive a Yellow Dot decal, a Yellow Dot Folder and an information form. Participants record vital information on the form, including: