HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRES 2 FILE OF LIFE 07-16-01AGENDA REPORT
PRESENTATION NO. 2
07"~ 6-01
MEETING DATE:
TO'
J U LY 16, 2001
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
1030-20
FROM'
PATRICK SANCHEZ, DIRECTOR, PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES
SUBJECT'
PRESENTATION- FILE OF LIFE PROGRAM
SUMMARY:
The implementation of a new Senior Outreach Program called the "File of Life" will
begin August 6, 2001, at the Tustin Area Senior Center.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Shared fiscal responsibility from the City of Tustin budget of $2,600, and $2,600 from
the Tustin Area Senior Center Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council at their May 7 meeting, under the suggestion of Councilmember Tony
Kawashima, recommended the "File of Life" program be developed and offered for
senior adults in the Tustin Community. The "File of Life" program is a free medical and
safety program for senior adults to assist emergency response teams in various crisis
situations.
The program components include an appliance magnet and wallet holder containing
medical history and insurance information. The program is a collaborative effort among
the Senior Center Fund, the City of Tustin Parks and Recreation Services Department
and the Orange County Fire Authority. All Fire Authority personnel for the Tustin Area
have been instructed to look on the refrigerator of a senior adult residence for the "File
of Life" information to aid in dealing with life-threatening situations.
This new program idea was brought to the City of Tustin through the efforts of
Councilmember Tony Kawashima and Margarete Thompson, Chair of the Senior
Advisory Board. The kick-off date of this new Senior Outreach Program is scheduled
for Monday, August 6, 2001, at the Tustin Area Senior Center. This event will include
the distribution of "Files of Life," with Fire and Paramedic personnel, Recreation
Services staff and County Health nurses on site to assist and answer any questions.
Public information for this new program includes articles in the Tustin Today (quarterly
recreation brochure), the Senior Center newsletter (the Compass), press releases for
the Tustin News and the Orange County Register, and fliers to be distributed throughout
the Tustin community through our existing community centers.
The "File of Life" program magnets and wallet holders will be available at all times at no
cost to any senior citizen at the Tustin Area Senior Center. This program will also be
highlighted and made available throughout the year at various health and wellness
workshops, at the annual Health Fair, Fitness Awareness Week, and at all Tustin Area
Fire and Paramedic vehicles for distribution.
Respectfully Submitted,
Director, Parks and Recreation Services