Below is a list of resources that you may find helpful. Please continue to check back as we are always adding to the list as we find new resources that we trust.
Emergency Medical Information Form
Downloadable, fillable and printable form for your up-to-date key medical information that can be life saving information needed by emergency personnel.
In order to ensure you can electronically complete this form, download it to your computer then open it in Adobe Reader (version 9 or higher - free to download from the internet).
Click the icon to open the form and then download to your computer:
Hospitals, Skilled Nursing/Rehab, Nursing Homes, Long Term Care
Hospital Compare: Hospital Compare is a tool on the official U.S. government site for Medicare. It has information about the quality of care at over 4,000 Medicare-certified hospitals, including over 130 Veterans Administration (VA) medical centers, across the country. You can use Hospital Compare to find hospitals and compare the quality of their care. https://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/search.html
Nursing Home Compare: Nursing Home Compare has detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in the country. A nursing home is a place for people who can’t be cared for at home and need 24-hour nursing care. https://www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/search.html?
The National Consumer Voice for Long-Term Care: The Consumer Voice is the leading national voice representing consumers in issues related to long-term care, helping to ensure that consumers are empowered to advocate for themselves. We are a primary source of information and tools for consumers, families, caregivers, advocates and ombudsmen to help ensure quality care for the individual. https://theconsumervoice.org
Advance Directives and Advance Care Planning
Honoring Choices Virginia: Advance Care Planning Guide. https://honoringchoices-va.org/
Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association: Section that explains Your Right to Decide in an easy to understand, downloadable brochure. https://www.vhha.com/resources/your-right-to-decide/
