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In regards to pulic health, this policy provides equality in emergency/ life saving procedures despite economic barriers the patient may face.
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The Red Cross was started during the Civil War to provide care to wounded soldiers.
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Volunteers for the Red Cross can be certified in CPR, AED, CNA, First Aide, EMT, or life guarding.
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This policy was part of the Consolitated Omnibus Reconciliation Act. Prior to this legislation, specifically Medicare and uninsured patients were being refused lifesaving procedures because of their inabiliy to pay for the services. Patient dumpin became an issue, in which a patient is transferred from a private to a public hospital, and essentially over working public hospitals for minimum wages.
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The Red Cross strives to help those in need in a time of a disaster, whether it be blood drives, supply, drives or personell.
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The Red Cross targets people to help who are suffering from a disaster.
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This policy applies to anyone residing in the United States who require medical screening examinations as outlined in the act or treatment for an emergency medical condition.
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The American Red Cross has about 900 branches, and each club has duly authorized by national council. The chairman of the clubs have authority of deciding the most important programs and services.
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This policy was drafted by Congress as part of the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act and passed in 1986 to address Medicare related issues.
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For first responders and technical professionals, this policy requires them to provide the emergency care needed to the patient despite the patients ability to pay. This policy puts to the value of someone's life higher than someone's economic status.