Nurse Response Shares Holiday Health Travel Checklist to Reduce Stress

ST. LOUIS - Nov. 19, 2013 - PRLog -- The winter holiday season is one of the most treasured and nostalgic times of the year, but it can also be quite hectic. Nurse Response, a national provider of multilingual telehealth services, has put together a handy holiday travel checklist to help families make meaningful health preparations for this joyous and hopefully stress-free season.

As you complete each item on the checklist, simply check the box next to the item and relax knowing you are one step closer to celebrating the season!

Nurse Response Holiday Health Travel Checklist

Order prescription(s) –Have all of your prescriptions filled 7-10 days prior to your trip to avoid pharmacy and packing snafus. Use the following list to account for each of the medications you will need on your trip. Be certain to order and pack enough medication to make it through your trip safely.

Fill or refill all prescriptions needed for my trip to__________ on __ __/__ __ through __ __/__ __.

□ Medication 1: Name          Pharmacy:

□ Medication 2: Name          Pharmacy:

□ Medication 3: Name          Pharmacy:

Plan for medical emergencies on the go – Prior to your trip, call your medical provider or health plan and ask if they provide a 24/7 toll-free nurse advice line to call with health issues or concerns. When you are outside of your insurance network or can’t get to your doctor, nurse advice lines are only a phone call away. Their experienced health care professionals can provide health care support no matter where you are, even unfamiliar territories.

My nurse advice provider is: _________________________

My nurse advice phone number is:  _ _ _-_ _ _- _ _ _ _

My doctor’s phone number is: _ _ _-_ _ _-_ _ _ _

Create a medical kit – Conduct a fun and helpful family activity by having each member of your family fill a sandwich bag or a small plastic container with their very own customized emergency health items.

For general health needs, pack the following items:

□   Adhesive bandages

□   Gauze bandages

□   Alcohol wipes

□   Pain reliever

□   Anti-itch cream

For people who suffer from severe seasonal allergies, food allergies, asthma or diabetes, pack the following items:

□   Auto-injector pens containing a dose of epinephrine

□   Asthma inhalers

□   Equipment for breathing treatments

□   Antihistamine medication

□   Insulin and diabetes testing equipment

In Case of Emergency (ICE) – Keep this checklist in your car or nearby if you are traveling by plane or rail, along with your “ICE” contact’s name and telephone number. You can also put “ICE” in your mobile phone directory as another way to have your contact’s information readily available.

Reduce stress –Stress can have devastating effects on your body and increase the likelihood of accidents. By planning for your day-to-day medical needs and for the possibility of emergency situations, you can relax knowing that even if an emergency occurs, you have a sound plan in place.

About Nurse Response

Nurse Response is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation that is in the business of providing multilingual telehealth services. We partner with health plans, hospitals, providers, colleges and universities, and other specialty organizations to ensure all callers have access to high quality, appropriate care. Our services are designed to encourage callers to become active participants in their healthcare, engaging in activities that promote appropriate utilization of care resources as well as better health outcomes for individuals and their families. We have provided uninterrupted service every day since 1995. Nurse Response experienced Customer Care Professionals and Registered Nurses at our call centers across the country provide Care.Right.Now. through delivery of health information, education, and advice in a culturally and linguistically sensitive manner. For more information, please visit our website www.nurseresponse.com or contact us today at info@nurseresponse.com.