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ICE Alert – System training manual
Phase 2 – (2013 onwards)
Phase 2 sponsors - Rotary clubs in the Plymouth area
Drake, Ivybridge, Mayflower, Plymouth and Tavistock
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Purpose of ICE Alert
Provide – An Information retrieval system for medical
first responders to help protect lives ANYWHERE
(at home, in public, overseas) and to facilitate greater
patient mobility and peace of mind for carers
Long range plan - Mission statement
1) Fulfil an urgent need – to provide a universal patient information
retrieval system for use by vulnerable adults ANYWHERE, that no
other service club or commercial organisation has fulfilled in a
single unified system ICE Pack;
2) Target future developments (Phase 3) towards all vulnerable
patient groups – including the hard to reach groups;
3) Bring together all Stakeholders and UK service clubs to explore
together future improvements, in a shared Phase 3 project for
targeting a re-launch in 2015-16
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Target - Phase 2 Vulnerable Patient groups
Help vulnerable adults who are frail or with prediagnosed medical conditions ANYWHERE at home,
in public or abroad on vacation
Typical suffers of debilitating medical conditions
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Diabetes
Heart & circulation
Asthma
Epilepsy
Kidney Failure
Anaphylaxis reactions
Alzheimer’s
• Stoke
• Organ transplant or with
implants
• Anti-coagulants
• Taking strong medication
• Other relevant emergency
conditions.........
(if in doubt consult your GP or Pharmacist)
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Firstly, read this Instruction leaflet
carefully before starting to use
the ICE Pack.
I x ICE User instruction leaflet (A6)
2 x ICE Sheets (A6)
1 x ICE band (adult wrist band)
3 x ICE Surface wallets (A7 - S/Adhesive back)
1 x ICE Pocket wallet (A7 - clear re-sealable)
2 x ICE Warning labels (50x75mm)
1 x ICE Warning label -Look in (50x75mm)
Check ICE Pack
contents and any sign
of damage. Replace if
needed.
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Sources of
information are
likely to be in your
home, filed away.
Good advice for
filling out your ICE
Sheet is below.
If you do not have all the information contact your GP or Pharmacist. 7
NEED HELP Contact a FAMILY member, a FRIENDS, a NEIGHBOUR or CARER
or typically one of the following organisations
IMPORTANT Protect yourself and
your information at all times by;
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Complete every section relevant ONLY to you, use a separate sheet/wallet
for anyone else accompanying you or in your place of residence.
IMPORTANT to update
with changes
immediately
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UPDATE - immediately if your information changes particularly MEDICATION
COMPLETE BOTH sections fully on this page – Authorisation and Identification,
without this first responders could not confirm the sheet belongs to you.
IMPORTANT to
sign for
authorisation
IMPORTANT
to attach a
photograph
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Fold the finished A6 ICE sheet
in half, along the red dotted
line to A7 size, ensuring to
make the fold flat by using a
blunt tool (i.e. the back of a
spoon).
OR
A7 Wallet
(74x105 mm)
Place the ICE Sheet into the open end of
the ICE Surface Wallet and slide it inside,
with either of the two faces (depending on
usage) upwards through the clear plastic
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Sealing the ICE Sheet into the Surface Wallet (with a self adhesive backing)
Remove the smallest strip of self
adhesive backing paper attached to
the opening flap.
Fold over the sticky flap until it
seals on the wallet (free of release
paper).
Peel the whole of the backing
paper off, being careful not to
accidently stick it to anything –
particularly your fingers or
clothing.
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Guidance on applications for Surface mounted Wallets
OPTION A – Entrance door
Carefully position and attach the sticky
side to the inside entrance door on the
vertical frame at eye level in clear view.
NO OTHER labelling required as the
Medical first responder will see it and rip
it off on his way into the property, to gain
access to the ICE Sheet information.
Property entrance door 13
Guidance on applications for Surface mounted Wallets
OPTION B
Refrigerator
Place the vertical structure Wallet at the back of the
refrigerator door above the bottles of milk, in full view
to recover by ripping it off.
Secondary Signpost
In the Kitchen to
show which door the
refrigerator is behind
Primary Signpost
Place a warning label on the inside of the property
entrance door and if necessary on a second
entrance at the rear if widely used
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Guidance on applications for self adhesive backed Surface mounted Wallets
OPTION C - Kitchen units
OPTION C
Surface Wallets
attached to the
inside or the
Wall unit door
Secondary
Signpost
ICE Warning
Label
(on Wall unit
outside door)
Primary Signpost
ICE Warning Label (Look in) inside entrance
door with a yellow strip to write on the ICE
Sheet location (use permanent pen
First responder can rip off
Wallet to access ICE Sheet
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Guidance on applications for self adhesive backed Surface mounted Wallets
OPTION D – Outside of the HOME (e.g. Vehicle storage and Travel Case)
NO OTHER labelling
required as the Medical
first responder will see it
and rip it off.
Primary Signpost
Position and attach the
ICE Warning Label
attached to the outside of sticky side to the inside
of the Suit case cover
the suitcase or label tag
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ICE Pack SIGNPOSTS
ICE Alert logo
Phases 1 and 3
Printed
ICE Band
ICE Alert logo
Phase 2 (only)
Moulded & embossed
ICE Band
ICE Warning label ICE Warning label
(look in)
ICE Sheet integral labels
(All labels have a fold and crack backing to remove)
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Other SIGNPOSTS open to users that will ALERT first responders
when in the public domain in addition to the ICE Band
Mobile phone
Screen savers
Uniform
Sleeve
badges
Name
badges
Clothing printing
Key fob badges
Vehicle Tax & disability
disc holders
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ICE Alert use in Public – SIGNPOSTING can be innovative
(must be in clear view for first responders)
ICE Bands can also be attached to other equipment used by service users
ICE Warning labels attached to mobility aids
Walking sticks
Walking frames
(Rolators)
Mobility scooters 19
Guidance on storage and use of ICE Sheets in grip sealed Pocket wallets
Wear the ICE Band on the wrist at all times in public.
It can be worn at home as well, some service users
leave it on even whilst sleeping, showering and
bathing. If any swelling or irritation persists seek
medical help.
Carry an ICE Sheet at all times in public. Place the
ICE sheet folded in half from A6 to A7, into the ICE
Pocket wallet and seal it. It is optional to write
your name on the wallet, particularly if a partner is
travelling with you and also has an ICE Sheet.
The Pocket wallets can be stored in many places
typically a coat hand bag, a glove compartment of
a vehicle, or suitcase
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Guidance on use of ICE Alert in conjunction with other ICE products
Service users already using another ICE product e.g. Lions message MiaB can
still use elements of the ICE Alert Packs, for use in public (see the example a
secure sheltered independent living residence below)
Separate apartments on entering the secure building
Attach the ICE Alert or MiaB
Warning label to the entrance door
Options –
Fridge or
Wall Unit
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When travelling outside the UK on
holiday or on business please
remember this telephone number ; it
could save some ones life including
yours , a family member, or a friend
The Emergency Services can be called from
any land line or mobile phone in any
country in Europe on 112 including the UK
(also used in many countries outside the EU)
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